Damon Harvey, Author at The Profit

Damon is the editor and publisher of The Profit. Damon has over 20 years experience as a journalist, content developer, marketer and public relations specialist. Damon is a huge advocate for Hawke's Bay businesses and The Profit was created as a platform to celebrate HB businesses and business people. Damon is also a director of Attn! marketing pr - www.attn.co.nz alongside wife Anna Lorck. He is also a Hastings District Councillor and chairman of Sport Hawke's Bay. In his spare time he loves surfing, mountain biking, crossfit and spending time with his family, which includes five girls! If you've got a great story contact Damon on 021 2886 772 or damon@theprofit.co.nz

Damon Harvey

A zero hero – A new type of beer baron emerges Grant Caunter

Grant Caunter was a big beer drinker. It was pretty hard not to be when you’re the global director of craft and variety beer for Heineken based in Amsterdam. However, although he loved beer, he wasn’t that keen on its alcohol content, as it was having a negative impact on his health. Brought to you by: ...

Former All Black Manager Darren Shand shares experiences from the top

Darren Shand thrives in high pressure situations but it’s not the All Blacks nail biting one point win over France in the 2011 World Cup Final that gave him the confidence to perform under pressure. Darren was the manager of the All Blacks for 20 years where he worked alongside the likes of Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen and...

Finance New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay – Team Expands – offering comprehensive finance solutions to help businesses prosper

More Kiwi businesses are looking to work with finance advisers who can provide full solutions for asset and business finance - bringing New Zealand closer to the way Australian businesses operate. Statistics from East and Partners Research Australia show that approximately 70% of Australian businesses use finance advising/broker services for equipment or asset finance needs. Up until now, New Zealand...

Can Do. Will Do’ approach connects Hawke’s Bay producers to national and international logistics chain – Booths Logistics

Hawke’s Bay businesses that move products throughout New Zealand and offshore are benefitting from the extensive network of logistics and warehousing offered by fast growing business, Booth’s Logistics. Booth’s was founded in Manawatu in the 1980’s when Graham Booth faced similar challenges common to most growers and producers – how to move product from the farm gate to market. In...

Building trust for 30 years – Hurford Parker

After 30 years at the helm of local Insurance broker firm Hurford Parker, Jeff Parker can begin to take a back seat knowing the business is in good hands. Jeff started Hurford Parker alongside Jim Hurford in 1994 as a response to ensuring local businesses and property owners had a local ‘on the ground’ insurance broker firm that would be...

Doing the heavy lifting for Hawke’s Bay businesses – Hawke’s Bay Crane & Platform Hire

In the heart of Hawke’s Bay, where rugged landscapes meet relentless ambition, Hawke’s Bay Crane & Platform Hire is redefining the skyline. As construction projects continue to climb and infrastructure projects grow larger, this dynamic company stands as the region’s heavyweight champion in delivering precision and unparalleled service with its fleet of cranes and access equipment. The business continues to...

Hawke’s Bay property market rebounding

Following the long-awaited announcement of the first cut to the Official Cash Rate in more than four years by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, market sentiment in Hawke’s Bay is lifting. While the road to recovery following the economic shocks caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and extreme weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle has been long, green shoots are...

ROCKIT GLOBAL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO, GRANT MCBEATH

Rockit Global Limited Chair, John Loughlin announced today the appointment of Grant McBeath as its new Chief Executive Officer. Grant will succeed Mark O’Donnell who in June announced his upcoming retirement. The appointment follows a search that included international candidates for the role. John Loughlin said, “the Rockit Board is delighted with the appointment of a proven leader with a...

Fractional work – hiring a part-time specialist to help grow your business

Over 2024, high interest rates and inflationary pressures have made it harder than usual for Kiwi businesses to thrive. At the same time, many businesses still see an opportunity to grow but may be reluctant to spend money on hiring a new person (especially at a senior/ executive level) who could play a key role in unlocking that growth opportunity....

Delivering results at life- changing academy

Located on Omahu Road Hastings, purposefully on the doorstep of Flaxmere where he grew up, local businessman Taurus Taurima’s Topline Training Academy is changing lives. While his own story is inspirational and grounded in many of the challenges faced by the rangatahi his programme has been created for, Taurus has shown that with hard work, positive influence and role models,...