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
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
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
Walk into the Brebner Print premises in Napier and you’ll find the hum of high-tech presses, the sharp scent of ink, and a team that knows how to hit a deadline. But look a little deeper, and you’ll discover a business doing much more than running off brochures and business
Some people grow into business. For Sharon Smith, it was more like she was born into it. Long before she founded SDS Advisory – a Hawke’s Bay-based virtual CFO and bookkeeping service – Sharon was shadowing her father, Chris, in the family business, Russell Roads. While other kids might’ve been
