Parts of Hawke's Bay continue to enjoy rising fortunes with property sales over the past year.

The news that a one-stop-shop for business growth is opening in Ahuriri can only be good for our region.

Hastings District Council is considering prosecuting a property developer who has moved houses on to residential sections without resource consent twice in the past three months.

House buyers in Hawke's Bay have more choice, thanks to an increase in the number of houses listed for sale.

Foodstuffs' denial of spoiling tactics towards the new Hastings City Growers' Market has encouraged more market vendors to come forward, says Susan McDade.

Hawke's Bay is home to at least one chief executive on a remuneration package of more than $500,000