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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Innovative Waikato business hopes new fertiliser will replace urea
Over the past few years an Orini family has been bringing life back to the land they live on by planting thousands of different species and cleaning up the area.
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Te Waka announces new executive appointments
Te Waka, Waikato’s regional economic development agency, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer and chief operating officer.
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30 years trucking: Regal Group celebrates business milestone
Regal Group, one of Waikato’s leading bulk transport and logistical solutions provider, is celebrating a business milestone of 30 years in operation this August.
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Waikato business creates laboratory that fits in the palm of your hand
A small Waikato company is making it possible to do laboratory work, outside the laboratory.
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Raglan drone company Aeronavics helps save rhinos
On 30 July 2018 Linda Bulk, director of Raglan based drone company Aeronavics, and Hadley Boks-Wilson, Flight Engineer, took off to South Africa.
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New certification aims to add 5% to meat and dairy exports
A new meat and dairy certification system aims to capture the true value of meat and dairy exports grown on pastoral farms, and is expected to add at least 5% to the sectors’ current export earnings.
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Regional economic development a key part of the government’s strategy
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Regional Economic Development, Fletcher Tabuteau, spoke about the launch of the Provincial Growth Fund.
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Spark festival ends on high note
Wintec’s Spark International Festival of Creativity and Design ended on a high note last week setting a benchmark for collaborative creative events in Hamilton city.
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Heritage site confirmed for Hamilton CBD Awards
One of Hamilton’s most significant heritage sites will embrace its history in October when it hosts the Hamilton Central Business Association’s 2018 CBD Celebration Awards.
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Healthy food that doesn’t need a fridge to stay fresh
Six years ago when Nick Moore was taking part in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge he wanted to eat well to supplement his training.
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The Waikato spirit helps restaurant rise from the ashes
Resilience and community support were two of the main ingredients in the return to normality for Hamilton restaurateurs.
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Raglan's eCoast team making waves around the world
It seems fitting that a team of marine and freshwater environmental scientists should have their office perched above Raglan’s Whale Bay.