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fastest growing
business network.

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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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Agriculture, Featured,
Wagyu: The Best Grass-fed Beef In The World
The First Light Wagyu Producer Group is a band of pioneers who took Wagyu cattle out of their pens and raised them on grass....
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Region,
Holt Family Keeps Planting Trees
Philip Holt's parents Kipper and Esther Holt were well-known for their love of planting native trees in the 1950s when other farmers were clearing them....
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In Region

Holt Family Keeps Planting Trees

Philip Holt's parents Kipper and Esther Holt were well-known for their love of planting native trees in the 1950s when other farmers were clearing them....

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In Events

Recycle & Save Waste In Napier

Saturday 4 November 8.30am to 12.30pm

Keep Napier Beautiful Recycling Day 2017 is on Saturday 4 November where it is free to drop off unwanted items, and you may also buy any items which catch your eye.

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Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction

Saturday 11 November 2017 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Not only New Zealand's oldest wine auction, but the event is also lauded as New Zealand’s premium wine event.

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In Services

Hastings Retail Spending Remains High

Hastings recorded an increase of near nine per cent compared to the same three months last year....

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We Are All In This Together

Wednesday 25 October

EIT invites community groups and agencies to an update day.

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Westpac International Export Breakfast Series

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

Join Zeffer Cider's Josh Townsend to learn how he helped grow the now internationally sold cider company.

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In Community Engagement

Expanded Online Library Collection Launched

The expanded and enhanced online Napier Library collection includes Judge Fred McElrea’s pioneering restorative justice papers....

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F.A.W.C! Launch Party With Hawke’s Bay Wine Makers

Friday 3 November 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm

F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is the hottest festival on New Zealand’s culinary calendar with more than 75 delectable events over 10 glorious days,

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Hawke’s Bay Community Funding Information Evening

Wednesday 1 November 2017 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Funders from across Hawke's Bay will talk about the different types of funding available for a range of community groups in the region.

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In Infrastructure

Sections Coming On As Hastings Grows

More than 50 residential sections are in the process of being developed in small scale subdivisions across the district....

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In Study

Educators Cooperate To Benefit Hawke’s Bay

EIT and the University of Waikato are to work more collaboratively to provide Hawke’s Bay students with a seamless and collaborative tertiary network....

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Central Hawke’s Bay Fast’n’Furious Trolley Derby

Saturday 28 October 2017 9:00am – 6:00pm

The trolley races are run on Pukeora Hill, Waipukurau, with the twisting 1.3 km track providing challenges for the contestants and entertainment for the onlookers.

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THINK · PLAN · DO We are strategic marketing and sales consultants who help busy, capable SMEs like you create the building blocks for business success. We work alongside you...

Sales Impact NZ specialises in sales systems and process training for business owners and salespeople across the North Island. Our offices are located in Auckland, Hawkes Bay and the Bay...

Bookkeeping and business mentoring all in one place. Providing excellent service for business owners. Our passion is helping business owners to succeed by giving them the support to feel confident...

Kinetic Electrical is a nationwide franchise group started in Hawke’s Bay We currently have franchises in 16 locations and it is our intention to double this number in the near...

MTF has been a trusted source of finance nationwide since 1970, and the team at MTF Hastings has a wealth of experience financing personal and commercial assets. Whether you’re looking...

At Motus Hydraulics,we are obsessed with keeping our customers moving and helping them build their businesses,brands and reputation.We do this every day by designing, manufacturing and delivering the best rams...

For well-crafted, engaging, professional writing – I’m a skilled content marketer, real estate copywriter and media specialist. I create cool, SEO optimised messages, adverts and blogs to promote your brand and make you stand out from the crowd.

After 20 years in business, we are regarded as the most established specialists in the fields of vehicle trim, canvas and outdoor textile fabrication in the automotive, marine, industrial, commercial...

Founded in 1961 Hustler Equipment manufacture the World’s Most Productive Livestock Feeding Systems

We are a professional membership body comprised of diverse, talented and financially astute professionals who utilise their skills every day to make a difference for businesses the world over.