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By Paul Harvey — Williams’ Harvey Registered Valuers As we begin 2026, New Zealand’s property market presents a complex picture of national optimism tempered by regional caution. For Hawke’s Bay property owners and investors, understanding both the broader economic trends and our specific local dynamics is essential for making informed
By Neil Wagstaff — Peak Fitness, Havelock North One of my favourite books is called Outlive by Peter Attia. Peter’s recommendations align nicely with my beliefs on how our exercise and training week should be structured. Training isn’t just about looking good for summer. It’s not about chasing random PBs.
By Andrew Davies — Director and Insurance Adviser, Tidal Life & Health Insurance For most people, their personal and business insurance plans were arranged at a logical point in time such as starting a business, buying a home, taking on debt, or growing a family. The challenge is that life
By Tobias Taylor and Phil Borkin — JBWere If the first weeks of 2026 have felt loud, you’re not imagining it. Global headlines have been dominated by geopolitical tensions, tariff threats, central bank manoeuvres and dramatic political theatre. The US dollar has swung sharply. Gold has surged. Bond markets have
By Michelle Menzies — Nexia Hawke’s Bay Looking ahead in farming and agribusiness has never been about crystal balls. It is about noticing what is already shifting and deciding how deliberately you want to respond. For many rural businesses, the past few seasons have been demanding. Weather events, cost pressures,
By Jess Shaw — Director & Financial Adviser, Vesta Finance & Advisory “Improve your risk profile, and your interest rate will follow.” As we head into the final stretch of the financial year, many business owners focus on tax, compliance and closing the books. What often gets overlooked is that
When Jo Dowley talks about the brain, she doesn’t begin with theory — she begins with people. Their stories. Their stress. Their strengths. Jo has reframed her career more than once, each time stepping back in order to take a significant step forward. Her latest chapter is ReFrame Lab —
In the heart of Hawke’s Bay, TW Group has grown from a small construction outfit into one of New Zealand’s most dynamic and community-minded development companies. From a handful of employees, the company has become a story of regional success, vision and teamwork. Today it employs more than 430 people
Gifford Devine’s growing team of young lawyers is shaping the future of one of Hawke’s Bay’s most established law firms. Supported by experienced partners and a collaborative culture, they’re gaining broad experience across the firm’s wide range of legal services. From property and commercial to family law, they represent a
Few professional services firms have influenced Hawke’s Bay’s business life as deeply as Gifford Devine. Established in 1896, the firm has advised generations of families, farmers, and business owners. Its story is one of longevity and evolution. While it honours its history, Gifford Devine is firmly focused on the future
