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Alan Clarke: Beware of following the group
Over the past four weeks, we have looked at the main issue around forecasting and whether we can predict a boom or a bust, writes Alan Clarke But, what about next week ?
Seven-year rule could do with tweaking
Every year, our letters are met with surprise. "Do I really have to keep all my records for seven years?" They ask me this like they hope the rule has changed, writes Jeremy Tauri.
Media firm integrates under a fresh brand
NZME. chief executive Jane Hastings says the renaming of Hawke's Bay Today's parent company will help evolve the way news is delivered.
Jobs boom as rural sector leads growth
The number of new Hawke's Bay jobs listed on SEEK last month was up 22 per cent on the same time last year, as employment opportunities in farming improve around the country.
Hawke's Bay Seafoods' property seized
Alleged fishing quota anomalies by Hawke's Bay Seafoods have led to High Court restraining orders being placed under the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act.
Alan Clarke: A bust often follows the good times
In an ideal world, we would be able to predict the top of a boom, and then we could alter our investments and assets accordingly, writes Alan Clarke.
Jeremy Tauri: Tax cuts should not be snubbed
I've been surprised at the number of people who say they don't want National's proposed tax cut, writes Jeremy Tauri.
Jeremy Tauri: It's hard to see merit in capital gains tax
Capital gains tax is a big topic of debate at the moment, although David Cunliffe's Labour camp may want to forget his policy fumble in the recent debate.
Port picks up naming rights for city team
The Napier Port has become naming-rights sponsor for the team of teens representing Napier at the 48th International Children's Games in Australia this year.
Bay firms see business rise in past year
Small businesses in Hawke's Bay are tracking significant growth, as national revenue growth hits its highest level in five years.
Initiative created in isolation: Dalton
Economic development agency Business Hawke's Bay says the province's councils are working collaboratively to attract investment.
Third EIT grad nabs title
The winner of the New Zealand Young Viticulturist of the Year title, Paul Robinson, is an "outstanding success story" for the Hawke's Bay winegrowing industry, EIT says.
Boss would have liked more time
Despite being put into liquidation Infracon is "fundamentally a good, little business", the company's chief executive says.
Georgia is on Waipukurau firm's mind
The Global Campaign for Wool initiative is all about creating new uses, markets and demand for the fibre.