HBT Business Success And Innovation 2024

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Encouragingeconomicdevelopments andindustrycelebrations

Thereareplentyofsignsthatthere isongoingconfidenceinthe Hawke’sBayeconomy.

Whileattentionhasbeenfocused onHereataungaStreetEastinHastings anditsrevitalisationattentionisnow onHeretaungaStreetWestwithseveral developmentsunderway.

Thelatestbusinesstosetdownroots isStPierre’sSushi,whichisbuildinga drive-thru,itsseconddrive-thruinthe country,atStortfordLodge.

“WeselectedHastingsasthesecond venueforournewdrive-thrurestaurants becauseofitsvibranteconomyand enthusiasticcommunity.Wearelooking forwardtoprovidingfirst-classsushito thepeopleofHastings.”

StortfordLodgehasseenanincrease innon-residentialdevelopmentconsents approvedinthelasttwoyears–withother highprofilebusinesseslikeTheToolShed andMagandTurboalsoopeningupon thewesternendofHeretaungaStreet. Popeyesfastfoodchickenisalsocoming toHeretaungaStreetWestlaterthisyear. Workhasstartedandincludedremoving abuildingthatformerlyhousedthe SalvationArmyOpshop.

HeretaungaStreetEasthasalsohad PomPomFlorals,OfftheTrackintheCity andMatangiMeatsallopeningrecently. NearbytheQuestboutiqueapartment hotel,convenientlyclosetoToiToi,also openedin2023.

Therehasbeenmuchrebuildingand revitalisationinAwatotothecyclonewith WoolWorksandZiwiopeningagainand BioRichcontinuingwork.

NotlongafterthecyclonePanPac ManagingDirectorTonyCliffordsaid theirbusiness,ownedbyOjiGroup,was committedtorebuildingasquicklyas possible.

“OurmessagetoourHawke’sBay community,customersandsuppliersis thatwehavebeenhere50yearsandwe areheretostay.“Wewillrebuild.”

SincethenthePanPaclumber businessbecameoperationalinFebruary 2024andthepulpbusinessinApril.

“Weareexportingboth;however,we arestillworkingthroughsometeething issuesduetobeingoutofoperationforso long.Ourpulpbusinesswillnotbefully operationaluntiltheendoftheyear,”a spokespersonsaid.

ThefirstshipmentofPanPacpulppostCycloneGabriellebeingtransported toNapierPort.

PANACHESOFTFURNISHINGS

Somestatistics:

•75,000m3ofsilthadtoberemoved fromsite.

•DamagetoPanPacintotalwas $300m:

oEquipment,vehicles,office repairandreplacements$150m

oBusinessinterruption-$100m oInventorydamage-$10m oForestrycropandroading damage-$40m

Therearesomeimportantcelebrations thisyearasUnisoncelebratesacentury sincetheestablishmentoftheHawke’s BayElectricPowerBoardon19June1924. ThisisalsoHawke’sBayAirportofficial 60thanniversaryyear.

Meanwhilepowergeneratorand retailerMeridiansaidits$448million HarapakiwindfarminHawke’sBaywould openaheadofscheduleinlateJuly,intime forthesecondhalfofwinter.

HarapakiWindfarmwillopenaheadofschedule.

At PANACHE weofferawiderangeofservicesforallyoursoft furnishingrequirements.Thefabricservicesweprovideare alldoneonsiteinourlocalHastingsworkroom.

Winterhascome...nowisthetime togetthosewindowscovered.We canmakeyourlinedorbumphand backeddrapesandromans,double tracksandrods,rollerblindsand woodenblinds.

Wehaveahugeselectionofsamples tochoosefrom-linens,cottons, silk,recycledpolyesters-somany textures,colouranddesignsto choosefrom.

Wecreatecustommadeproducts tofitthecomfortandlookofyour homeinourownworkroomat503 HeretaungaStreetwest,Hastings. Comeandseeustobookyourfree measureandquoteandseeour extensiverangeofcushions,home decorandfabricsforyourdrapes, blinds,bedcovers,upholsteryand manymore.Wecanalsorecover yourlampshadesforthatfinishing touch.

StPierre’sSushiisopeningadrivethruatStortfordLodge.

InvestmentinHastingscontinues

Despiterecentadversity,Hastings’ manyattributescontinueto appealtobusinesses,agrowing numberofwhichareinvestinghere, contributingtoasteadylevelofeconomic confidenceinthedistrict.

TheMarch2024Infometrics QuarterlyEconomicMonitorhassome positiveindicators,showingthenumber ofbusinessesoperatinginHastingsgrew bymorethantwopercentoverthepast year–overdoublethenationalaverage growthof1.0percent.

And,thevalueofnon-residential buildingconsentswentup9.3percentto $223.4millioninthepreviousquarterly report,incontrasttoaonepercent declinenationally.

Thisdataisn’tsurprising–thereis ongoingconfidenceinHastingsdistrict.

Inrecentyearsbusinesseshavebeen expandingorestablishingthemselves here.

Forexample,T&GGlobalopened thelargestpackhouseinthesouthern hemisphereandTUMUopenedits BuildingFuturestrainingfacility.

Inhousing,HeretaungaTamateaPou Tahuawillbekickingoffthe“Wairatahi Project”,a450-homedevelopmenton theoutskirtsofFlaxmereandWaingākau Housing’svisionarymixed-tenure housingdevelopmenthasalreadybegun.

