There are currently more than 92,000 working age people living in Hawke’s Bay, and Statistics New Zealand expects that figure to continue to grow in the future.

That means there’ll be plenty of people to meet the future employment needs of businesses in the region.

There is particular expertise in the processing of agricultural, horticultural and wood products, in manufacturing and in community, business and retail services.

New Zealand has a reputation for being a little less restrictive when it comes to labour laws, when compared to countries such as Australia and most European countries.

This gives businesses here more flexibility, and the ability to be more entrepreneurial and to move with speed.

Another advantage of being based in New Zealand and Hawke’s Bay is the labour force is skilled and hard-working yet cost-effective by world standards.