Terms of Use

Effective date: 1 June 2026

These terms of use govern your access to and use of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Limited (HBRIC, we, us, our) website at www.hbric.nz (the Site). By using the Site, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

1. General information only

The content on this Site is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. HBRIC makes no representation or warranty that the information on the Site is accurate, complete, or current. You should seek independent professional advice before making any decision based on information published on this Site. Nothing on this Site is an offer, invitation, inducement, or recommendation to acquire, hold, or dispose of any financial product, including shares in Napier Port Holdings Limited (NZX: NPH). HBRIC is not a licensed financial advice provider and does not provide financial advice. Any person considering an investment decision in relation to Napier Port should rely on Napier Port’s own disclosures released through NZX, and should seek advice from a licensed financial adviser. Any forward-looking statements, projections, or targets published on this Site are subject to risk and uncertainty, may change without notice, and should not be relied upon.

2. Limitation of liability

To the extent permitted by law, HBRIC excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the content of this Site. This includes direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise. Nothing in these terms limits any rights you may have under the Privacy Act 2020 or the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

3. Intellectual property

All content on this Site, including text, images, graphics, and documents, is owned by or licensed to HBRIC and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and download content for your personal, non-commercial use only. You must not reproduce, distribute, or republish any content from this Site without our prior written permission.

4. External links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. HBRIC does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content of any linked website. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

5. Availability of the Site

We aim to keep the Site available and up to date, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend, withdraw, or restrict access to the Site at any time without notice.

6. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

7. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us at:

Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Limited

Email: enquiries@hbric.nz

Postal address: 4 Hanui Road, Hastings 4172