Intheinnercity,thenewHCentral (theredevelopmentofthreebuildings from117to131HeretaungaStEast byRiverStarHoldingsLtd)willoffer multipletenanciesacross2,400square metresoffloorspace,includingthearrival ofanchortenantDatacominAugust 2024.

AlsonewtocentralHastings isMatangiBoutiqueButcheryand Showroom,whichistakingtheconceptof paddocktoplatetoanewlevel.

AtStortfordLodge,newarrivals includeTheToolShedandMagand Turbo,andStPierre’sSushiandPopeyes havebothannouncedtheywillbebuilding outletsinthispartofthecity.

Allofthesearegreatexamples ofendeavoursthatwillhelpcreate sustainable,long-termgrowthand prosperityinourregion.

Theyreflecttheconfidencethe privatesectorhasinoureconomy,and inHastingsDistrictCouncil’sfocuson infrastructureprojectsthatsupport economicgrowth.

Overthepastdecade,morethan 10,000jobshavebeencreatedinthe district,providingpeoplewithpathways toprofessionalgrowthandeconomic stability.Thisgrowthissettocontinue andwillliftusoutofthecyclone’s aftermath.

Irongateindustrialarea.

StPierre’sSushisiteblessing.

SnapshotofNapier

Napierisathriving,progressive citycommittedtowellbeing andgrowth.Oneofourroles istosupportthecreationofadynamic citycentrethatreflectstheessenceand cultureofAhuriri,Napier.Alongsidethat weneedtofocusonourcity,community andenvironmentalresiliencesowecan continuetobeaplacepeoplelovetocome to,whetherforbusiness,leisure,ortostay andmaketheirhome.

SpendinginNapieriswellup-8.5%on lastquarter-andthat’sasuresignbusiness isbackontrack.Napierhasalonghistory asagreatvisitordestinationbeingaplace thatrisesaboveadversityandthrivesin thefaceofchallenges.Lookingahead,the busycruiseshipscheduleprovesthecity’s reputationisstillgolden.

We’vedonealotofworktoimprove safetyandhavemoreinthepipeline. ThisincludesourdedicatedNapierAssist teamofcitykaitiaki,plentyofstreetand landmarklighting,CCTVandrethinking publicplacesandspaces.

Streetscapeprojectshelpimprove infrastructurealongwithaccessibility andaesthetics.Theystimulategreater investmentandentrepreneurialactivity andhelpwithcrimeprevention.Withinour workprogramme,we’replanningflexible outdoorspacesthatcanbeactivatedby thecommunityandbusinesses.Our communityispassionateaboutmaking

WNapierbuzzandgivinglocalsandvisitors qualitythingstodo.Supportingthat, withinCouncilwehaveadedicatedevents teamthathelps,supports,champions andenablesevents,happeningsand experiences.Forthebusinesscommunity, werunbusinessbreakfaststhatbring knowledgeableandentertainingspeakers totownandprovidepeoplewitha greatopportunitytonetworkandbuild connections.

OurCouncil’sThree-YearPlanwill beadoptedattheendofJune.It’sfocused ongettingthebasicsright,streamlining ourwaysofworkingtobefiscallyastute, maximisingourinvestments,and transitioningsomeofourfacilitiestoa morecommercialwayofoperating.

Overthenextthreeyears,we’re planningfora$354millioninfrastructure investment.OurprojectsforthisPlan havebeenprioritisedcarefullysoour budgetismanageable,andourwork programmecanberealisticallydelivered. Wehaveprioritisedprojectsthatfallinto oneormoreofthesecategories:statutory, contracted,recovery,externallyfunded.

Projectsoutsideofthesehavebeen includedwheretheyareconsidered necessarytoachieveourdesired communityoutcomes.There’snotimeor inclinationtorestonourlaurels.Withinour resources,wekeeppushingtomakeNapier evenmoreattractive,accessibleandsafe.

henCentralHawke’sBaylocals KaylanandJeremyIrelandcaught windtheonlyGuthrieBowron Franchiseintheregionwasupforsale,they justcouldn’tresist.

Withacombined18yearsinthePlumbing andDesignindustry,thehusband/wifeduo sawthisbusinessventureasastepping stonetofurthertheirpassionandexpertise inimprovingthewellnessofpeoplethrough homeimprovements.

“Afterlearningabouttheextensiverangethe GuthrieBowronbrandhadtooffer,combined withthelong-standinghistoryofdecorating supplies(inCHB)establishedbyRossand SandyPepper,wefeltthiswasjustanatural progressionforustostepfurtherintoan industryweknowandlovesomuch”.

Kaylan’sbackgroundwasprimarilybathroom designandconsultation,althoughinrecent yearsshehasundergonesomestudyin ArchitecturalTechnology;adiplomashe aimstofinishinthecomingyears.Jeremy’s positionhasbeenwithintheconstruction supplyindustry,providingsalesandserviceto keymerchantsacrossthecountry.

AlongwiththeirDesignConsultantWanda WynnandPaintSpecialistSarahCook,the teamareexcitedtoprovideallofHawke’sBay withanypaint,wallpaper,decoratingsupplies, andwindowtreatmentsyouneed.Veryshortly theywillalsobeabletooffersomegreat flooringoptionstoo.

Plansarealsoinplacetotransformthe branchintoalocalinteriordesignhub.

