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That’s how we roll in Ahuriri

By Amanda Sye, April 5th, 2013

Bowling. It’s a little bit like running a business. It requires a lot a patience, practice, skill and dedication. You have to get the balance right and apply just enough pressure. Then let go and trust in your abilities. When you get it wrong, you have to brush it off and learn from your mistakes. When you get it right, you hit the kitty and savour the success – the satisfaction of a job well ...Read more

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Don’t be fooled this April!

By Amanda Sye, March 27th, 2013

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

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Congrats EIT Grads!

By Amanda Sye, March 22nd, 2013

What a fabulous sunny Hawke's Bay day for EIT to celebrate the success of its students. Congratulations to everyone who is graduating today, and a special 'congrats' to Raechel Weddell-Wyatt, this year's recipient of the no 9 marketing + design + online award for academic excellence in the Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Marketing. (We're sure you'll enjoy your prize, as have other ...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

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Is Education Ruining New Zealand’s Economy?

By Andrew Frame, January 8th, 2013

I bet that title got your attention! I have been wondering this for some time after reading a lot of stories last year about the number of young New Zealanders leaving for better pay and opportunities overseas and its implications for not only the country, but regions like here in Hawke’s Bay where our economy has been suffering. As the Fruitbowl has been a bit empty recently, I thought it ...Read more

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A Bloody Good Idea

By Leisa Epplett, December 13th, 2012

This morning I donated blood - something I do every 3 months, and have done for about 10 years.  Its just a small way I can help the world be a better place.  As the NZ Blood Service (NZBS) says on their website - It isn't every day you can do something to save someone's life but that's exactly what you do every time you donate blood. I got chatting to the very friendly team located at ...Read more

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rewardjunkie!

By Ben Keehan, December 10th, 2012

rewardjunkie! goes live in Hawkes Bay. Last week we launched rewardjunkie here in Hawkes Bay with the first two dealers , The Duke of Gloucester , Taradale and The Station Bar, Napier offering an outstanding deal for December. Search the App Store on your Smartphone for rewardjunkie, install, create an account or sign in with Facebook. Once signed in search for The Duke and The Station, Click ...Read more

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Congratulations to the finalists for the Chamber Awards

By Brenda Chapman, October 31st, 2012

On Thursday night the Annual Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will recognize success in our region. Vibrant and successful businesses are the life-blood of the region, and they take many forms. Those in the not-for-profit sector often don’t attract the recognition that their tireless efforts deserve. In most cases, these businesses operate on very tight budgets to support our diverse ...Read more

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Crowd funding campaign for the MakePlace.

By Paul Dutch, October 22nd, 2012

Crowd funding is a nice and democratic way of raising money for something that you are passionate about. That's why we have created a PledgeMe campaign to raise funds for our first piece of equipment for the MakePlace. The PledgeMe Campaign   Hold on.. What is the MakePlace? Well.. Reading the comments on the Post that I had written a little while back on how to retain young talent in ...Read more

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How can we stop young talent from leaving Hawkes Bay?

By Paul Dutch, September 21st, 2012

Hawkes Bay is well known for its wineries, orchards and Art Deco. The area is foremost a tourist destination and the Hawkes Bay Councils seem to perpetuate this. For the rest there is hardly the social buzzing of energy that you can find in the larger cities of New Zealand and abroad. The area works with the seasons. In winter the people are in hibernation waiting for the next spring to come ...Read more

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