Stage One of the Roys Hill Restoration Project started last year as a joint initiative between Council and the Landmarks Trust. (See attached pamphlet for the final landscape plan.)

Council paid for earthworks and 2500 plants, while the Landmarks Trust organised more than 100 volunteers for a successful planting day in September 2009.

Hastings Landmarks Trust member and Deputy Mayor Cynthia Bowers says Roys Hill is elevated 20m above the world famous Gimblett Gravels wine-growing terrior and provides 360 degree views.

“In January, the reserve proved its potential when it hosted the Harvest Hawke’s Bay wine & food festival – thousands enjoyed the views across the Heretaunga Plains. Equally, when there’s not an event, members of the public will be able to visit the site, walk their dog or picnic there – we just need your help to see the project completed.”

Stage Two relies on local business to sponsor plants to complete the restoration.

“Businesses can make a connection with this environmentally-friendly project by involving staff in team building planting days, companies can off-set their carbon footprint to ease their environmental conscience and be seen as a business that supports a worthy community project,” Cr Bowers says.

Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages are available, and all those who contribute financially will have their support recognised on the reserve entrance sign when the reserve is opened to the public.

Fulton Hogan has come on as the first gold sponsor and Hawke’s Bay Branch manager Charlie Fergus says getting behind the Roys Hills restoration was an easy decision.

“As a local company Fulton Hogan wants to support projects that benefit Hastings. What better way to improve our environment and support our community than by taking an old rubbish tip and turning it into a usable place where locals and tourists alike can relax.

“And Fulton Hogan staff and families will be coming along to the planting day to lend a hand,” Mr Fergus says.

The next planting day is at 10.30am on Sunday, August 29 so volunteers armed with spade and gardening gloves are invited to help.

“We welcome gardening groups, schools or sports clubs who want to have a part in this special place – they can say years from now that they made Roys Hill a place for people.”

Anyone wanting to get involved in volunteering or sponsorship can contact Parks and Property Assets Manager Colin Hosford on ph. 871 5031.

For more information: Erin Harford Communications Manager (06) 871 5056 or 027 275 5205

Roys Hill Brochure

A new initiative is offering a “leg-up” to Hawke’s Bay people looking for work, giving them on-the-job experience while working towards a national qualification.

EIT Hawke’s Bay, Work and Income and the Hastings District Council have teamed up to create the Smart Start scheme, and Hastings businesses are providing work experience for those taking part.

Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says participants are being placed in a business, at no cost to the owner, for four days a week and spend the fifth day studying towards a national qualification.

Work and Income and Council are coordinating employment placements, including interviewing of job-seekers to ensure the best possible match. A wide range of businesses will be involved through council employer networks, with the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce endorsing the initiative.

“This scheme is not only a great way to give our unemployed new skills but offers exciting opportunities to local business. In some cases it will give a helping hand to businesses still shaking off the last effects of the recession,” Mayor Yule says.

Prior to Christmas, two programmes of up to 20 participants each are being run for Hastings and Flaxmere job-seekers in receipt of either Unemployment, Sickness or a Domestic Purpose benefit.

Eighteen job-seekers have started the first Smart Start programme and the scheme may be extended and rolled out to other areas if it proves successful. Placements into full-time or part-time work will be key success factors.

Each intake begins with a three-day induction at EIT’s Hastings and Flaxmere Learning Centres.  Participants are offered various work experiences in tandem with mentoring and coaching classes run by EIT.

EIT Hawke’s Bay’s business relationship manager Paul Hursthouse says while offering a range of work experiences, Smart Start also identifies the need for targeted learning resources.

“EIT assists those taking part in work experiences by providing wrap-around mentoring support and coaching,” Mr Hursthouse says.

Businesses taking part are not required to pay participants as they are eligible to stay on existing benefits while doing the programme.

Work and Income Regional Director Annie Aranui says it’s great to see three agencies working so well together to come up with a concept like Smart Start.

“Ultimately we are all working toward the same goal; to help people gain new skills and experience so they can be successful in the workforce. Smart Start has some really exciting prospects,” Mrs Aranui says.

