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
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
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 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 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,
