Northland Inc's BA5
Kai pai and thank you everyone who came to our Northland Inc BA5, and helped celebrate The Orchard's fourth Birthday last night, we would like to say: Thank you!
It was fantastic to have such a wonderful turnout, and to acknowledge the mahi of the Northland Inc team for their tireless work through this challenging year.
We would like to extend a special thank you to:
Northland Inc and NZ Chambers of Commerce Northland for putting on such a successful BA5.
The speakers - Stephen Smith (North Chamber, CEO) Sophie Wiltshier (Northland Inc, Business innovation and growth Team Leader), Tania Burt (Northland Inc, GM Destination), Sarah Petersen (Northland Inc, Board Chairperson), Zachary Woods (Northland Inc, Early Stage Growth Advisor/The Pick 21), Murry Reade (Northland Inc, CEO) and Jude Thompson (Northland Inc, Economic Action Plan Portfolio Manager).
Nourish Lunchbar catering for the tasty food
Marsden Estate for the wine
McLeod's Brewery for the beer
Rene’s Kombucha for our non-alcoholic options
Bryce Zhang Photography- We are so excited to receive the photos Monday.
And the band, Dusty Road, for the amazing ambience that you brought to the evening.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Next Art Exhibition at Reyburn House Art Gallery, Town Basin, Whangarei
Now showing at Reyburn House: Simon Payton & Kristin Kay.
Simon’s exhibition features The Dancer, Iconic Warplanes, Portals and his distinctive 0s & Xs works, layered with colour and structure. Kristin Kay’s sculpture adds a strong three-dimensional presence in the gallery.
Exhibition runs 17 Feb – 15 March.
Meet the Artists: Friday 13 March, 5pm. Drinks and nibbles provided. All welcome.
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