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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New Zealand’s Timber Trail puts a boost in local economy
For those who’ve ridden or walked it, the Timber Trail is much more than a mountain bike track.
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Waikato medicinal cannabis research company intends to list on NZX
In a first for New Zealand, medicinal cannabis research company Cannasouth has announced it will make an application to list its shares on the NZX Main Board through an initialpublic offering (IPO) during the second calendar quarter of 2019.
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Young Kiwi cyclists launch innovative hypotonic sports drink
Two former cycling rivals have joined forces to develop and launch an innovative rehydration drink to the New Zealand market.
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Millennials turn out in force for political panel
Political Punch, a panel event spearheaded by Seed Waikato to get more millennials engaged in politics, was attended by nearly 100 people.
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New awards bestowed on Waikato
Groundbreaking academics from the University of Waikato have been honored by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
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Connecting people through kai and music
After years of suppressing their passions, a Hamilton couple has broken through every obstacle and started a business that connects the three things they love the most – people, music and kai.
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Smart Waikato wins New Zealand economic excellence award
Smart Waikato has come up trumps at Economic Development New Zealand’s 2018 Excellence Awards.
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Enterprising students vying for top prize at Waikato awards
More than 200 enterprising Waikato secondary school students are vying for success at the Waikato Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Annual Awards this month.
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Adam New Zealand play finalist touring Aotearoa after sold out season
After a sold out season at BATS Theatre and being shortlisted for Playmarket’s Adam New Zealand Play Award, Movers is on the road.
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A new Impact Hub for Waikato
Trust Waikato and Wintec are working together to bring an Impact Hub to the Waikato.
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Interactionz shake things up
When an organisation relies on the government for funding and the government changes its strategy, that organisation must innovate or die.
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Zealong aims to put Waikato on the map for tea production, tourism
It’s not enough to produce one of the best teas in the world. No, Zealong’s aspiration is to produce the best tea in the world from right here in the Waikato.