“Forus,theGuthrieBowronmottocouldn’t

resonatemore.Inspirationreallydoes starthereandwecan’twaittohelpyou alongyourjourney.”

Thecouplewouldalsoliketothank theirfamily,friendsandthelocal communityfortheimmensesupport theyhavereceived,duringthetransition processintothebusiness.

Freein-homemeasuresandquotesare availableanytimeforcustomersfrom DannevirkethroughtoNapier. ContactGuthrieBowronWaipukurau on068587116oremail sales.waipukurau@guthriebowron.co.nz tomakeyourappointment.

Stateoftheartawardwinningpackhouse

T&GGlobal’sstate-of-the-art applespackhouseisoneof thelargestintheSouthern Hemisphereandit’slocatedatWhakatūin theheartoftheHawke’sBay.

“Wecommencedoperationsinthe firstphaseofour$85millionWhakatu applepackhouseinMay2023,which makesthis2023/24harvestthefirst fullappleseasonthatit’sbeenupand running,”DirectorofOperationsatT&G GlobalCraigBettysays.

“Ourhighlyautomatedfacilityhasa 100-metrepackingline,whichoperates twoshiftsof95people,enablingusto process3,500applesperminute.

“Whilethefacilityistwiceasbigas ourformerpackhouse,itonlyrequiresthe samenumberofteammemberstooperate it-doublingourefficiency.

“Thisinnovativepackhouseensures wehavethecapacitytohandleincreasing volumesoffruit,helpingtosupportthe domesticandexportgrowthoftheregion, sectorandnation.

“Italsoensuresthatthequalityofour fruitisprioritisedbyutilisingsomeofthe world’sleadingAIdefectsorting,softfruit handling,androboticfruitpackersand palletisertechnology.

Giventhehighlevelsofautomationin thefacility,aboutonethirdofthevolume thatcurrentlygoesthroughthepackhouse isuntouchedbyhumanhands.Thishelps maximisethehighstandardsoffood safetyandqualitythroughoutoursupply chain.

T&Ghaslonginvestedinpost-harvest technologytoensurelocalandglobal

consumershavethehighestquality premiumapples.Withbest-in-class systems,weareensuringthatourapples arrivein-marketingreatcondition.

“Thisworld-classfacilitywasdelivered ontimeandonbudgetwhichistestament toourT&Gteamandpartnerswho helpedresearch,design,constructand operationalisethisfacility-anddoingthis

duringtheconstraintsofCOVID-19and followingCycloneGabrielle.

“OurHawke’sBayteamwasvery proudtohaveourvisionandmahi recognisedinthe2023ExportNZ Hawke’sBayExportAwards,withour newWhakatupackhousenamedjoint winnerintheExcellenceinInnovation category.”

BMAccountingaimsto buildstrongrelationships withclients,helpingtheir businessessucceed. Ourteamismotivatedby leaderslikeEmma, James,andMelissa,who inspireustodeliver exceptionalservicetoour clients.

Call068761589tofindout whatwecandoforyou. www.bm.co.nz

Roboticfruitpackers.

Exteriorofthenewpackhouse.

Efficiencyhasbeendoubledatthenewpackhouse.

Interiorofpackhouseshowingoneofthe220 metrepackinglines.

Keeping technology simplefor 40years

FortyyearsonandElectrotech founderRichieRichardshasn’t changedhisphilosophywhenit comestotechnology.

“Keepitsimple…youshouldbeabletoignore theusermanualandjustturniton”.

AvisittoRichie’sartdecoinspiredKennedy Roadpremises(seephotobelow),oncethe heartofthebusinesshefoundedonApril1 1984,isnowahistoricalexperienceofhow technologyhaschanged.

ThereisplentyofElectrotechmemorabilia whichsitsalongsideanimpressivecollection ofApplecomputersandiPhoneswhilea separatebuildingonthelargeproperty showcasesavastcollectionofvintagesoft drinkbottlesandmemorabiliarelatingtothe building,whichwasthehomeofGilberds, alocalsoftdrinkandcordialproducerfrom 1929-1989.

Richie’smotivationtosetupElectrotech,the firstofmanybusinesseswaspromptedduring anindustrylockoutwhileworkingatPanPac in1983.

Anelectricianbytrade,Richiegainedtechnical electricalcontrolexperiencefirstlyatthepaper andpulpmillinKaweraubeforemovingtoa wellpaidjobatPanPacinHawke’sBay.

“AtthetimeIwasthehighestpaidemployee atPanPacanditwasgreat,untilacompany lockout(strike)happenedandIrealisedthatI wasearningalotbutmycommitmentswere veryhigh.”

“Ihadnowork,sohadtolookforsomething andendeduponatrolleyatalocalwoolstore andthatcertainlywasn’tgoingtoprovideme withenoughincome.”

“IpickedupsomeelectricalworkwithNapier basedPerreauxSoundwhichmadehigh-end stereoequipmentandwhenthelockoutended IwentbacktoPanPacbrieflybutIknewIhad togiveitagoandstartmyownbusiness.”

“Iwasbusydesigningandinstalling refrigerationcontrolsystemsforsupermarkets acrossNewZealand,inkiwifruitcoolstoresin BayofPlentyandforNewZealandBreweries andwasthecontrolsystemproviderfortheroll outofcellphonetowersacrossNewZealand forEricssonCommunications.

