How connected ecological surveys are helping create a smarter regional picture of where New Zealand’s bats live and move. Traditionally, ecological surveys have often operated as isolated snapshots in time — commissioned for a specific project, used to inform a decision, then largely disconnected from the broader regional picture. Connecting
Kiwi women are earning closer to what Kiwi men do than ever before. But their retirement balances tell a different story. Over recent decades, meaningful progress has been made on New Zealand’s gender pay equity gap. It’s narrowed steadily from about 16.3% in 1998 to around 5.2% in 2025 —
The financial cost of “wait and see” in uncertain times Over the past few months, one phrase has come up repeatedly in client conversations: “We’re just going to wait and see.” Wait for interest rates to change. Wait for the election. Wait for the global outlook to settle. And while
Author: Kelly Henderson, Senior Registered Legal Executive – Bramwell Bate Lawyers For many Hawke’s Bay families, the topic of first-home ownership has become a regular point of conversation around the dinner table. Parents are increasingly watching their adult children, who are often young professionals, navigate a housing market that remains
By Jess Shaw — Director & Financial Adviser, Vesta Finance & Advisory “Improve your risk profile, and your interest rate will follow.” This is a phrase I use often, because the most common misconception I see among business owners is the belief that interest rates are fixed, non-negotiable, or entirely
By Emily Brittin — Director, Brittin Builders Taking on a building project, whether it is a new home, extension or commercial space, is an exciting milestone. It is also a process filled with decisions, deadlines and detail. With the right preparation, you can move through it with clarity and confidence.
By Matt Crowther — Co-founder, Centaur AI Between cyclone recovery, labour shortages, and rising costs, Hawke’s Bay business owners have enough on their plates without worrying about ‘Artificial Intelligence.’ You’re likely AI-fatigued, and rightfully so. But I’m not here to talk about ChatGPT licenses or “agents”. I’m here to talk
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
