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Mandatory Covid vaccinations ‘good for businesses’

Mandate welcomed by the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce

QV house price index rises here, dips in some centres

REGIONAL property values here continue the rising trend, ending the first month of the year up nearly $40,000 from the same time last year. The latest QV house price index show that at the end of last month, average house values here rose to...

City centre thriving again, with shoppers out in force

The city of Gisborne was humming again yesterday as New Zealand woke up to life under Alert Level 2. Gisborne city centre resembled Boxing Day crowds at times, with shoppers out in force. People flocked back to places like The Warehouse, which was...

Election brings slump in house prices

A $27,000 slump in median house prices in Gisborne is probably partly down to uncertainty brought on by the upcoming General Election, the Real Estate Institute says. Latest data from REINZ shows house prices in Gisborne last month fell to their...

Gisborne economy in relatively good shape

NEWS just in that cruise ship visits contributed $3 million in value-add to the local economy last year builds on “a positive feeling” surrounding regional economic activity, says Activate Tairawhiti chief executive Steve Breen. This is reflected...

Good vibe as forestry sector returns to work

Many of the region's forestry workers were back on the job yesterday and more will go back into the forest over the next week as the industry steadily ramps up again in Alert Level 3 of the Covid-19 pandemic measures. Eastland Wood Council chief...

Kowhai leaving with second load of Gisborne Kiwifruit

The freighter Kowhai will sail from Eastland Port later today with the second consignment of Gisborne kiwifruit bound for overseas markets. The Kowhai is taking away 1200 pallets and follows the freighter C S Service which also loaded 1200 pallets...

Women in Business Night a chance to create connections

The first ever Tairawhiti Women in Business Night was a success with all spaces taken and plans for further networking events. The networking event held on November 11 was hosted by BNI First Light - Gisborne in collaboration with Taiki e! Impact...

Cruise season a success

THE cruise ship season for Gisborne has been a successful one despite the second cancellation of a visit, says cruise co-ordinator Lana Davy. Sea conditions thwarted the Crystal Symphony’s visit yesterday — the second of four scheduled visits to...

Forming a Tairawhiti Youth Employment Strategy

EMPLOYERS, businesses and the region’s young people are all to be given a say in the creation of a regional strategy to provide young people here with a “pipeline” into employment. Activate Tairawhiti economic development project manager Kim...

Bananas an opportunity for region

Bananas, so often associated with warm tropical climates on the equator, may prove to be another cropping opportunity for enterprising horticulturalists from Northland to Gisborne. New Zealanders have an appetite for the yellow fruit, chomping...

Ngarimu finalist in excellence awards

Eastland Network assets and planning manager Mikaere Ngarimu has been named as a finalist at the 11th annual New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards. Mr Ngarimu is one of three finalists for the title of Young Energy Professional of the Year. Judges...

Rocket Lab launches $10k scholarship

Supporting women and gender minorities to pursue STEM

Hiring the best people to join your organisation — some handy tips

A FOUNDER can’t grow a winning enterprise singlehandedly. Some may try, but it is nearly impossible to do so. Every well-known entrepreneur has built a flourishing business with great employees by his or her side. Yes, certainly, an entrepreneur...

Rua loss expected

Pharmaceutical company comfortable with progress

Ready to grow and diversify

Ngati Porou Holding Company has a chief executive for the first time, Shayne Walker who is originally from Wairoa. Matai O’Connor talks to Mr Walker and holding company chairman Matanuku Mahuik

Seeking names for HB Export Awards

Entries have opened for the seventh Hawke’s Bay Export Awards. Details of the awards were announced by ExportNZ Hawke’s Bay executive officer Amanda Liddle. Businesses will compete for the Best Established Exporter Award (organisations with...

First up for advocacy GDC’s long-term plan

The first quarter of 2021 has seen us, at the Chamber of Commerce, reflect on what our purpose is for our Tairawhiti community and the value we can add to our membership base. The Chamber of Commerce is a worldwide organisation and in New Zealand...