Waikato Business News

29/12/2023

Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit by the King in today's New Year's honours for her services to governance and Māori.

Cambridge News NZ

Matangi resident Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to governance and Māori. Simpson (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngā Puhi, Ngāi Tahu) is a professional...

04/12/2023

Our winners keep coming and you can find them all in December's Waikato Business News out today.

The paper is filled with stories of people and organisations who have been recognised for excellence.

Te Kauwhata’s Invivo Wines was named the supreme winner of the Waikato Business Awards on a gala night at Claudelands in mid-November.

Mary Anne Gill talks to another winner, Jenni Falconer, who was named emerging leader of the year.

Read more.

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17/11/2023

Congratulations to everyone for a great night and well done to all the winners and entrants.

WAIKATO BUSINESS AWARDS 🏆| 2023 Winners announced!

Huge congratulations to all award recipients at tonight’s Waikato Business Awards supported by Foster Group Limited

Invivo were named the Supreme Winners and the winners of the International Trade Award- congratulations! 🏆 👏

For Purpose Award- Central Kids
Marketing Award- PURE Lighting
People & Culture Award- Ninja Valley Hamilton
Innovation Award- Emergency Consult
Sustainability Award- Fieldays
Micro Business Award- Wyreframe
Community Contribution Award- South Waikato Investment Funds Trust
Service Excellence Award- My Mortgage
Business Growth Award- Treadlite NZ
Emerging Leader of the Year Award- Jenni Falconer, Emergency Consult
CEO of the Year Award- Lisbeth Jacobs, Gallagher Animal Management
People’s Choice Awards Central Kids

08/11/2023

Next time you're out by the airport, check out the w**d-infested SH3/Airport Road roundabout. That's not a good look at Waikato's western gateway. Jill Taylor wants to w**d it but she's not allowed to. Find out more.
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Te Awamutu News

The road to some of Waikato’s premier tourist attractions starts with a w**d-infested roundabout which Waka Kotahi says it doesn’t have a budget to clean up. And one local body politician says the mess is now so embarrassing residents are prepared to clean it up themselves. The roundabout is on ...

02/11/2023

Our November issue is out now packed with reading including good news about the bounceback of tourism and how Waikato is leading the way, the appointment of a new Catholic bishop, an award winning Te Awamutu College student, an exclusive interview with Waipā's first female mayor, the court case involving a Waikato couple and NZ Post, a piece on Ombudsman Peter Boshier's challenge to councils to "open for business" and not hide behind workshops and the very tall Rob Waddell.

Plus many of our columnists are back. So pop into our website and enjoy "The Voice of Waikato".
https://bit.ly/3SoOaRL
Waikato NZ Waikato News Now Cambridge News NZ Te Awamutu News

12/10/2023

Waipā mayor Susan O'Regan is leading a delegation in France for the opening of the Te Arawhata – New Zealand Liberation Museum in Le Quesnoy, northern France.

Very moving coverage. Check it out and watch her reaction on our You Tube channel.

The Te Arawhata – New Zealand Liberation Museum in Le Quesnoy, northern France has been officially opened by the Rt Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae and Marie-Sophie Lesne, the Mayor of Le Quesnoy. The museum was blessed on October 10 by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae before the official opening on October 1...

10/10/2023

News out today, Susan Hassall has resigned as Hamilton Boys High School headmaster. Stunning service to education over 40 years.

She is not leaving until next April so plenty of time to farewell her and honour that service. But in the meanwhile, thanks Susan.

Long serving Hamilton Boys’ High School headmaster Susan Hassall, a Cambridge resident, has resigned. She made the announcement today saying she would leave at the end of the first term next year. Hassall, who has...

05/10/2023

There are employers in many Waikato towns who go above and beyond when they allow their employees to be members of the volunteer fire brigade.

Cambridge fire chief Dennis Hunt summed it up well on Saturday night when acknowledging the disruption their voluntary duties have on their employers’ businesses.

“Particularly when their employees bolt out the door and (you) have no idea when they will return.”

https://bit.ly/3RO7Y0L
Van Dyks
Cambridge News NZ

Cambridge firefighters honoured their bosses at a ceremony on the weekend acknowledging the disruption their voluntary duties have on their employers’ businesses. “Particularly when their employees bolt out the door and (you) have no idea when they will return,” chief fire officer Dennis Hunt ...

