People Central were selected to run the Redundancy Support programme for the 17 staff made redundant from Napier’s Geon Print a fortnight ago, and are now a good way down the track of getting their CV’s, Job Search Techniques and Interview Skills to the point where they can put their redundancies behind them and look forward to the next step on their career paths. What is abundantly clear at ...Read more
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Waimarama Plan
By Rod Drury, March 9th, 2013
Waimarama is a pretty special place and one of the reasons we moved from Wellington to the Bay. The Waimarama Plan is being discussed at public meetings where anyone is invited to attend. Monday 18 March 5.30pm, Hastings District Council Landmarks Room, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings Wednesday 20 March 6pm Jarks Cafe You can find the details below and there are comments to discuss ideas ...Read more
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Hawkes Bay Firm Gains National Recognition
By Wayne Baird, March 5th, 2013
Hawkes Bay firm Structural Concepts was officially recognised at the opening of the Red Stag remanufacturing building in Rotorua on the 21st February this year. The 5000sqm building was designed by Garry Newton, Managing Director and Emajineer ®, pictured here (centre) with Prime Minister John Key and Red Stag General Manager Tim Rigter. Red Stag needed a customised building to handle a large ...Read more
Proactively creating regional jobs
By Rod Drury, February 17th, 2013The majors of Hastings and Nelson kicked off an idea to actively chase new high value jobs in the region. Mayors ready to fight for local jobs As we've grown Xero we've seen two key things We've been hiring a lot of high value contact centre people. These are well qualified, smart and passionate people who we pay well to work with our customers to solve complex problems. Right now most of ...Read more
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The Great Tremain Robbery
By Chris Richardson, January 21st, 2013
Chris Tremain, keen to get back to work after his European vacation, last week waded into the ‘debate’ about the Napier - Gisborne rail link. Of course, as an elected representative of the people of Napier, Wairoa and surrounding areas, a majority of whom, from business leaders to beneficiaries, appear to see the merit in keeping the line open, you would expect him to come out all guns ...Read more
Tags: Chris Tremain, Gisborne, Kiwi Rail, napier
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Chorus Announces Year 3 UFB Rollout Plans
By Ben Deller, September 28th, 2012
Chorus today have announced their year 3 rollout plan which includes more fibre for Hawke's Bay. The year 3 areas include: Onekawa Taradale Hastings CBD Flaxmere central These areas will supplement the year 1 areas which have been completed in Westshore and Napier's Bluff Hill (check current coverage for your home here) And year 2 areas that are being built from now till June 2013 in Napier ...Read more
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Talkmore Fibre
By Ben Keehan, August 29th, 2012
About one year ago I starting Blogging about the value Fibre would bring to our businesses here in HB. Now that we have real customers using the service I can now validate everything I said as true. Its been a very busy year, and know that the wrinkles have been ironed out we can get together and Talkmore about Fibre with you. To make FIBRE work for your business you need to understand what it ...Read more
15 Customer Services & Sales People Available
By steve evans, August 22nd, 2012The temporary closure of Wiapukarau's Caltex Service Station is going to put 15 valued customer service and retail sales staff on the job market in mid-September. Most will look to return to the refurbished site about 4 months later, whilst others will be looking for a permanent change of job. Whilst the good people of Havelock North would see a 4-month employment gap as the opportunity to ...Read more
‘Banquet’ Internet pre-registration now open
By tweet2eat, August 15th, 2012
Ultra Fast Broadband has become a necessity for digital businesses who create products for the digital world. Whether it’s building websites, backingup rich media assets such as video or sharing digital photography work the demand for uncapped access has never been greater. “Unfortunately, the availability of 21st century broadband speeds remains limited to some addresses on some streets and ...Read more
Capacity
By Rod Drury, August 13th, 2012This seems to be happening a bit more frequently. Can't get into Wellington for Tuesday morning meetings booking 8 days in advance. This seems to be happening a bit more frequently. The 9:35 flight is moved to after 10 and often delayed so that's less useful. Anyone else been having trouble getting flights? ...Read more
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Ailne Bradley on WaveGarden update
More than a good idea, a GREAT ONE & mandatory I say. Again, well done Rod !
Damon Harvey on WaveGarden update
Can you make sure if has a left hander as well – don’t forget us goofy footers!...
Leisa Epplett on WaveGarden update
Brilliant idea – i have fond memories of bumper boats, paddling pools & kiwi house...
Will Coltart on WaveGarden update
What an awesome facility. This would be a huge draw card on the Marine Parade.
George Miller on WaveGarden update
Hell yeah, be great for Hawke’s Bay
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Ho ho. Thank you kind sir
Tom Wallace on WaveGarden update
So cool. How do we progress this Rod? I would love to help make it happen