Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – looking for the next exciting culinary experience to explore in Hawke’s Bay? Elephant Hill restaurant is open this winter, with a new chef and new menu. Elephant Hill Winery is set to revolutionise its restaurant concept with the appointment of acclaimed Chef Conor Mertens, introducing
Napier Port (NZX.NPH), the freight gateway for the central and lower North Island, today announced strong earnings growth for the six months ended 31 March 2025. The result was underpinned by a solid uplift in container cargo volumes, a marked increase in DLR and transhipment activity, and the continued benefits
Confirmation of Government funding for 150 new social homes in Hawke’s Bay is being welcomed as an important first step towards putting local leadership and community needs at the centre of housing decision making. The funding for these homes will come from the Government’s 2024 Budget allocation for 1500 community
RSE facility for Craggy Range in Te Muna, Martinborough. Photo credit Richard Brimer. Hawke’s Bay Homes, a local offsite prefabrication specialist, is expanding its offering to meet the growing demand for affordable classrooms and Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) accommodation. Managing Director Mark Roil says the firm has the capacity to
Residents across Hawke’s Bay are now invited to have their say on what will be an intergenerational decision, as public consultation officially opens on the region’s preferred model for delivering water services to communities in the future. At a series of council meetings last month, Central Hawke’s Bay District Council,
Despite Cyclone Gabrielle’s impact and challenging global conditions, Prevar achieved double-digit growth in 2024, showcasing the resilience of New Zealand’s pipfruit sector. Chief Executive Tony Martin reports expanding international interest in their apple and pear varieties, particularly in Australia and Northern Hemisphere markets. “While nearly 70% of our business remains
Hastings District Council Chief Executive Nigel Bickle sees 2025 as a pivotal year for the region’s ongoing recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, while expressing cautious optimism about economic growth and development opportunities ahead. Through a jointly funded government and council initiative, 167 properties across Hastings and Napier were identified for voluntary
For local Hawke’s Bay civil infrastructure company Tūpore, 2024 was a tale of two distinct chapters. The first half saw the company firing on all cylinders, tackling cyclone recovery projects alongside their regular work for local and national government clients. However, as chief executive Gavin O’Connor explains, the second half
Napier Port’s chief executive Todd Dawson remains cautiously optimistic about 2025, pointing to encouraging signs of recovery in key trade volumes while acknowledging the complex global landscape ahead. “I’m optimistic about improvement ahead,” he says of the region’s economic outlook. “We’re seeing confidence building again across the primary sector, and
Baker Tilly HR director Andrea Stevenson has observed a significant shift in HR consulting demands throughout 2024, reflecting broader economic uncertainties. While previous years saw businesses focused on growth initiatives like recruitment and leadership development, the past year brought a pivot toward more defensive strategies. “There was a change in