FromhumblebeginningswhenRichiewould takeonanyelectricaljobforadollar,the companynowhasmajorkeycontractswith thelikesofAirwaysNewZealand–looking aftertheirautomatedrunwaylightingsystems throughtomanufacturinglightingforprisons throughtoswitchboardsforlocaland internationaluse.

“InthosedaysIwasprettymuchaone-man bandandIhadverylittlemoneytosetupin business.IpinchedthefamilyHoldenstation wagonandalsosoldthefamilycaravan,which gavemeenoughmoneytobuyalittlebitofstock togetmegoing.”

TodayTechGroupandthemaintrades companies–Electrotech,TechMechanical andFiretechhaveacombinedteamof80staff. Electrotechisanelectricalengineeringand electricalcontractingcompanyproviding tailor-madesolutionsforcustomersranging fromfoodandbeveragefacilities,toapartment developersandresidentialcustomers, designingandinstallingsophisticatedwiring solutions.Electrotechisalsoexpertsin

security,audio,phoneanddatasystems, switchboards,industrialautomationandHVAC controls.

TechMechanicalServicesisthecombination ofHVAC,PlumbingandGasfitting, EngineeringandConstructionteams providingheating,ventilation,airconditioning, plumbing,gasfitting,drainlaying,engineering, sheetmetal,andthesupplyandinstallationof ModulineFencing.

FiretechServicesprovidesinstallationtesting andinspectionsofbuildingfireandservice equipmentaswellthedesign,installation, testingandserviceoffire-relatedsystems suchasfirealarm,detectionandsprinkler systems,specialhazardsystems(Gasflood), emergencylightingsystemsandrisermain& hydrantsystems.

FiretechisFPACertified,Insurance Councilapproved,IQPregisteredandisan ISO9001:2015certified.

TodayTechGroupismorestreamlinednow thaninthelate1990sandearly2000swhen RichiehadbusinessinterestsinPalmerston North,Wellington,Gisborne,Christchurchand AucklandaswellasHastingsandNapier. RecentlylongservingemployeeBradEllison hasboughtintothebusiness,startingfirstly withTechMechanicalandnowashareholder inFiretech,withtheintentionintimeof becomingthesoleowner.

ThishasenabledRichietoassumearoleof groupchiefexecutiveandsteppingawayfrom theday-to-dayoperationtofocusonthebigger picture.

AsRichiefondlyreflectson40yearsin business,heisproudthatthebusinesshas survivedandprospered;hasmaintainedmany long-standingclientsandhasstaffthathe regardsasfamily.

“Everyemployeeispartofourfamilyandwe sharethespoilsofsuccessandwhentimes aretough,werallytogether.Whoknows what’saroundthecornerbutwe’vegota soundbusinessandaloyalandhardworking team,manythathavebeenwithTechGroup formanyyears.” techgroup.co.nz

TūporeInfrastructure driventodeliver locally

Theover$800millionrebuildof roadsandbridgesinHawke’s Bayiswellunderwayandlocal civilinfrastructurebusinessTūpore Infrastructureisplayingakeyrole.

TūporechiefexecutiveGavin O’Connorsayshisteamofover100staff haveproudlybeendoingthemahisince thedaysimmediatelyafterthecyclone clearingandrepairingroadsincludingthe ExpresswayandStateHighways2,5and 50.“We’relocalandwearecommittedto helpingthecommunitiesthatwelivein andtheregiongetbackonitsfeet.

“Thatstartedwhenourteamrebuilt someofthedamageontheExpressway, rebuildingtheunderminedpavementso thatitcouldbereopenedwithin3daysas wellasundertakingriverprotectionwork andmanyotherdebrisclearingprojects.”

ItalsocameinhandythatTūpore hasanaggregatesdivision,whichwas unscathedfromthecycloneandwasable tobeakeysuppliertotheindustryto supportrebuildworkswhileitsAsphalt plantwasonlyoperationalplantinthe regionfor10months.

TūporewasalsoawardedtheNZTA contracttoclear,repairandre-open Devil’sElbowbetweenNapierand Wairoa.Theprojectisoneofmanybeing undertakenbyTransportRebuildEast CoastAlliance(TREC),apartnership betweenAlliancemembersWakaKotahi, KiwiRail,Downer,FultonHoganand Higginsalongsidelocalbusinessessuchas Tūpore.

Gavinsaysthe$3mprojectincluded theconstructionofa3.6metrehighand 50metrelongretainingwall,re-shaping oftheroadandextendingtheexisting culvert.Allgoingtoplantheprojectwill becompletedinJune.

Tūporeisalsoworkingonmany othermajorprojectsforHastingsDistrict Council,NapierCityCouncilandCentral Hawke’sBayDistrictCouncil.

Hastingswasthemostsignificantly damageddistrictintheregionandTūpore hasbeeninvolvedinrepairprojects inMiddleRoadandMaraekakaho (KereruRoadarea),andMangatahi Roadandpavementrenewalworksin WaimaramaRoad,Nottingley/Lyndhurst

Roundabout,FarndonRoadandLawn/ MillRoad.

Apanelforongoingrecoveryworksis attenderstageandGavinsaysTūporeis leadingateamofHastingsbasedsuppliers keentobeinvolved.

“Ouraimistogivecounciland ratepayersthecapacityandcapability neededtodelivertheprogrammeahead ofus.”

