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There’s a multitude of compelling reasons
to consider moving your business operation
to this economic powerhouse region.

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Growing awareness
within the community

Advancing an attitude of pride
throughout Hawke’s Bay.

Community Engagement
Why the chicken
crossed the road.

In 2014 Ben Bostock saw an opportunity to create
a product where he controlled the whole process
from pasture to plate

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So who's the
clever clogs?

From excellent pre-school, primary and
intermediate, all the way through to tertiary
education and Masters' degree level, Hawke's Bay
continually grows a whole host of clever clogs.

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What do
kids know?

In 2003 with an endless curiosity about the
world of learning, Hamish Whyte and his team
at Furnware set out to change the way we think
about learning spaces.

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Think
Small.

When Phil Alison started thinking about a
big idea, he realised that size didn’t matter.
In fact, the big idea was based on something
quite the opposite.

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Who killed
Jack Frost?

When Steve Haslett took over the
New Zealand Frost Fans company he
knew there was a lot at stake - frosts
and cold damage eating away at grower’s
margins that impact future earnings.

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Great things grow here.
For your business.

If you’re wanting to invest, start, buy or re-locate a business to Hawke’s Bay, you’re in the right place. This vibrant, exciting region is where businesses thrive and grow.

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HB in a Box
Hawke's Bay in a Box supply fabulous gift boxes that capture the essence of Hawke's Bay and showcase the region's very best artisan food and wine....
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Community Engagement,
Bikes Restored To Former Glory
Hastings MenzShed has restored a multitude of broken down bikes, getting them back on the road rather than consigning them to the scrap heap....
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In Community Engagement

Bikes Restored To Former Glory

Hastings MenzShed has restored a multitude of broken down bikes, getting them back on the road rather than consigning them to the scrap heap....

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In Region

Hawke’s Bay Rower Makes World Championship Squad

Tom Mackintosh has been named in the New Zealand men's coxless four for next month's world championships in Plodiv, Bulgaria....

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In Community Engagement

Support For Mana In Mahi.

The scheme, Mana in Mahi or Strength in Work, is for 18 to 24-year-olds who have been on a benefit for six months or more....

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In Events

Hawke’s Bay Singer Produces Stunning New Video

18th August 2018

This stunning video by Motion Valley, features Oribe Maipi, in search of her truth and being drawn to what rejuvenates her and in the end what replenishes the land.

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In Region

i-SITE Helping Save Endangered Kiwi

Two Napier i-SITE Visitor Centre staff recently spent part of their weekend in the company of a very special bird. Jane Libby, i-SITE Visitor Centre Manager, and Marion Joe, Information......

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In Events

New Zealand International Film Festival

Thursday 30 August 2018 – Sunday 16 September 2018

The event is the cultural highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities around the country.

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In Food

Indigo Restaurant – Adding Spice To Business Success

Indigo is a restaurant that serves Indian food and spices it up with a large menu using fresh local ingredients....

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In Innovation

St Johns College Students Develop Rain & Flood Monitor

Similar devices only monitor either rainfall or floodwaters, whereas the students device does both....

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In Tourism

Rich History Of Coastal Arts & Heritage Trail

The area between the Tukituki River mouth and Clifton has a rich history that’s set to come alive through the creation of the Te Matau a Maui Arts & Heritage Trail....

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Children Growing Awareness of Biodiversity: One Speech at a Time

Juniors Thursday 30 August, Intermediate Thursday 6 September

16 Hawke’s Bay schools will take part in the Hillmac Electrical Speech Contest, with contestants speaking on the topic ‘Biodiversity in your backyard’.

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In Tourism

Tourism Offering Impresses Visitors

Hundreds of the New Zealand tourism industry's main players have been left impressed with Hawke's Bay's "sophisticated" visitor attractions....

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In Study

Postgraduate Student Research In Hawke’s Bay

The University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarships give you a taste of what doing a research degree is really like....

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Providers of the highest quality RFID readers and ear tags for sheep on the market

A comprehensive, regionally focused, mobile news and information service. With real-time local news pushed to your mobile device everyday and access to information on hundreds of local restaurants, cafes, accommodation...

Esk Valley Meats has been manufacturing small goods for twenty seven years originating with venison products it has subsequently extended into a popular range of Traditional & Gourmet Sausages, Sausage...

3R Group imagines a world without waste. Our aim is to combine imagination and science to repurpose waste. We do this by designing great product stewardship programmes that accelerate the...

Music and Fireworks festival: Soundz Over the Lake at Backpaddock Lakes, Central Hawkes Bay, November 2018

Olsen Shipping Limited is a locally owned and operated, independent shipping agency located in the city of Napier, New Zealand. Based in Olsen House on the Marine Parade at Napier,...

Richard James Jewellers is a boutique and workshop based in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Richard Funnell, Jeweller and designer has been creating unique jewellery both for New Zealanders and abroad...

Project Management and Technical Services Management

Wattie’s is proud to be an icon in Hawkes Bay since being founded by Sir James Wattie in 1934. Together with its parent company, Kraft Heinz, Watties continues to create...

Norsewear is a New Zealand clothing company built on a close-knit community. We do everything we can to give back to our community and country. We started 50 years ago...