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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Waikato economy showcased at Diplomatic Study Tour
Te Waka was honoured to host nearly 35 foreign diplomats and their spouses as they toured Hamilton Kirikiriroa and Waikato last week from Thursday 19th June to Friday 10th June during their Diplomatic Study Tour.
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Foodprint app launches in Waikato to rescue food from the landfill
The Waikato region has received a sustainability boost to its hospitality sector with Foodprint, a new app that connects customers to discounted surplus food from local eateries.
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Kiwi Chef Haedyn Woollaston Brings His Passion Back Home
Head Chef of Ernest Haedyn Woollaston is excited to bring his passion for showcasing seasonal produce from Australia to Hamilton.
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Local Coromandel Gin Distilling company receives World's Best Classic Gin Award
Founded in late 2019 in the heart of Thames, couple Daniela Suess and Paul Schneider began their journey launching the Coromandel Distilling Company.
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Local IT company’s global excellence acknowledged at Microsoft Partner Awards
Local IT company Aware Group has been recognised for their global success after receiving the Azure Partner of the Year Award for 2021 at the Microsoft Malaysia Partner Awards.
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Seaweed could hold key to cleaning up waterways
A nationwide first land-based seaweed trial aiming to clean up our waterways is about to get growing beside the Firth of Thames in the Hauraki Gulf.
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The Local Organic Urban Farm Feeding the Community
Based in the heart of Rototuna, Hamilton, Earth Stewards is an Urban Farm that specialises in sustainably grown, certified organic vegetables and fruit.
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Waikato Real Estate cements their place as award-winning industry leader
Waikato Real Estate cements their place as award-winning industry leader Waikato Real Estate has taken out an impressive seven awards at this year’s Leading Property Managers Association (LPMA) Industry Awards.
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2022: Hamilton's year of the big build
Hamilton is set to be radically transformed over the next 12 months as work surges ahead on a host of major builds. From the completion of a $2 billion-plus roading project on its eastern fringe, to towering inner-city builds and showpiece subdivisions, 2022 shapes up as a year of big change for New Zealand’s largest inland city.
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Why Rabobank head office left Wellington for Hamilton
When Rabobank decided to shift its head office from Wellington, one city stood out as a natural fit. “For me, Hamilton has a real can-do attitude in business and I really like that,” said Todd Charteris, chief executive of Rabobank New Zealand. And Rabobank could be the first among a host of businesses looking to base themselves in Hamilton.
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Proposed multi-storey development to cement Hamilton's 'coming of age'
City leaders have put out a call to developers to help transform a prime inner-city site. Hamilton City Council wants to partner with private developers to build a multi-storey development next to the Victoria on the River park.
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New Player Launches into the New Zealand Electric Vehicle Charging Market
Just launched, Hikotron’s EV charging stations are now available for public use at Waikato Innovation Park. A locally designed and manufactured smart charging solution, Hikotron has bold plans to roll out this technology throughout New Zealand.