A local produce company is assisting a partner keen to bridge the digital divide. More than 20 laptops delivered to Western Bay of Plenty’s Tu Mai Digital (operating under the Poutiri Trust), will help bolster community connections, Seeka’s Michael Franks expects.
“They are not broken and can be repurposed, so it’s great to see them being put to such good use.”
Tu Mai Digital’s Digital Divide project is designed to assist households struggling to afford internet access and devices. By donating the laptops, Seeka is aiming to assist in this good work, the company’s Bryan Graham adds.
“It is great to see these devices go on to help our local community.”
Fertile ground
A year of slim pickings for some, 2024 delivered a profitable harvest for Te Puke based Seeka.
“Seeka is pleased to be providing a further positive update to the 2024 market guidance,” the produce company’s CEO, Michael Franks, confirms. “Increased earnings reflect a strong close out to the year through lower than expected overhead costs and higher than anticipated income in December.”
Seeka expects full year earnings at a profit before tax level of between $27.5 million and $31.5m, up from earlier expectations of $23-27m. This compares to a $21m loss in the 2023 financial year.
These figures are unaudited; audited results are due late February.
