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The Value of Local Business Events
Last week, Te Waka CEO Fiona Carrick had the privilege of being a judge for the Matamata-Piako District Council Business Night Out awards, an event that showcased the outstanding achievements of local businesses.
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Matamata Creamery scoops up medals at NZ Ice Cream and Gelato Awards
Local Kōwhai Creamery won big at the New Zealand Ice Cream and Gelato Awards this past month. The creamery was awarded a gold medal for their Ginger and Turmeric gelato alongside one bronze medal and four silver medals for their remaining entries.
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Matamata entrepreneur's passion shines through
In the time it’s taken for a tour of Mata Digital’s spacious, airy offices and then stroll up the street to grab a coffee, it’s easy to see entrepreneur Tim Hampton’s passion not only for his businesses, but for Matamata as well.
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The spice of success for young inventor
A Waikato secondary school student and serial entrepreneur who invented a kitchen spice rack took home top honours at the Waikato – King Country Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme Awards.
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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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A place where Hobbits hang out
They enjoy their food, their beer, their friends, and they typically make their home amid fruitful, rolling green farmland where they can grow crops, and throw the occasional humdinger party.
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‘We’ve built our lives here’
Lance remembers driving past Rockspring Farm when he was a kid, admiring its noble stands of kahikatea, and the long tree-lined driveway, and thinking, “I’d love to have that place one day.”
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