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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A good yarn: Hamilton businesswoman taps into global craft movement
Hamilton woman Jacinta Stevenson likes to think big.
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Raglan based marine science business making waves
A shared passion for the ocean, rivers and water quality has led to a successful international business for six friends.
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Small town IT company from New Zealand thrives internationally
Paeora-based software development company Adroit Creations is proving that IT companies can thrive in a regional, rural town rather than a big city centre.
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Collaboration the key to growth for Hamilton agri-tech business
Hamilton agricultural software development company Rezare Systems has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2004.
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Trappings of success: How one inventor is developing his ‘better idea’ into a business
Hamilton industrial electrician Kevin Bain was out tramping in the bush, something he enjoyed regularly.
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Grant awarded to Paeroa company to study the nutritional needs of bees
It may well be the biggest thing to come out of Paeroa since L&P.
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Waikato Times - Hamilton set to be New Zealand's second largest city within 25 years
Says a regional economic development boss keen to tell it's story to the world.
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The Waikato - Fonterra's biggest area for investment and growth
Fonterra Co-operative is one of the world’s largest processors of milk, owned by 10,500 New Zealand farming families and employing over 22,000 people globally.
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Fieldays: Millions poured into Waikato economy
The Fieldays 2016 Economic Impact Report was released at MCEE, showing the annual event generated $430 million in sales revenue for New Zealand firms.
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Why the Waikato?
The Waikato Story celebrates the many great employment opportunities available in our region!
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Surgeon leaves London lights
Adam El-Gamel is renowned internationally as a cardiac surgeon.
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Waikato hits the high notes
When international opera star Dame Malvina Major returned to live in Hamilton, she couldn’t find her way around at first because the city had grown and developed so much.