Mayor Yule, meet Mayor Arnott. As much as you claim you and other local elected leaders have linked arms to put amalgamation on the agenda, consider this … You indeed […]
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Environmental advocacy – policy matters
And yet, most agree that to effect change, engaging with councils and legislation and influencing policy is work that has to be done.One of the problems is the very structures […]
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Communication is the key
Communication between schools and parents is more important than ever before. We speak to education representatives about the complexities of communicating effectively in an ever- evolving pandemic and parents tell […]
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If only we had the people
In April 2020, a few weeks into New Zealand’s first nationwide lockdown, our team of five million rallied behind the efforts to eradicate Covid-19.In the weeks that followed we were […]
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EIT becomes part of national vocational education network
Most people are aware of the major reforms Government has announced, such as in health, Three Waters and local government. All have attracted media attention.People are often less aware, how- […]
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Skills shortage hits Pan Pac
Whirinaki timber processor Pan Pac Forest Products is not immune from the labour shortage impacting almost every business in New Zealand. A triple whammy of closed borders, record low unemployment, […]
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DOVE HB applauds family violence services funding
A Government commitment to spend $114.5 million on the prevention of family violence has been welcomed by Hawke’s Bay leaders in the sector, who say it’s a positive step towards […]
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Port video previews new 6 Wharf
Napier Port has announced its new 6 Wharf will be operational in July. This brief video illustrates what to expect. Once fully operational, Napier Port’s 6 Wharf will provide increased […]
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Local watchdog gives kudos
Jessica Maxwell, publisher of Wings and Wildlife (which we are pleased to promote, here’s latest edition), is a formidable, relentless and outspoken protector of animal welfare and our urban streams, […]
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Living colour
Relocating and rebuilding in Hawke’s Bay was a thirty-year dream for Maggie and Graeme Walker. Their luminous vision is now complete. Chalk and a kaleidoscope of colour sit side by […]
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Puti Lancaster – Harvester of stories
On Christmas Day Hawke’s Bay theatre’s brightest star shone its last. A master of storytelling, Puti Lancaster was taken before her time, right when her creative luminescence was at its […]
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Is Hawke’s Bay local government fit for purpose?
A ‘Local Government Review’ is underway, initiated by the minister who most strikes apprehension if not fear in the hearts of our 49 councillors and four mayors in the region […]
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Rage against the machines
Spin the wheel: chook, chicken or chocolates? Beadlebomb in the last race at Waipukurau on Saturday for a trifecta. Lotto, Powerball, Strike and a scratchy on the side. Or hours […]
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Nurses deserve our accolades
International Nurses Day is celebrated 12 May. Nursing is the largest group of health professionals in the country, with 62,342 people working as enrolled nurses, registered nurses and nurse practitioners […]
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New model for Art Deco Festival
“Same, but different” In a sign of the times, the Napier Art Deco Trust has changed some of its functions and dis-established the role of Festival Director due to the […]
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Failed leadership on ‘3 Waters’
Last week the Government took further steps to ready its ‘3 Waters’ reforms. Writing of this, business journal NBR acknowledged: “There is indeed a reasonable case for restructuring public water infrastructure away […]
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Ahuriri firm raises $23m
Ahuriri-headquartered Re-Leased has just raised NZ$23 million in fresh capital to fund its further product development and global expansion. Founded (2013) and led by HB’s Tom Wallace, Re-Leased offers cloud-based […]
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Sven Baker, Starting Anew
You trip over smart, successful people every day in Hawke’s Bay. It’s like we breed them here. You’ll probably know the names – Drury, Wallace, Nimon, Bostock, Buck, Whyte and […]
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Finding joy
Let’s face it. The last two years have held more than their fair share of potential joy-busting events. If you’ve had some moments where joy felt scarce then rest assured, […]
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Kōkōrangi ki Kōkōwai: Weaving Earth and Sky
One of the more insidious and damaging hallmarks of colonialism is loss of culture. It serves the invader’s superiority narrative to devalue indigenous wisdom, casting the carriers of native knowledge […]
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Wings and Wildlife – May
This month’s Wings and Wildlife, prepared by Jessica Maxwell, features: New walking and mountain biking trails at Maraekakaho. Enjoy the rustle of autumn leaves in Keirunga Gardens. Cook’s Petrel are […]