To get involved in Smart Start please contact Hastings District Council’s Economic Development Manager, Anne Rocard on ph. 871 5000.

For more information:

Erin Harford

Communications Manager

(06) 871 5056

027 275 5205

Due to some exciting new developments we require a capable salesperson to join our team.

Airnet is all about finding the right solutions for our customers. It is with this in mind that the person we seek is highly customer focused, personable, organized, energetic and an effective team player.

The successful candidate for this position will undertake these main duties:

• Sell Airnet Broadband + calling products in HB
• Research and identify prospects
• Field incoming sales calls
• Meet with prospects
• Prepare and complete sales documentation
• Develop excellent ongoing relationships and rapport with our business clients.

 Skills/Attributes required for this position:

•  Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to develop excellent working relationships with clients
• Experience in a previous sales role
• Interest in Telecommunications / IT
• A “can do” attitude
• Ability to work to and exceed KPI’s
• Highly motivated and energetic
• High attention to detail

 To apply please forward a copy of your CV in an email outlining your experience and skills to ben@airnet.co.nz.

A full job description is available on request.

This is a full time permanent position based at Airnet HQ in Whakatu, Hastings.

Applications close 5th July  2010—Start ASAP.

Ideally they would be located in our Wellington development center. However we already have a Quality Assurance person based in Taradale so for exceptional candidates we would look at forming a team up here.

http://www.xero.com/careers

If there are any locals with solid QA experience please let me know.

She is an excellent resource for computer related jobs that involve data entry, copying content from one place to another or doing repetitive content management work.  She can do this while baby sitting your children, if need be, as she has a certificate in nappy changing and dealing with difficult messes.

She can be contacted on 06 877 4444 and asking for Kent.

The Green Room… an office space in Napier where you can rent your own office space for an affordable price. A place where you are surrounded with like minded people that you can bounce ideas off. You have access to all that you require to make your job so much easier.. a proper meeting room, an admin person, kitchen facilities etc etc..

Imagine the look on your customer’s face when they are mightily impressed with your office location, your logo on the door, the way that “your” receptionist answers your phone so professionally and the general electrifying buzz in the air when you take your customer into your office…

Advantages

• You have people to talk to and swap ideas with, pushing your business in the correct direction.
• Professional image.
• All the facilities you need are there.
• Don’t take your work home.

Disadvantage

• You will have to wear that stupid happy grin on your face the whole time you’re at work..

INTERESTED?

Email paul@smartinfo.co.nz with any questions or register your interest straight away

Bramwell Grossman is a long established Hawke’s Bay law firm practicing in Hastings operating from modern premises with up to date equipment and systems.

This is an opportunity to join a small, friendly, go-ahead firm with a strong client base. An excellent salary and outstanding prospects exist for the right candidate.

Please apply, in confidence, including CV and references to:

John Gibbons (Practice Manager)

Bramwell Grossman
PO Box 500
HASTINGS
Website: www.bramwells.co.nz
E-Mail: jhg@bramwells.co.nz

The successful applicant will act in a key support role for our range of business software systems. With the release of our new finPOWER Connect system, a new team member is required to develop an in-depth knowledge of the system and assist with the technical support and customisation of the system. Our clients rely on our software to run their business so a task focused individual willing to take up the challenge is needed.

Skills the successful applicant would ideally possess are:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly establish a rapport with a diverse range of clients
• Competency and experience in  either VBA, VB or VB.NET
• A working knowledge of HTML and SQL
• Experience in supporting business systems would be an advantage
• Exposure to the finance industry would be of benefit.
• Ability to work in a closely knit, Napier based team

Intersoft Systems offers a great work environment with brand new offices overlooking the Napier foreshore, a relaxed team environment and a supportive management structure.

To enquire further, please email your CV and cover letter to sh@intersoft.co.nz

• The ability to understand and generate electrical circuit diagrams
• A general knowledge of Plc control systems
• Autocad drawing skill
• A good knowledge of the Electrical Automation Industry
• Competent user of MS Office
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills using the English language

Role is temporary for six months initially but has the prospect of going permanent. Email me for more details