15 September 2026

Hawke's Bay Business News, Profiles and Expert Advice

Damon Harvey

Rare, not risky: why this journey matters By Jo Dowley, ReFrame Lab When Damon first suggested we document his journey openly, honestly, fly on the wall style, my first thought was simple: why? Why would he want to be that transparent? And almost immediately after, why would I say yes

Construction is set to begin on Hawke’s Bay’s first utility-scale solar farm this spring, with joint venture partners Centralines and Lodestone Energy confirming the $50 million project is moving into delivery. Located on the Ruataniwha Plains of Central Hawke’s Bay, the solar farm will be a 31.5-megawatt peak (MWdc) development,

You may have heard Milford’s radio ads or seen them on TV sponsoring One News weather. Milford is a name many Kiwis recognise – and now they are a part of the Hawke’s Bay community! From humble beginnings, Milford was founded with a simple but ambitious vision: to help New

For much of its long history, Midlands has been a quiet constant in the regional investment landscape. Founded on conservative principles and backed by bricks and mortar, the Hastings based investment manager has spent decades doing what it does best, helping everyday New Zealanders earn steady returns from property backed

For years, the conversation around artificial intelligence has centred on one unsettling idea: machines replacing people. But in Napier, the global AI boom is doing the opposite. It is creating jobs, driving investment, and putting Hawke’s Bay at the heart of the infrastructure that keeps the digital world running. At

In an industry built on machinery, margins and momentum, Hire Away is proving that how you do business can be just as important as what you hire out. Based in Napier and servicing clients across Hawke’s Bay, the Dallimore family-owned business supplies diggers, trucks, excavation and landscaping equipment to the

Immigration has long been a quiet enabler of regional growth. Increasingly, it is becoming a strategic issue for businesses that rely on skilled people to grow, compete, and plan for the future. For Hawke’s Bay employers navigating an evolving immigration landscape, Luscombe Legal has become a trusted partner, helping them

There is a certain confidence that comes from learning business the hard way. On the tools. On the phone. Knocking on doors. Hearing no, then going back again. For HydroGo founder Cole Dallimore, that confidence arrived early. Still in his teens when he launched the business, Cole has built what

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

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