InCentralHawke’sBayworkshas progressedfrominitialresponseto currentpanelrecoveryworkswithkey projectsofnoteincludingroadpathway repairsonTikokinoRoadandPourerere Roadtosliprepairs,bridgeabutment repairsandriverprotectionworksonlarge partsofPorangahauRoad/Wimbledon Roadareas.

AhighlyvisibleNapierprojecthas beensafetyimprovementsonSH51 betweenAwatotoandMarineParade whileasiltremediationprojectatAwatoto hasseen100,000m3ofsiltmaterialbeing utilisedforfutureinfrastructureprojects suchasstopbankrebuilds.

TūporeiscommittedtoHastingswhereitsmainpremisesarebased,the regionanditspeople.

Ithassubmittedaresourceconsent foranewasphaltplantwhichwillincrease capacity3-4foldaswellasimprove environmentaloutcomeswithaswitch fromdieselpowertoelectric/LPG.

“Weemploylocals,supportotherlocal businessesandthroughourtrust,the GeorgeFoundationTrustwedistribute 10percentofourprofitsbackintothe community.”

Your Land, Our Expertise

Development Nous Limited offers a comprehensive suite of services to bring your land development projects to life With expertise in Surveying, Urban Design, Structural and Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Consultation, and Project Management.

As local land development specialists we have a good understanding of the local and regional plans and regulations and are well prepared to support you with your current and proposed projects We will guide you through the local government resource consent approval process and help with designing and implementing your visions with creativity and precision

Our existing and prospective clients may be unaware that Development Nous now includes Structural Engineering and Landscape Architecture as core disciplines within the company

Structural Engineering

Our structural engineering department is headed by Director Kelvin Landon a Chartered Professional Engineer (Structural) who previously ran his own Hawke’s Bay based consultancy Design Phase for 12 years prior to merging with Development Nous in 2022

Our structural team focuses on practical yet innovative designs for residential and commercial buildings and industrial structures We provide expertise in:

• Residential/Commercial and Industrial design of new builds, alterations, or extensions,

• Temporary works design for contractors

• Design of earth retaining structures,

• Bridge inspections and design,

• Structural inspections following damage to buildings,

• Seismic assessments evaluations

Landscape Architecture

Our Landscape Architecture department began in 2017 and includes design professionals who participate in a diverse range of planning and design projects, creating design solutions that nurture the environment and support a healthy ecology whilst providing engaging and realistic landscape design outcomes Our landscape team can help our clients with:

• Structure planning, master planning and land development,

• Landscape and softscape overlays in roading and transportation infrastructure,

• Landscape planning and visual assessments,

• Land rehabilitation and re-vegetation projects,

• Residential design, and urban and commercial spaces

• Parks and open spaces design including playgrounds and sport and recreation facilities.

Projects Big and Small:

We collaborate with everyone from seasoned developers to clients initiating a project for the first time with projects big and small We offer professional and practical solutions tailored to your specific needs. With our extensive experience and strong regional and national relationships, Development Nous ensures your project is successful and stress-free

KawekaHospitalstage twoonschedulefor mid-2025opening

Hawke’sBay’slargestconstruction project,KawekaHospital’snew 7400m2expansionofclinical servicesisprogressingwelltowards openinginmid-2025.

KawekaHospitalmanagingdirector DrColinHutchisonsaidsetbacksfrom COVID19arenowwellbehindthe constructionteamledbydevelopment andprojectmanagerNickWardalongside buildpartnerGemco.

Thebuildingismorethanthreetimes biggerthanthehospital’ssurgicalfacility whichopenedinSeptember2022.

“Thethree-levelbuildinghas emergedfromthegroundoverthelast coupleofyearsandwearegettingcloser torealisingourvisionofprovidinggreater accesstohealthcarefortheregion.

“Thebuildingisreallystartingtotake shapeasamodernhospitalandeveryday wegetclosertoprovidinggreateraccess toqualityhealthcareforpeoplelivingin Hawke’sBay,”saidDrHutchison.

Thecomplexfeatures31patient rooms,acardiaccatheterisationlab,

andafull-serviceimaging,consultation andoncologytreatmentcentreoffering state-of-the-artMRIandCTscanning technologyandspecialistoncology treatment–aNewZealandfirst.

Otherfacilitiesincludeapharmacy, caféwithfullcommercialkitchen,a proceduresuiteaswellasatraining andadministrationsuiteandnumerous specialistclinicianconsultspaces.

Uponcompletionofstage2,thehealth campuswillhaveover200surgicaland non-surgicalspecialists,technicians, nurses,supportandadministrationstaff.

LeadprojectmanagerNickWardsaid “thebuildprocessisgoingextremelywell withGemcoandavastmixofdedicated subcontractors.

“Itisabettertimetobebuildingright nowfollowingthemassivechallengesof buildingintheCovid-affectedmarket from2020to2022withgreatersupplyof buildingmaterialsandavailabilityoftrade firms.”

Thebuildingfeaturesthelatest seismicdesignandearthquakeproofing–

usingbaseisolationtechnology,enabling thefacilitytoremainfullyfunctional followingalargeseismicevent.

Thehospital’ssurgicalfacilityhasnow

caredforover4000patientsacrossENT (ear,noseandthroat),generalsurgery, gynaecology,urology,ophthalmologyand gastroenterology.

