Bonnie Flaws

Mar 20, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Bonnie Flaws

[As published in March/April BayBuzz magazine.]Unlike many other estuaries in New Zealand, Ahuriri has not yet reached the point of no return. So the establishment of a tributaries catchment group, and a statutory committee charged with protecting it, may have come in the nick of time.

Feb 1, 2024 | baybuzz.co.nz | Sahiban Hyde |Andrew Frame |Bonnie Flaws |Abby Beswick

[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.]We’d like you to meet a few uniquely talented people, mostly flying ‘under the radar’, some with quite uncommon skills, all striving to be the best at what they do ‘in their zones’. Offered as sources of inspiration. By Andrew FrameThe sound of leather on willow is a quintessential part of Hawke’s Bay summer as the region’s long hot days are the perfect setting for games of cricket in our region’s many parks.

Sep 13, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Bonnie Flaws

[As published in September/October BayBuzz magazine.]As the region grapples with its ongoing recovery from the February floods, BayBuzz is exploring possible improvements for long term resilience. Here we examine whether waste to energy solutions might be part of the basket of solutions that would see us robust and ready for future shocks.

Jul 26, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Bonnie Flaws

After having its assets wiped out by Cyclone Gabrielle, Zeelandt Brewery, formerly located in Esk Valley, has its core range of beers back in production using contract brewers in Auckland … for the time being. This is a good news story for the Bay after a traumatic few months. The family business operated the brewery and garden bar in Esk Valley, which were all wiped out along with their home.

Jul 20, 2023 | baybuzz.co.nz | Bonnie Flaws

A new agreement to rebuild the road network on the East Coast after Cyclone Gabrielle has been signed by Waka Kotahi, KiwiRail, Fulton Hogan and other existing maintenance contractors was  announced by Waka Kotahi last week. The Transport Recovery: East Coast Alliance will design and deliver road works on the state highway and rail networks over the coming years.