Business news
The Ngāti Porou woman who invented BMW’s colour-changing car
Stella Clarke will change the way you buy a car.
Gisborne Holdings Ltd makes $5.3m loss, to review asset portfolio after agreeing strategy with council
Challenging weather, along with low stock and tree prices, had big impact.
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
Regional Feds support call for rural banking probe
Gisborne-Wairoa Fed back calls for an independent inquiry in rural banking
Property boom: Gisborne region soars in home consents and sales
Huge amount of property market "positivity" after a tough 2023.
Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads
Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.
A steady-as-she-goes February at the port
Eastland Port had a “steady” February shipping-wise. Eight log ships took over 178,000 tonnes of logs out of the region and it was another good cruise ship month with five vessels visiting. Hundreds of passengers and crews explored the region in...
Powering on in a tough year
2023 has been an exceptionally busy year for the team at the region’s electricity lines company, Firstlight Network. In March, Eastland Network became part of Clarus (formerly Firstgas Group), one of New Zealand’s largest energy groups.
Visa rules hampering flight schools, potential for regional economies
The new Government has been urged to loosen visa rules for Vietnamese pilot cadets, so the pilot training industry can live up to its potential to invest up to $162 million a year into regional economies. Aviation NZ and Education New Zealand...
CPS celebrates 10 years, delivering $1bn of works
Gisborne-based Civil Project Solutions (CPS) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. Since 2013, CPS has delivered over $1 billion of public and private works through civil project management and engineering services across Tairawhiti and...
Holiday season smarts — are you prepared?
Debra Leach Here is BDO’s annual reminder for employers around how, which and when to pay those problematic public holidays, plus a tip on how to pay employees’ final pay. CLOSEDOWN PERIODS If you are lucky enough to have a complete shutdown of...
Employment laws changing
After 20 days of closed-door talks, the details of the two coalition agreements were revealed on November 25, 2023. The National Party, Act and New Zealand First have formed the new coalition Government and confirmed their 100-day action plan...
Empowering businesses: A blueprint for the first 100 days and beyond
Column by Andrew Bayly, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing In a new era of government, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) find themselves at the forefront of our policy priorities. Over 97 percent of businesses in our economy are...
Uber Eats in Gisborne now
Gisborne is now part of the Uber Eats empire, following the app’s expansion into new markets across regional New Zealand. “New Zealanders have embraced the convenience of accessing an incredible selection of restaurants at their fingertips in...
Juggling work, study and starting their family
Working full-time as well as starting a family didn’t stop Kate and Mark Richards from embarking on study towards their MBAs. It took a lot of effort and sacrifice, but they got there. They talk to Kim Parkinson about the journey . . . In 2020...
Spring brings a feeling of optimism, new beginnings
NETWORK EFFECTS by Tessa Allan Tessa Allan Seven months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, do we have grounds to feel optimistic with where we are at? Many in our community are still reeling from the effects of cyclones Gabrielle and Hale as well as other...
Time to review your banking arrangements
Alex Cochrane Navigating through challenges posed by high interest rates, severe weather events, the pandemic and market changes can be daunting for our community. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to review your banking arrangements and ensure you...
Business news around NZ
AI chip giant Nvidia reports blockbuster revenue
vidia on Wednesday said it finished its fiscal year with record high revenue of $130.5 bil
Finger Lickin' Good: Restaurant Brands NZ profit spikes 60%
KFC’s record sales were driven by innovative products and viral marketing.
We were wrong on net zero, BP boss says
Energy giant to spend billions drilling for oil and gas as it shuns renewables.
More Gisborne Herald business news
Time to review your banking arrangements
Alex Cochrane Navigating through challenges posed by high interest rates, severe weather events, the pandemic and market changes can be daunting for our community. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to review your banking arrangements and ensure you...
Māori businesses planning for change
Māori businesses in Tairāwhiti that work with whenua are looking at ways to do things differently, says BDO Gisborne managing partner Kylee Potae. Ms Potae has a specialist focus in whenua Māori, and a personal passion for strategic planning...
Selling Nissans for 40 years
A Gisborne car dealership is celebrating 40 years of selling Nissans. Enterprise Nissan is Gisborne’s oldest locally owned new-vehicle franchisee. Business founder Fred Lewis always had a relationship with cars before setting up one of the...
Indian market next on radar for StardustMe
A space and technology company founded by an East Coast entrepreneur is now eyeing expansion into India, after already opening in New Zealand and Australia. StardustMe provides space memorial flights to celebrate life. Ashes are launched into orbit...
Pultron ‘a local gem’
A pioneer in the field of pultrusion manufacturing technology, Gisborne-based Pultron Composites Ltd has dedicated over four decades to revolutionising structural materials with composites and last month was recognised as “exporter of the year”...
Seeding entrepreneurship at Tolaga Bay
An inventive “evergreen fund” concept is backing Maori entrepreneurs in the Tolaga Bay area with start-up loans and mentoring. Right now, Tolaga Bay Innovation is seeking eight entrepreneurial individuals with a focus on service businesses, to...