Leading surgical care in Hawke’s Bay

Kaweka Hospital is changing lives in Hawke’s Bay by delivering surgery in ENT (ear, nose and throat), general surgery, gynaecology, urology and ophthalmology

Kaweka Hospital, established by Hawke s Bay

Hawke’s Bay

CentralHawke’sBay:your gatewaytobusinesssuccess

DiscoverCentralHawke’sBay, thevibrantheartofNew Zealand’sbusinesslandscape. Nestledamidstrollinghillsandfertile land,CentralHawke’sBayboastsa dynamiceconomydrivenbyprimary sectors–agriculture,forestryandfish –contributingaremarkable23%to ourlocalGDPandsurpassingnational averages.Morethanjustnumbers,these sectorsrepresenthardwork,dedication andtheheartbeatofthecommunity.

Ourmanufacturingindustry, contributing12%tothelocalGDP,isat theforefrontofinnovationanddrives economicgrowththroughadvanced technology.Whileagriculturecontinues tobeourcornerstone,theservices andconstructionsectorspresentnew opportunities,demonstratingour resilienceandinventivenature.

InCentralHawke’sBay,webelieve ininvestinginourfuture.Through initiativesliketheexternallyfunded MayorsTaskforceforJobs(MTFJ) anditsMobileEmploymentHub,we connectjobseekerswithbusinessesand empowerouryouthwiththetoolsand opportunitiestheyneedtosucceed.The recentImpactLabGoodMeasureReport reflectsasocialreturnoninvestmentof $1:$5.60.Thisisnotjustcreatingjobs;it’s buildingathrivingfutureforgenerations tocome.

Despiteglobalchallenges,Central Hawke’sBaycontinuestogrow.The populationisprojectedtoincreasebytwo percentannuallyandby2033,thenumber ofresidentsisexpectedtoexceed19,000. Weweatherstorms,weadapt,wethrive. Oursisaresilientdistrictthatpromises potentialandprosperityforthosewho livehere.

JoinusinCentralHawke’sBayand experiencetheperfectblendoftradition, innovationandopportunitythatour dynamicbusinesslandscapeoffers.

Wairoa’sabilitytoriseabove adversityisbeingshownagain withthedevelopmentofnew tourismandcommunityhubaroundthe burnt-outsiteofformerMarineParade anchorAngusGemmellLtd.

MayorCraigLittleandusersagree itwouldn’tbeoutofplaceinthehubof QueenStinAucklandorsomeofthe city’sswankiersuburbancentres,butit’s justthestartofatransformationbringing agreaterfocustotheshoppingareafrom whichmainlyfamily-runbusinesseshave beenslowlydisappearingovertheyears. ThemainroadintotheMahiaPeninsula couldsoonbemovedawayfromthe coastaledgesandontotheadjacent railwaytrack.KiwiRailisremoving300 metresoftheraillinenorthofWairoato GisbornetracksouthofWaikokoputo ensuretheNūhaka-OpoutamaRdinto Mahiastaysopen.

TreatysettlementtrustTātauTātau oTeWairoacelebratedthefirstreturn ofwhenuatoiwiandhapūaspartofa settlementwhichbecamelawsixyears ago.Theformercountryschoolwill serveasaccommodationforupto19 tradespeopleregardedascrucialtothe rebuildingprocess,andlatertransition intoaresidenceforhorticulturecadets aspartoftheorganisation’shorticulture strategy.

RocketLabUSArecentlyannounced itispreparingtwoback-to-backElectron launchestodeployNASA’sPREFIRE (PolarRadiantEnergyintheFar-InfraRed Experiment)mission.Thetwodedicated missionswilleachdeployonesatelliteto a525kmcircularorbitfromRocketLab LaunchComplex1inMahia.Thefirst mission–named‘Ready,Aim,PREFIRE’ –isscheduledtolaunchnoearlierthan May22,2024.

WairoaMayorCraigLittlesavourstheambienceofnewcommunityhub GemmellsonParade.

A new direction for longstanding business

Orsborn Roadmarkers have a long history of making their mark across Hawke’s Bay and beyond

As the family-owned business celebrates 60 years serving the Bay, they are embarking on a bold and exciting new direction and embracing the opportunity of a change of ownership

Local businessman Taurus Taurima, owner of the multi-award winning civil construction business Topline Contracting, has purchased Orsborn Roadmarkers

The Orsborn family will maintain an involvement in the business, which will operate as a standalone new entity Orsborn Roadmarkers (2024) Ltd and will continue to operate from its current premises in Kelfield Place, Hastings

This new direction has the Orsborn’s and new owner Taurus excited by the opportunity to enhance the business’s longstanding reputation

Having created a successful business formula at Topline Contracting, taking it from a start-up to employing over 60 staff he also sees a bright future for the roadmarking business and is keen to build on its 60 year reputation and invest significantly in growing the business

“I’ve gotten to know the team at Orsborn’s over the last few years as we’ve worked on a number of projects together and could see they had a good business with a loyal customer base and unlimited potential,” Taurus says

Angela Orsborn will remain involved in the day-to-day operations as Branch Manager, and Taurus will look to appoint a general manager to accelerate business growth

Angela and husband Lucas have been third generation owners of Orsborn Roadmarkers Lucas’ grand parents Tony and Heather founded the business in 1964, before passing it on to Adrian and Glenda.

