Good News

"GOOD NEWS"

At 1XX, we want to hear your "GOOD NEWS"... our part of making the most of this new economy is to promote the positive news in business in the Bay of Plenty. So, we want to hear your good news. What's going on in your business, a new hire, a new product line, a great sales month? We will share your "GOOD NEWS" with the rest of the Bay of Plenty.

Warren Broadmore, Weallens Groundspread:
“Fertiliser spreading with GPS/Tracmap proof of placement mapping now available in our groundspread fleet.”

Phil Johnson, Katz Certified Organic Salon
"Professional organic Hair colouring salon, launchwed in the Eastern Bay on 22/01/2010."

Paul Julian, Julians Berry Farm
"Our staff work hard and efficiently always with a smile. Our customers are always telling us how happy are staff are. Thank you."

Mike Stables, OceanSports Marine
“Boat sales and servicing.”

Tony Bonne, Sportworld.
"We have run our annual dive sale for 11 years and each year is bigger than the last. This is due to the successful formula we use which involves using 1XX as the primary media for our advertising. We use the same ads on 1XX each year and this repetition is very successful. We have a 1XX announcer perform crossovers on the day and Mark Eagle did a great job this year. Our Dive Sale is now known NZ wide and we have people attend from all over the Bay of Plenty, in particular from Tauranga. We spend more than we used to for our advertising but it always pays off. The staff work very hard in the lead up to, and on the day but they all enjoy it.”

Paul Julian, Julian’s Berry Farm
“On Labour Day we sold 1026 ice creams in one day! This is the first time we have sold over 1000 in one day—we’ve been trying for 3 years and have finally done it!”

Radio Bay of Plenty Ltd - 1XX
1XX reception recently had a delightful call from one very grateful and happy listener. Last month on Bay Bazaar, she phone in and advertised for a wheelbarrow as she had a load of wood on her drive that she needed to shift. Not long after her request hit the air waves her phone started to ring. She not only got her wheelbarrow but a lovely couple and their 4 kids also moved all of her wood for her.
Needless to say the lady was extremely grateful and wanted to express her gratitude to the family as well as to the “lovely lady on the radio who did such a great job of putting it across.”

Trevor & Michelle Nelley, Spiritual Gardens Ltd.
“Natural earth and holistic fairs. Quality crystal jewellery and phone readings. www.spiritualgardens.co.nz”

Grant Kinnaird, Opotiki ITM
“Wholesale timber and hardware. Hiab for hire, digger for hire, free trailer, free quotes and friendly staff.”

Bronwen Foxx - DRCT
During the New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres National Training conference held in Napier on the 18th and 19th of May, Whakatane's own Bronwen Foxx was awarded the very prestigious ‘President Award’. This was awarded by the NZFDIC president Mr Noel Matthews and was awarded in recognition of two recent projects Bronwen has tirelessly worked on. The projects are the development of the new qualification ‘the National Certificate in Community Support Services Disability Information provision level 4’ and the re-development of the disability information website WEKA (www.weka.net.nz). Bronwen, who is also the Vice-President of the NZFDIC, was delighted to receive the award in recognition for the work she and others have done on the national training qualification.

Hoofcamp Saddlery
Kathryn Dick: "Horse cover laundering and re-proofing now at Hoofcamp saddlery, 183 Commerce St, Whakatane."

Fonterra Payout

The projected payout has now been increased to $5.20 (from $5.10)

KAMTECH & Associates

One local business gets creative during economic downturn. Whakatane based consultancy, KamTech & Associates has begun considerable online developments to assist in taking the business to the next level. This resulted in the creation of a virtual boardroom, allowing clients to network online with Founding Director, Rawinia Kamau and other clients – providing a forum for issues based discussion, The development of online mentoring tools, including an interactive business plan, that will enable both client and their staff to contribute to achieving their business vision.

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Project HOPE

The Bay of Plenty Energy Cancer Centre has exceeded all expectations since it’s opening in February 2009. Total cost of the centre was $1.2m which included the cost of the renovation, furnishings and amenities. After meeting all costs and retaining a small amount for contingencies, the Project HOPE committee has $530,000 balance of funds which the committee have decided to allocate to the following:

* $250,000 to HOSPICE EBOP for renovations to the buildings

*$50,000 to PLUNKET WHAKATANE for the rebuilding of their centre

* To retain $230,000 to further investigate the establishment of a renal dialysis unit to service the Eastern Bay of Plenty area.

The Bay of Plenty Energy Cancer centre is a statement of a caring community insisting on only the very best of care for it’s people and The distribution of these funds will support an excellent range of projects in our community

LJ Hooker Opotiki:
“It’s never been a better time to invest in property. Interest rates have never been this low. BUY TODAY!”

Paul Byrne, Wharf Shed Restaurant.
Local Restaurant retains national ‘NZ Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence Award’
“We are delighted with this year’s result. It proves that we are consistent and that our product is of a high standard. It reflects the hard work of the chefs who have no idea who the judges are or when they will arrive to eat.”

John Baker, Baker Marine Charters
"Recent reports are of the fish life (at the Seafire Wreck) becoming abundant. A great dive."

Steven Nelson, Opotiki Tyre Service (2008) Ltd.
"Replacing nitrogen compressed air fills for your tyres. Anything can have it's tyres filled including motorbikes, 4 x 4's etc."

Cathy Cresswell, Weallens Groundspread.
"Groundspread sheet fitted with TRACMAP, a proof of placement nutrient management tool for farmers."

Chrysalis Hair:
"Open just 6 months and we've had a fabulous start to our new business. We've even welcomed Selena Dickie to our team. She's returned to Te Puke after a few years away and we've won 2 business awards - wow! Thanks Te Puke!"

Rosita's
"Not Your Daughter's Jeans (N.Y.D.J.) - The magical 'tummy tuck' jeans that make every woman feel special. A new product to Whakatane that is selling like hotcakes."

A Kidz World Homebased Childcare and Education Service:
"Our regular child centred playgroups have introduced visits to the Whakatane Gymnastics Club where Naomi has set-up pre-school gym equipment and challenges. How great it is to see the children develop their physical skills with their educators from A Kidz World."

Julians Berry Farm:
"On Labour Day 2008, we made 996 ice creams. Let's try and make it 1000 in one day!"