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$37 million funding confirmed to improve Hamilton travel options
A $37 million package of upgrades has been given the go-ahead to improve biking, walking and public transport options in Hamilton.
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Connecting local people with local jobs: meeting Waikato’s workforce demands in the freight and logistics sector
Waikato is the heart of the Golden Triangle, with significant volumes of freight generated from and passing through the region daily. With investment in major freight and logistics assets such as the Ruakura Inland Port and strong forecast population growth in the region, the freight and logistics sector is expected to be an important source of growth for the Waikato.
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Central city gets cash injection for housing
Today, Minister of Housing Hon Dr Megan Woods announced Hamilton City Council will receive a $150.6 million grant to fund infrastructure to support new housing in the central city.
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Hamilton levels up to save more organic waste from landfills
The opportunity to turn kitchen scraps, paper waste and other organic waste into a rich soil that smells like earth, feels like magic, and acts like super compost was the reason Waste Management decided to partner with Taupō-based MyNoke, the world’s largest worm farming operation.
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Hamilton boutique encouraging ethical sustainable fashion
Found is a boutique retail store located in Hamilton specialising in clothing and homewares from ethical and sustainably conscious brands.
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Opening of Ruakura Superhub a landmark juncture for Waikato-Tainui and the region
The official opening of the Ruakura Superhub this evening is a landmark juncture for the Waikato-Tainui iwi and heralds a stronger economic future of the wider Waikato region.
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