Angela and Lucas said the business has grown under their watch but to take it to the next level, to double or triple revenue, they began talking about the best approach

“We could have looked at a larger corporatetype business but they would have just absorbed the brand into their business or we could look for a local business that was more complimentary to us

“We’ve known Carl (Topline’s CEO) for a long time and we had also seen the success of Taurus and had gotten to know him I have admired his approach to business and his vision for Hawke’s Bay and how he looks after his staff

“I was doing the same, nurturing and mentoring our staff but on a smaller level We approached Taurus and he was really keen

With Taurus we can now grow the business It’s really exciting and we couldn’t have found a better person to take on the family business

Quickly Taurus has set about making the most of businesses potential, and is investing in new plant and equipment, rebranding and a new office fit-out to enhance working environment and professional look for visitors

He is also researching the latest in roadmarking technology from Europe, which will support efficiencies and quality of workmanship

“I want the office to portray the warmth of

the people who work there with a welcoming vibe, and I want the great work our people do to be supported by the latest in roadmarking technology,” Taurus says

Taurus has a simple business model that led to the success of Topline Contracting, “You name it we do it” which he will repeat at Orsborns

This ethos put Topline, which started in 2016 on a fast growth and success trajectory that has positioned Topline Contracting well within the local market

“We’ve become a preferred support contractor for national firms working on road and safety improvements, footpaths, cycleways and walkways all over Hawke’s Bay We also undertake direct engagement projects with local authorities, government sectors, commercial and residential clients ” Topline Contracting took out the 2023 Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce Datacom Supreme Winner Award after winning the Outstanding Social Impact Award category

Taurus is committed to providing employment and training opportunities particularly for youth and those facing employment challenges

Having turned his own life around, Taurus now offers the same opportunity through his Training Academy which was launched in 2022 The Topline Training Academy offers 3 Intakes each year and has enrolled 81 cadets to date over 6 intakes, with 72 graduates entering directly into employment within local businesses throughout Hawke’s Bay including Topline Contracting

With his passion for whanau and the local community, Taurus views the acquisition of Orsborn Roadmarkers as an opportunity to roll his sleeves up and lead Orsborn Roadmarkers (2024) Ltd into a bright and prosperous future

The business will continue to offer a full range of road marking services under its new ownership and is poised to solidify its reputation as the leading roadmarking business delivering quality services throughout the Hawke s Bay www orsbornroadmarkers co nz

Lucas Angela, Adrian, Glenda and Melanie Orsborn with new owners Taurus Taurima and wife Tinaya Wirihana

Tony Orsborn and wife Heather founded the business in 1964.

Liftin2024possibleforcommercial propertyactivity

ByDannyBlair,Director ColliersCommercialHawke’sBay

The numberof commercial andindustrial propertysaleswas subduedin2023, asbothvendors andpurchasers adoptedacautious approachaftera record-breakingcoupleofyears.

Uncertaintyregardingthelevelat whichinterestrateswouldpeak,given theinflationarybackdrop,andconcerns aboutacoolingeconomy,allweighed uponsentimentsurroundingtheproperty market.

SalesdatatrackedbytheColliers Researchteamshowedthevalueof commercialandindustrialpropertysales nationallytohavetotalled$5.21billionin 2023,thelowestannualfigurerecordedin adecade.

Giventhetimelaginthereportingof sales,thefinalfigureisstillprovisional,so willlikelyrisebutwillremainsignificantly belowthe10-yearaverageof$9.33billion.

Thevolumeofsalesalsofelltoa multi-yearlow,withtheprovisionaldata showingjustunder2,500transactions takingplaceovertheyear,downby23per centfromthe2022total.

Industrialsectorleads theway

Whilenotimmunetothegeneral slowdowninsalesactivity,theindustrial sector’sshareofoverallsales,byvalue, continuedtoincreasein2023,illustrating thestrongappealoftheassetclass.The totalvalueofsalesoverthecourseof2023 sitsataprovisionalvalueof$2.81billion,a figurewhichislikelytoincreasetoover$3 billionwhenfiguresarefinalised.

Thesector’sshareofoverallmarket activity,byvalue,hasbeentrending upwardsoverrecentyears.Overthe courseof2023,industrialpropertysales equatedto54percentofthenational total,thehighestannualproportion recorded.

Hawke’sBay

Demandforlocalofficespacehas escalatedasbusinessesinvolvedin cyclonerecoveryprojectshavesecured additionalspace.Vacancywithinprime gradepremiseshasfallentomulti-year

lows.Theretailsectorcontinuesto performwell.InHastings,thenewEast BlockonHeretaungaStreethospitality precinctisperformingstrongly.Demand forlargeformatofferingscontinuesto outstripsupply.

Despitelowerdemandfromthe agriculturalsector,industrialdevelopment activitycontinuesatanelevatedlevel.

IntheyeartoSeptember2023, buildingconsentsapprovinganadditional 80,365sqmofindustrialfloorspacewere issued,thehighestfigurerecordedfora Septemberyear-endthiscentury.

Consentsfornewofficedevelopment weremoresubduedat2,115sqm. Thisfiguredoesnotincludethemajor refurbishmentprojectat180-190Dalton Streetbeingprogressedbynewowners WallaceDevelopmentCompany,which willincreaseNapier’sA-gradeinventory by8,400sqm.

Elevateddemandforofficespacehas resultedinupwardpressureonrentals. Averageprimegradefacerentsincreased byapproximately7percentovertheyear toSeptember2023,andhavenowpeaked inHavelockNorthtoreach$485per squaremetre.

