What will Hawke’s Bay visitors want in 2030… how do we respond to these demands and also enhance our community? Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, employing millions of people. It is an incredible enabler of...Read more
Times have changed. No longer is the old way of doing things good enough to succeed in the 21st century. In fact, the ‘No8 fencing wire’ mentality coupled with the ‘she’ll be right’ attitude that Kiwis have prided themselves on for so long...Read more
I am passionate about Hawke’s Bay. That explains, on the one hand, my enormous enthusiasm over the years for the exciting potential of our region. And on the other hand, it explains my frustration as I see so much wasted opportunity and clinging...Read more
In the archives of the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce are scores of reports on economic development, development strategies, economic plans, and endless minutes of meetings going back over 15 years. These volumes are the products of...Read more
Recently I’ve been heavily involved in one of the most challenging issues of my career and the single biggest factor in our future success. Regional reform, amalgamation, or whatever you call it, is an emotive issue. People are passionate and...Read more
Pure Hawke’s Bay represents Hawke’s Bay growers and producers who believe that branding the region as a world-renowned producer of premium food that is not genetically modified (GM) should be a central plank in our region’s economic...Read more
