Business case studies and stories in our region
The Waikato is full of innovative leaders and businesses, read about them here.
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Scooping Duck Island goodness
The popular Hamilton Artisan ice cream maker is launching its ‘click and collect’ and delivery service as the country moves into the Level 3 stage of the national lockdown.
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Annah Stretton - Facing up to community need
Waikato Fashion designer Annah Stretton has been flat out during these extraordinary times.
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Kindness for staff during lockdown - the Raglan way
Staff wellbeing is a big focus for a Raglan food producer right now.
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Virtual lockdown magic for Kiwi kids
A Hamilton woman has taken her entertainment business online, bringing some magic to kids during the lockdown.
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Good George - Giving locals a helping hand
Good George has seen an increase in locals buying beer, cider and hand sanitiser on its online store.
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Wintec doubles marae graduation ceremonies to meet growing cultural demand
Around 2,500 students qualified to graduate from Wintec and this Friday, the first two of Wintec’s six graduation ceremonies will be held at Te Kōpū Mania o Kirikiriroa Marae on Wintec’s Hamilton City campus.
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Student sculpts fluid glass into exciting forms at Ramp Gallery
A new exhibition exploring a 15-year love affair with New Zealand glass art by Wintec Master of Arts student, Heather Olesen is an exciting experience in sculptural glass fluidity.
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Netball Waikato BOP team up with Wintec to boost player performance
Netball WBOP talent management programme and development teams, including the Under 16, Under 18, Emerging Talent Squad and netball umpires are receiving expertise and support from Wintec’s Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance.
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Researchers use gold to develop low cost cancer drug
A team of Wintec Research interns recently discovered an anti-cancer drug which is derived from the by-products of meat processing.
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Wholly Cow - the art of giving back in the butchery business
A ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy has seen a Cambridge butchery fully embrace sustainability.
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Whanau at the heart of Lunix Homes
People before process is at the heart of a family-owned Te Awamutu residential design and build company, Lunix Homes.
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Setting the sustainability standard high
The New Zealand National Fieldays Society is committed to achieving its long-term sustainability goals through environmentally responsible business.