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,
Few forces have shaped global equity markets over the past 18 months as powerfully as artificial intelligence. As the story matures, so too do the risks. Behind the headlines of relentless growth and innovation, signs of shifting dynamics are emerging, suggesting that this is no longer an untouchable theme, but
I openly talk about the voices in my head and how they can positively or negatively impact my day. When I ask clients if they have voices in their head they often don’t want to admit that they do. Research shows that we can have up to 70,000 thoughts in
A few months ago, I missed an online meeting of local AI professionals, but thankfully, I was sent the AI-generated recap via email. When I clicked the session link (yes, I do have link verification security in my inbox), a Chrome window opened, and before watching the meeting, I was
As we move into 2026, New Zealand’s property market is at a turning point. After several years of slow growth and high mortgage rates, economists expect interest rates to gradually ease through 2025 and 2026. The Reserve Bank is likely to reduce the Official Cash Rate from 2.5% to around
By Rowan Little – team lead – urban After years of consultation, hearings, and community input, Napier City Council has released the Decisions Version of its Proposed District Plan. This is a significant step towards the update and replacement of the existing Operative District Plan (2011) and is a pivotal
