Great Things Grow Here

Gain valuable insights on innovation, leadership, and creativity at Focus on Business with Sir Ian Taylor on 13 November 2024. If you’re looking for inspiration to challenge the status quo, this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of New Zealand's most visionary pioneers. Sir Ian Taylor’s career, from founding Animation Research Ltd. to earning recognition as New Zealander of the Year, demonstrates the power of bold innovation and perseverance. His approach to addressing social issues, especially in education, will inspire you to embrace a creative, solution-focused mindset. Join Hastings District Council and the Hastings City Business Association for an inspiring session that will challenge your thinking on business and leadership. Tickets are $45pp or $325 for a table of 8 plus fees and includes breakfast. To learn more or to purchase tickets, https://bit.ly/3NnXr96 #GreatThingsGrowHere

Napier-based Pania Toastmasters has seen many people through public speaking and communication journeys over the 40 years the club has been running, and has celebrated the milestone with lunch and of course a few speeches. Read the full article https://bit.ly/405hZKW #GreatThingsGrowHere

Activating innovation & helping businesses to grow faster, Callaghan Innovation partners with businesses of all sizes, providing a range of innovation, research & development services to suit each stage of growth. Contact the team https://bit.ly/2o1IVeY #greatthingsgrowhere

Hastings Karamu Rotary has confirmed $150,000 was raised from its annual cocktail fundraiser for Cranford Hospice, raising over $490,000 towards a proposed new home for Cranford in the last three years. Read the full article https://bit.ly/3Y6m54m #GreatThingsGrowHere

Looking to connect with other Hawke's Bay businesses. Head over to our Brand Champions directory to network with fellow Hawke’s Bay businesses https://bit.ly/45qII3J #greatthingsgrowhere

The Lattery Group - the locally owned civil construction business has grown their staff by 20 percent in the past five years and outgrown their Hastings premises. So, they are on the move, taking the 75 plus team into a 6000 sq/m purpose-built base in the Irongate business district. Read the full article https://bit.ly/47RA94O #GreatThingsGrowHere

Find out more about our region ... Hastings. Living in Hastings positions you in a large & diverse area that includes local geographic heroes, Cape Kidnappers & Te Mata Peak, as well as the productive land that is the engine room of the regional economy https://bit.ly/3gznzkl

Wairoa's independent newspaper the Wairoa Star is back under new ownership after it stopped publishing in May due to financial constraints, with Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa iwi trust acquiring of the 103 year old paper. Read the article https://bit.ly/4f03M6A #GreatThingsGrowHere

Three local mana wāhine are joint recipients of the Annie Aranui Scholarship this year, which they will use to further their careers and study. Read the full article https://bit.ly/3ZRhrIC #GreatThingsGrowHere

Looking for affordable rooms for meetings & business events in Hawke's Bay? Welcome to Te Rae, where they provide businesses with support & advice. Come & visit their beautiful space at 101 Queen Street East, Hastings. Find out more https://www.terae.nz/ #GreatThingsGrowHere