TUMU Group

25/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Lauren Hibberd to Tumu as our new General Counsel.

With over 20 years of legal experience, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of commercial matters. Her collaborative approach and strong alignment with Tumu’s values make her a fantastic addition to our team.

In her role, Lauren will lead our legal function, working closely with our leadership team to help ensure Tumu continues to grow sustainably and confidently.

Welcome to the team, Lauren!

22/04/2026

21/04/2026

🚨 New Mentor Campaign – 10 Good Blokes 🚨

We’re on a mission to find 10 good blokes to step up and make a real difference. 💪

Our goal: 10 men signed up as mentors by July 2026.
Why? Because right now, over 70% of our waitlist are boys, and they’re waiting for someone like you.

Being a mentor doesn’t mean doing it alone. You can even take this journey as a couple - supporting each other while changing a young person’s life together.

This is where our community comes in 🤝
👉 Share this post
👉 Tag someone who’d make a great mentor
👉 Nominate a good bloke you know

If we reach this goal, it means 10 more boys gain a positive role model - someone who shows up, listens, and cares.

Let’s make it happen. 💙

19/03/2026

Hastings business Tumu is celebrating one year of keeping food scraps out of landfill after setting up an on-site composting system at its staff kitchens.

Tumu introduced the system 12 months ago with support from Hastings District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, and in that time diverted about 1.9 tonnes of food scraps from the landfill.

Read more about Tumu’s system, and next week’s 'From Scraps to Soil' event to learn more about composting and managing food scraps https://www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/home/article/3780/staff-embrace-system-to-keep-food-scraps-out-of-landfill?t=featured&s=1

17/03/2026

16/03/2026

Tumu was out supporting the next generation of Hawke’s Bay entrepreneurs at the Young Enterprise Trust(YES) Spark Tank last week.

Our team joined more than 450 students from 19 schools at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, mentoring groups as they tested and refined their business ideas.

Welcome Ltd CEO Anton Douglas opened the event by sharing his experience launching Welcome and practical insights on building a business.

As the main sponsor of YES Hawke’s Bay, Tumu values supporting young people with big ideas and helping them build confidence in business.

Thanks to everyone who gave their time to support the future of business in our region.

02/03/2026

1 picturesque day. 18 challenging holes. 30 competitive teams. Nearly $80,000 raised for two causes close to Tumu’s heart.

Last Friday, our inaugural Tumu X bbi Golf Tournament teed off at the stunning Hastings Golf Course, bringing together teams from across the region (and beyond) to support two incredible charities - Building Futures and Mates4Life.

Played in Ambrose format, teams of four took on the course in great spirit - competitive, generous, and ready to back two organisations doing vital mahi in our communities.

Building Futures supports rangatahi by helping them gain confidence, skills, and pathways into meaningful employment and brighter futures, while Mates 4 Life is dedicated to creating supportive workplace cultures and equipping people with the tools to look out for one another and have courageous conversations about mental health.

Out on the course, teams enjoyed a range of fun hole activations, including a standout TimberSpan challenge, where players attempted to putt through a miniature Eiffel Tower made from LVL!

Back at the clubhouse, we heard from a Building Futures graduate whose story resonated with everyone. Now three years into her role at bbi Wood Products, she spoke about her journey and the positive impact the programme has had on her life.

We also heard from Dan of Isaac's Plumbing, Pumping & Electrical, who shared how Mates 4 Life has strengthened their workplace culture. He spoke to the value of open conversations and strong support networks across their team.

The generosity continued with an exciting live auction featuring two stunning baches, a high-country hunting experience in Ngamatea, and a next-level BBQ from Mitre 10 MEGA Napier & Hastings

Congratulations to PGC Constructors Limited, who claimed the top spot on the day and won a round at the spectacular Cape Kidnappers Golf Course.

A fun, competitive and incredibly worthwhile day - and most importantly, nearly $80,000 raised to support two organisations making a real difference in our communities.

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Vet Services Hastings
Sainsbury Logan & Williams
PwC
Andrew Rochester at Bayleys
MCL Construction Ltd
Isaac's Plumbing, Pumping & Electrical
Kiwi Lumber Holdings Ltd
Red Stag TimberLab
Craigs Investment Partners
Welcome Ltd
JOLL COMMONS
Fleet Sales NZ Limited
PermaPine LTD
Craggy Range Winery
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
TimberSpan
Killarney Capital Limited
Cut Above Hair and Beauty
Bellatino's Food Lovers Market
Mitre 10 MEGA Napier & Hastings
PGC Constructors Limited
Waihau Terminal Sires
Ngamatea Hunting and Fishing
Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
Hawkes Bay Magpies

13/02/2026

Peakviews Lifestyle Living Clubhouse Officially Opened!

What was bare land less than two years ago is now a growing retirement lifestyle village on Howard Street, with 18 of 35 architecturally designed villas complete and a vibrant community already taking shape.

The new purpose-built Clubhouse sits at the heart of the Peakviews village and has been designed to support independence, wellbeing and connection. The facility includes a gym, library, lounges, games area, kitchen and dining space, and an outdoor courtyard with BBQ area - creating a welcoming social hub for residents.

We celebrated the opening alongside Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum, Hastings District Councillors, and our valued project partners - Design Group Stapleton Elliot, Harkness Builders, Maho Interiors and the wider Tumu team.

This milestone reflects the collaborative effort of everyone involved and the enthusiasm of the Peakviews residents, who have watched the development progress from the ground up.

Further villa construction and landscaping will continue throughout 2025 as Peakviews grows into a thriving community.

04/02/2026

We are proud to continue our partnership with Basketball Hawkes Bay Inc in 2026, supporting referees and secondary school basketball to help grow the game across the region.

Basketball Hawke’s Bay is proud to announce that TUMU Group has re-signed as a major sponsor for the 2026 basketball season, continuing their strong commitment to the growth and sustainability of the game across the region.

As part of this renewed partnership, TUMU Group will retain naming rights to Basketball Hawke’s Bay’s Referees, supporting officials at all levels throughout Hawke’s Bay. In addition, TUMU Group will also hold naming rights to the Secondary School Basketball Competition, which gets underway in Term 2, 2026.

The continued support of TUMU Group plays a vital role in strengthening the foundations of basketball in the region, particularly through investment in referees a critical component of delivering safe, high-quality competitions and in providing meaningful opportunities for our community to participate in organised sport.

Basketball Hawke’s Bay extends its sincere thanks to TUMU Group for their ongoing partnership and belief in the positive impact basketball has on young people, schools, and communities throughout Hawke’s Bay.

If you’re interested in becoming a basketball referee, please get in touch with us at [email protected]