The next generation of a Hawke’s Bay family which is leading New Zealand in organic produce has another member making her mark on the food and beverage scene. At 23 Liv Glazebrook, who is the neice of Bostock New Zealand’s owner John Bostock, has helped craft a range of premium apple ciders for Lewis Road released Read more…
The ongoing success of Hawke’s Bay Airport as a regional gateway and economic enabler has required the airport to apply for an expansion of its permitted noise boundaries. Hawke’s Bay Airport chairman Tony Porter said the airport is undergoing its most exciting period of transformation in history, but this comes with growth challenges. Mr Porter Read more…
Hawke’s Bay’s largest provider of primary health services, The Hastings Health Centre, is introducing free family doctor and nurse visits for under 18 year olds, enrolled with its health team. The Hastings Health Centre’s chief executive Andrew Lesperance said this would see over 1700 teenagers living in Hastings and Havelock North now having free access Read more…
A growing appetite for organic poultry produce amongst Hong Kong’s food elite is catapulting a pair of Kiwi brothers onto the global food scene, as Asia’s top supermarket chains and restaurants look to source their product. A recent trip to Asia’s food capital has secured supply contracts to three of Hong Kong’s major supermarket chains Read more…
Media Release 2 October 2017 The Havelock North Business Association is excited to be hosting the winners of its first “Ultimate Week in the Village.” Over 50 Havelock North Businesses have generously sponsored the $12,000 promotion, which showcases the best of Havelock North, from hospitality, shopping, activities, wine tours, and health and beauty. HNBA President Read more…
High performance mānuka seedlings are in high demand with close to two million seedlings expected to be sold for planting in 2018. Mānuka Farming NZ has increased production of its high performance mānuka seedlings by over 500 percent in just three years. In the 2015 all 305,000 seedlings were sold for planting in winter 2016; one million seedlings in 2016 to Read more…
New Zealand’s stellar growing season is producing the best apples in the world. New Zealand’s stellar season is proving why New Zealand is the best place in the world to grow apples. Harvesting the 2017 record apple crop is in full swing with orchards across New Zealand’s apple growing regions a picture of red and Read more…
New Zealand’s buoyant apple and pear industry is set to produce the country’s largest ever crop, on the back of a successful plan for billion-dollar export growth. Pipfruit New Zealand’s chief executive Alan Pollard said crop estimates just completed show the 2017 forecast of 584,000 tonnes will eclipse the previous record of 560,000 tonnes held Read more…
The pressure to protect Hawke’s Bay’s GM Free status mounts as the Prime Minister, Ministers and MPs descend on Hastings for a major economic summit hosted by Ngati Kahugnunu. A group of exporters and growers from Pure Hawke’s Bay are using the “Taniwha Dragon” summit as an opportunity to promote the economic benefits of keeping Read more…
Preparations are well underway to feed the thousands of Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival participants descending on Hastings. Te Matatini’s major sponsors, Bostock New Zealand and Mr Apple have donated a huge amount of produce to feed the masses. Bostock New Zealand is providing an unlimited amount of squash and onions as well as giving Read more…
Hawke’s Bay is set to sparkle for one of the region’s vital child social support services – Family Works. Presbyterian Support East Coast (PSESC) today announced Family Works would be the recipient of its annual charity fundraising event “Sparkle 2017” to be hosted on the grounds of principal sponsor Trinity Hill – May 20 2017. Read more…
Rush Munro’s celebrated 90 years with thousands pouring through the gates of the Garden Parlour in Hastings, yesterday. Owner John Bostock spoke to the crowds about the successful Hawke’s Bay icon. “It’s fantastic to see everyone out to celebrate and share their memories of Rush Munro’s – 90 years on we are still using the same Read more…