Hōhepa partners with Z Business to keep the community moving
July 15, 2025
Z Energy (Z) is proud to announce Hōhepa Hawkes Bay as one of its newest Z Business customers.
Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay, an organisation which offers support for intellectually disabled children and adults, has recently signed up to Z Business, to provide fuel for its fleet of 90 vehicles.
Hōhepa Hawkes Bay CEO, Santiago De Marco says, "each kilometre travelled carries the people we support to school, day activities, work placements, and back home again, but also much further: to farm work that builds purpose, to holiday adventures that create memories, to concerts and community events that bring joy, and to recreational outings that foster wellbeing and connection.
“These journeys are not incidental—they are essential. They reflect our deep commitment to ensuring that every individual has access to the richness of life, to places where they want to be, and are seen, heard, and valued. While we remain conscious of our environmental impact, we equally honour the role of transport in enabling an active quality of life, participation, and belonging."
Hōhepa values partners who align with their mission of creating inclusive and supportive environments.
Z’s Community Stand is a commitment to supporting a resilient and healthy Aotearoa New Zealand that empowers our communities and Z whānau.
Underpinning this is community initiatives such as Good in the Hood and Z’s Regional Boost which sees targeted funding shared to local charity and community organisations.
“These initiatives, along with Z’s annual offer to its staff of two days volunteer leave to use for causes meaningful to them, go a long way in supporting groups such as ours. And it’s heartwarming to know several Z staff have chosen to use their volunteer days at Hōhepa in the past,” continues Santiago.
Z’s Head of Small & Medium Enterprise Segment for Z Business, Divya John says the company is pleased to be able to support Hōhepa Hawkes Bay.
“They’re a fantastic organisation that helps a wonderful community of people. We’re really proud to have them as a Z Business customer.”
About Hōhepa
Hōhepa, established in 1956, supports people with intellectual disabilities to lead their very best lives. It is one of New Zealand’s longest established services for people with intellectual disabilities.