The PTA at Taradale Primary School have developed a fantastic concept for a new family oriented adventure race in Hawke's Bay that we are proud to be supporting. They are currently seeking sponsors to help out with in-kind services, volunteers or cash. The race is scheduled for the 16th June 2013. This will be a great event for your business to get involved with, full sponsorship proposal ...Read more
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Sponsorship Opportunity – Bay Urban Adventure Race
Employee Engagement – Why does it matter?
April HRINZ Event - Engagement - Why does it matter? Presented by Louise Alexandra, Nicola Bickers, Renske Speekenbrink and Marina Dzepina Engaged employees stay for what they give, disengaged employees stay for what they can get. Is 'staff engagement' an overused management buzz word? What does this actually mean? Why should you take engagement seriously? Come along to an informative HRINZ ...Read more
Don’t be fooled this April!
April 1 is fast approaching and though it’s a day traditionally associated with foolishness and fun, tax changes are no joke. Every new financial year is a serious business for Maxims Accounting, and their latest newsletter outlines some major changes ahead. Check out www.maxims.co.nz and make sure you don’t make any foolish mistakes this April. You’ll see Kiwisaver contribution rates are ...Read more
Fundraising Dinner
Bellyful volunteers support families in the community with newborn babies, and families who are struggling with illness by cooking and delivering meals. We are not a food bank, but a way of supporting families during what can be a very stressful time. As a charity, all our money comes from fundraising and/or donations. We are holding a fundraising dinner on the 26th April, and would love it ...Read more
Bellyful Needs You!!
Bellyful volunteers support families in the community with newborn babies, and families who are struggling with illness by cooking and delivering meals. We are not a food bank, but a way of supporting mums during what can be a very stressful time. An information meeting is being held for all those who are interested in volunteering. No pressure, just come along and learn what we’re all about ...Read more
Hong Kong/SE Asia Digital Market Access Event
Mark Clift is the Chief Operating Officer of CyberPort, a digital community of Digital Media businesses based in Hong Kong. Cyberport is Hong Kong’s answer to being the centre of the the rapidly expanding market for digital services and content in mainland China and South East Asia. The scale of this market is substantial and Hawke’s Bay is well positioned to be a part of this market because ...Read more
Pecha Kucha resumes in 2013
Sushi is easy to eat. It comes in bite-sized pieces. And in a range of tastes, so there’s something for everyone. If you try a bit and it’s not to your liking you haven’t committed much and it’s easy to move on to the next flavour. Sushi is a credible metaphor for another Japanese import: pecha kucha. Also served up in small portions, as diverse in flavour as any sushi train, pecha ...Read more
B.A.D. III – Saturday, March 2
Another sunny day in the Bay and a good time to spread the word about Beer Appreciation Day III coming up at Duart House on Saturday, March 2, from 2:30 to 8:30. Live music, gourmet food options (including the best home-made sausages I have ever tasted - courtesy of a Dutch butcher's son), and most importantly an even wider selection of craft beer from (mostly) around New Zealand. B.A.D. II ...Read more
2013 Tremains Corporate Triathlon – Mar 17
Once again NOW are proudly supporting this awesome Hawke's Bay event! Get your colleagues together for a great day out running, riding and paddling, register here http://www.tremains.co.nz with heaps of info on their facebook page www.facebook.com Make sure you come see us at the NOW tent for a sausage and a cold drink, oh and we'll have FREE Wi-Fi! ...Read more
Blues Brews and BBQ’s – 19th Jan
This year we are supporting Blues Brews and BBQ's with FREE Wi-Fi. There is also an official event app with some great prizes, full details here http://www.bluesbrews.co.nz/hastings This is always a great event, see you there! ...Read more
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