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Food Waikato attracts top-tier investment to fund new spray dryer to grow the sheep milk industry
Due to predicted growth in the sheep milk industry Food Waikato has invested in a new company, Melody Dairies Ltd Partnership.
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Conquering the world one rotary at a time
Celebrating their 50th birthday last year, a Waikato company has set its sights on conquering the world with their innovative rotary milking systems – and they aren’t far from doing so.
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New data shows Hamilton’s CBD resurgence continues
Hamilton’s CBD continues to trend in the right way with increased retail spend and foot traffic, and reduced building vacancies and safety concerns from members of the central business community.
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Hamiltonian wins national environmental award
Local Hamiltonian Anita Goodman has won the Tidy Kiwi award for exceptional efforts in waste reduction, recycling and keeping Hamilton tidy.
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A chance to learn from and celebrate entrepreneurial journeys
Every year Soda Inc. works with fantastic, ambitious and passionate people from all over New Zealand who are travelling a path less travelled.
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New Zealand’s Timber Trail puts a boost in local economy
For those who’ve ridden or walked it, the Timber Trail is much more than a mountain bike track.
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Waikato medicinal cannabis research company intends to list on NZX
In a first for New Zealand, medicinal cannabis research company Cannasouth has announced it will make an application to list its shares on the NZX Main Board through an initialpublic offering (IPO) during the second calendar quarter of 2019.
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Young Kiwi cyclists launch innovative hypotonic sports drink
Two former cycling rivals have joined forces to develop and launch an innovative rehydration drink to the New Zealand market.
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Millennials turn out in force for political panel
Political Punch, a panel event spearheaded by Seed Waikato to get more millennials engaged in politics, was attended by nearly 100 people.
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New awards bestowed on Waikato
Groundbreaking academics from the University of Waikato have been honored by the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
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Connecting people through kai and music
After years of suppressing their passions, a Hamilton couple has broken through every obstacle and started a business that connects the three things they love the most – people, music and kai.
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Smart Waikato wins New Zealand economic excellence award
Smart Waikato has come up trumps at Economic Development New Zealand’s 2018 Excellence Awards.
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