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Reflections from the 2024 NZ Offshore Renewable Energy Forum
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Dynamo6: international innovation and expansion
Through its rapid expansion, Dynamo6 has chosen to stay located in the Waikato, leveraging the quick commute to Auckland, good school options and great quality of life that creates an ideal environment for both professional and personal growth.
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The Sweet Rise of Onetai from Local Gem to Global Markets
Two years on from Amplify's first encounter with Onetai, their evolution from an emerging business to a household name in New Zealand and beyond has been nothing short of remarkable. Based in the heart of Taupō, their story is one of significant growth, marked by an expanding product range and an increasing presence both domestically and internationally.
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Reflections from the 2024 NZ Economics Forum
The 2024 New Zealand Economics Forum called upon our political leaders to focus on developing long-term prosperity, make difficult trade-off decisions, overcome status quo bias to make system change, and apply high levels of rigour to monitor and ensure accountability for delivery.
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Better together – Gr8 Job Hauraki’s nailing it!
When business owner Rob Mapu of Centre Line Construction, considers what helped him to grow his new business with confidence, he said it was the trust that he had in Gr8 Job Hauraki’s recruitment programme that nailed it.
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Nothing Naughty, a taste of Tīrau in a bar
The mind behind a successful health foods brand straight out of Tīrau says it’s a “no brainer” making treats without the naughty stuff.
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Native mushroom found to contain brainy compound
A local mushroom company has collaborated with Callaghan Innovation to scientifically confirm that the native Pekepeke-kiore mushroom, Hericium novae-zealandiae, contains compounds that are good for cognitive health. Photo: Mynd
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Waikato and Pacific voices championed at the APEC Leaders Summit 2023
Waikato Pacific Business Network Chairperson and WEL Energy Trust Chair Rachel Afeaki represented the Waikato on the global stage at this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in San Francisco last month, which she attended as a member of the New Zealand delegation.
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Māori and Pasifika insights from the Waikato Business Sentiment Survey
Our November 2023 Waikato Business Sentiment Survey results indicate generally strong performance and positive outlooks from Māori and Pasifika businesses in the region, with Pasifika businesses rating particularly strongly for revenue and profitability.
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Perry Trust donates $4m for Affordable Housing in Waipa
Thanks largely to a $4m donation from the Brian Perry Charitable Trust, Bridge Housing has opened Peake Mews, its first affordable housing neighbourhood in Cambridge.
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Navigating growth: doubling exports and shaping the future of the Waikato
In its quest to rebuild the New Zealand economy, the Government has set an ambitious target: to double the value of our exports within the next decade. This forward-looking vision is underpinned by plans to promote New Zealand exports and dismantle the trade barriers that currently hinder the global reach of our products, goods and services.
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Waikato Business Sentiment Survey results show rebound in confidence
Our November 2023 sentiment survey reflects a Waikato business community whose confidence has rebounded with the election of a new government.
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