ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards 2024
The ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards, now in its milestone tenth year, is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of companies based within the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne/ Tairāwhiti region, in exporting goods and services to overseas markets. Export businesses are always busy, so this year we have made the process of applying […]
Golden Apple Dental Announces New Facility In Napier
Golden Apple Dental is delighted to announce the opening of its new clinic in Napier, further expanding its commitment to providing top-tier dental care. This new facility will complement the long-established Hastings dental clinic, offering a comprehensive range of dental services tailored to meet the needs of the local community. Located in the heart of […]
Three Hawke’s Bay councils win Taituarā Excellence Awards
Hastings District Council has won the Local Government Funding Agency Supreme Award at the Taituarā Excellence Awards for its work on water treatment facility Waiaroha. It also took out the GHD Award for Excellence in Environmental Leadership, highlighting projects with significant environmental benefits. Waiaroha – Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre – not only supplies clean and […]
Regional architecture award win for Toitoi Municipal Building
Toitoi Municipal Building was one of a number of Hastings district winners at this year’s Gisborne & Hawke’s Bay Architecture awards, held at the Assembly Room in Hastings on Friday night (June 14). Designed by Matthews & Matthews Architects, the Municipal Building won the heritage category of the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of […]
Winners revealed: Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards 2024
Nineteen projects were recognised in the 2024 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Awards on 14 June at the Heritage award-winning Toitoi Municipal Building, Hastings. A world-first building, eight beautiful new homes and two groundbreaking educational facilities were among the 2024 winners. The Education category included Heretaunga Intermediate School’s technology block, designed by DCA Architects of Transformation, and described by […]
Waiaroha wins supreme local government award
Hastings District Council’s primary drinking water treatment and storage facility, Waiaroha, received national recognition last night – winning the Taituarā Supreme Award, after winning the GHD Award for Environmental Leadership. The award recognised the well-beings for residents that come from a high-tech treatment facility which keeps drinking water safe, and the environmental education element enabled […]
Kitchen Distinction Award and Invitation to Judge
’70s kitchen replaced with winning design under $30k Formica benchtops and copper rangehoods were commonplace in the ‘70s. And you have to say they were durable – the kitchen in this Havelock North house had lasted for 50 years. But, not surprisingly, designer Trudi Rabbitte of Rabbitte Joinery says the original kitchen was tired, and […]
Awards 2024 Nominations Open: Celebrating Excellence in Hawke’s Bay
The prestigious Pan Pac Hawke’s Bay Business Awards are back, opening doors for businesses across the region to showcase their achievements, resilience, and commitment to excellence. Organised annually by the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce, these awards play a pivotal role in recognising and celebrating the outstanding contributions of businesses in driving economic growth and […]
Two new directors for Unison Networks Board
The Hawke’s Bay Power Consumers’ Trust has appointed two new directors to the Unison Networks Board. They are Wendie Harvey and Jon Nichols. “Following an extensive candidate search and interview process, Trustees are delighted to have two such experienced and capable directors join the Unison Networks Board,” said Trust Chair, Diana Kirton. “We are also […]
Sun shines on solar uptake for businesses and households
More households and businesses are capturing the rays from the sun as a way to reduce electricity costs and ensure continuity of power during a short or extended outage. Freeenergy Solar Solutions owner Aaron Duncan says todays customers are more educated on the benefits of solar than when he became one of the first dedicated […]
GEMCO – Celebrating 20 years in business
In 20 short years, Hawke’s Bay’s leading construction firm has etched out an enviable list of prominent construction projects across Napier, Hastings and beyond. In typical Gemco fashion, the company celebrated the 20 year milestone with 500 people including staff, family, clients and friends with Gemfest, headlined by top New Zealand band The Blackseeds at […]