Tightermarketconditionsatthe primeendoftheretailmarkethaveagain exertedupwardpressureonsecondary graderents,whichhaveincreasedbyjust

over11percentintheyeartoSeptember. Primegradepremisescommandrentals ofbetween$440and$700persquare metre.

Anumberofrecentdatareleasesgive astrongindicationthatcurrentinterest ratesettingsarehavingtheimpactdesired bytheReserveBankofNewZealand (RBNZ).Theeconomyhasslowed,and inflationiseasing.

Therefore,thereisgrowingconfidence thatinterestrateshavenowpeaked,and theRBNZwillpossiblybeginaneasing cycleinthesecondhalfof2024orearly 2025.Consequently,thepropertymarket islikelytoenteranewgrowthphase, withsalesactivityreboundingfromthe subduedlevelsapparentover2023.

Thestabilisationininterestrates andprospectsofaneasinginmonetary policywillresultintheremovalofsome majorobstaclesthathavehamperedsales activityoverthepastyear.

Withbothpropertyownersand investorsabletovalueassetswithgreater confidence,thegapbetweenbuyerand sellerexpectationswillreduce.Buyer interest,whichin2023wasgenerally restrictedtosafehavenassets,will broadenasinvestorconfidencegrows, leadingtoanincreaseinsalesvolume. Therewillalsobelessreluctancefrom propertyownerstobringsignificantassets tomarket.

SupportingHawke’sBayBusinessGrowth

ByKarlaLee,CEO Hawke’sBayChamberof Commerce

TheHawke’sBayregion

continuestoshowresilience

inachallengingtimewith increasedbusinesscosts/economic challengesandmanycontinuingto experiencetheimpactofCyclone Gabrielle.

Ourlatestbusinessconfidence surveyshowedroadinginfrastructure isasignificantconcernwithinour community.Inresponse,theHawke’s BayChamberofCommerceis connectingwithTREC.Thisallows theChambertorelaythevoiceof thebusinesscommunity,while alsoprovidingtimelyandaccurate infrastructureupdataes.

Wearestrengtheningour commitmenttoourvalued membersandhaveadedicated membershipliaisonrole.Manyof ourexportclientswillknowKim whopreviouslyhandledtheexport documentationprocess.Kimisnow transitioningintothismembership roleandistheprimarycontactfor Chambermembersandthebusiness community,gatheringfeedback, andcollaboratingwiththeteamto respondtopriorities.Connectwith

KimtoseehowtheChambercanadd valuetoyourbusiness:membership@ hbchamber.nz.

ThelaunchofthePanPacHawke’s BayBusinessAwards2024iscoming up.Enteringtheawardsprovidesa rangeofadvantages,includingthe abilitytoinspireandmotivateyour team,benchmarkyourbusinesswith competitors,gainfreshinsights,and potentiallyenhanceyourfinancial performance.Themainbenefitfor entrantsisparticipatingintheentire applicationprocess.Thisenables businessownerstopause,identify strengthswithinthebusiness, andsubsequentlymakeimproved decisionstosupportbusinessgrowth. Regardlessofyourorganisation’s size,sector,orindustry,theBusiness Awardsareavailableforyou.The awardsoffervariouscategories cateringtodiverseareas.TheseareLeadership,Sustainability,Emerging Business,Resilience,Excellence, SocialImpactandPeople’sChoice. Thisensuresrecognitionforabroad spectrumofachievements.

Thereisnochargetoenterthe awardsanditisopentoeveryone, membersandnon-membersalike. Thisallowsforbothself-nominations andnominationsofothers.For businessesseekingassistanceinthe applicationprocess,theChamber

COUNTRYMEETSCITY

In2014,afteralmost8yearsofcreatingandsuccessfullyoperatingJARKs SurfsideCafe&BaratWaimarama Beach,ownersMarianne&PeterPoszelukdecidedtotakethesamesimple foodandservicephilosophytoHastings.Thepopulationseemedtolack eateriesandtheywerereadyforanew challengeandlessseasonalbusiness.

providessupporteverystepofthe way,includingwebinarsandindividual assistance.Forfurtherinformation contactJess:events@hbchamber.nz.

Awardnominationsarecurrently open,whileapplicationsofficially openon11thJune,coincidingwith theawardslaunchtakingplaceon thesameevening.Pleasejoinusat theBlythPerformingArtsCentre 5:30-7:30PM.Duringthisevent, you’lllearnmoreabouttheapplication process,andhearfrompastwinners. Thisisacomplimentaryevent,please registertoreserveyourplacehttps:// hbbusinessawards.nz.

Theexperienceofthelast yearcontinuestoimpactusall. Encouragingbusinessestoenter theawardsandshowcasetheir achievementsnotonlyboostsmorale, butalsoinspiresothers.It’sagreat waytospotlightthestrengthand innovationpresentinourregionwhile providingrecognitiontothosewho worktirelesslytokeeptheirbusinesses thriving.

InAugust2014theyweredelighted whenownerofTheOldCornExchange, RupertRyan,gavethemtheopportunitytobringhisbuildingbacktolife. Theirmissionstatementthenandstill todayis"todeliverqualityfoodand servicethatexceedexpectation,and treatourstaffandcustomerswiththe respectwewouldexpectinreturn."

Theyhavecreatedanenvironment wherecustomersfeeltheyhavebeen welcomedintotheirhome. Mariannesays"wehopeyouenjoy JARKsCitysideRestaurant&Baras muchaswedo" AlmosttenyearsinHastingsandstill lovingit!