Business case studies and stories in our region
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Hamilton businessman wins prestigious Australasian engineering award
Hamilton businessman David Platts of PDV Consultants was awarded the prestigious Chemeca Medal at the Chemical Engineering Awards in Queenstown.
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Political event aims to get millennials engaged
More than a hundred people are set to attend Seed Waikato's Political Punch event next week, aimed at increasing youth engagement in politics.
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Waikato Regional Airport Ltd reports profit, forecasts growth
Waikato Regional Airport Ltd (WRAL) has declared its second consecutive dividend to its five Council shareholders on the back of improved airport profitability and strong indications of continued growth.
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Prime Minister Announces Two New Major Projects For The Waikato At Te Waka Event
The Chair of Te Waka, Dallas Fisher, has enthusiastically welcomed today’s announcement from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
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Queen sends her best for Hamilton’s CBD Celebration Awards
Attendees at Hamilton's CBD Celebration Awards had a night to remember as they celebrated Hamilton’s central business success in the old Hamilton Hotel on Wednesday.
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Read Bros Hardware reigns supreme at Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Last year Read Bros celebrated 150 years in business, this year they were named the supreme winner of the Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.
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A new beginning for the Waikato Film Hub
A new name means a new beginning for the Waikato Film Hub.
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Thomas Jewellers to close after 66 years
Neil Thomas was just nine years old when he started working in his father Bob’s jewellery shop, Thomas Jewellers, in Tokoroa, running errands.
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Fungus vs fungus wins scientist coveted lifetime achievement award
Plant and Food Research scientist, Dr Philip Elmer won the University of Waikato Lifetime Achievement award at last week's prestigious Kudos Awards.
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Hamilton and Waikato accolade for domestic tourism growth
The Hamilton & Waikato region has further cemented its place as a key tourism destination by winning a domestic tourism growth award at the inaugural Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) Awards.
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Region shines a light on our world class scientists
Hamilton and Waikato’s science and innovation sector celebrated the region’s top scientists and their achievements at the 12th annual Kudos Awards last night in Hamilton.
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Collaboration, partnership to underpin Te Waka
Te Waka – the Waikato’s new economic development agency – has a role to play in the economic development agenda, says its new CEO, but he also recognises localised aspirations based on the diversity of the region.