04/10/2023

Good Local Media has added another print masthead to the company’s stable.

Owner David Mackenzie announced this week he had bought the Waikato Business News.

It is a trusted and respected name and is a good fit with Good Local’s existing publications in Te Awamutu and Cambridge, he said.

Find out more.
https://bit.ly/3rC6vQn
Cambridge News NZ
Te Awamutu News

Cambridge News publisher Good Local Media has added another print masthead to the company’s stable. Owner David Mackenzie announced this week he had bought the Waikato Business News. It was a trusted and respected name...

18/07/2023

Owned by the Registered Master Builders Association, the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards is the only competition in New Zealand to showcase the contribution and innovation of the whole project team, the people, rather than just the building itself

Owned by the Registered Master Builders Association, the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards is the only competition in New Zealand to showcase the contribution and innovation of the whole project team, the people, rather than just the building itself. The size of the project is not what is import...

17/07/2023

According to people2people Recruitment’s 2023 Annual Salary and Employment Report, when asked why employees recently quit or are considering quitting, 46% indicated it was due to a lack of career opportunities, up a staggering 29% from 2022. This was followed by low pay (35%), management (28%), non-supportive culture (27%), and stressful working conditions (26%)

According to people2people Recruitment’s 2023 Annual Salary and Employment Report, when asked why employees recently quit or are considering quitting, 46% indicated it was due to a lack of career opportunities, up a staggering 29% from 2022. This was followed by low pay (35%), management (28%), no...

17/07/2023

If you’ve been thinking of building a new house the past two years may have been a worrying time. High demand, staffing limitations and supply chain challenges have conspired to produce rapidly escalating prices

If you’ve been thinking of building a new house the past two years may have been a worrying time. High demand, staffing limitations and supply chain challenges have conspired to produce rapidly escalating prices. Those economic conditions in the NZ building industry post-covid have meant that buil...

16/07/2023

Going on holiday and exploring new places takes us out of our daily routine, creates lasting memories, and allows us to meet new friends and experience new cultures

Going on holiday and exploring new places takes us out of our daily routine, creates lasting memories, and allows us to meet new friends and experience new cultures. It can also positively impact the people and communities being visited, especially if it’s done sustainably and with consideration i...

14/07/2023

Zealong Tea Estate celebrated International Tea Day with a multicultural gala dinner hosted by the NZ Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Ambassador Wang Xiaolong

Zealong Tea Estate celebrated International Tea Day with a multicultural gala dinner hosted by the NZ Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Ambassador Wang Xiaolong. International Tea Day promotes harmony, sustainability and common prosperity across the world. The day is recognised by the Unit...

13/07/2023

Industrial Tube Manufacturing, located in the Waikato, has established itself as a key player in the domestic market of carbon and stainless steel tube

Industrial Tube Manufacturing, located in the Waikato, has established itself as a key player in the domestic market of carbon and stainless steel tube. Their dedication to constantly improving and expanding has enabled them to attain remarkable success in the industry. Bolstering its national reput...

13/07/2023

ChatGPT is incredible at answering questions and writing content. It’s so fast and effortless and seems like a brilliant way to rapidly produce regular content for your blog or webpage. Right?

ChatGPT is incredible at answering questions and writing content. It’s so fast and effortless and seems like a brilliant way to rapidly produce regular content for your blog or webpage. Right? Well, maybe. But generally, if a dozen electricians in Hamilton (or their SEO team) ask ChatGPT to write ...

12/07/2023

Managing director Paul Forward is pleased to announce Kate Rawnsley as the new general manager of the three brands under the Calder & Lawson umbrella – Calder & Lawson House of Travel, Orbit World Travel Hamilton and Tauranga, and Marathon Tours

As Waikato and Bay of Plenty based travel experts Calder & Lawson continue to experience unparalleled growth post the pandemic, Managing director Paul Forward is pleased to announce Kate Rawnsley as the new general manager of the three brands under the Calder & Lawson umbrella – Calder & Lawson Ho...

12/07/2023

If you’ve been wanting to buy your first home but are feeling pushed out by inflation, economic pressures and changes in New Zealand’s real estate market, don’t give up your smashed avocado just yet

If you’ve been wanting to buy your first home but are feeling pushed out by inflation, economic pressures and changes in New Zealand’s real estate market, don’t give up your smashed avocado just yet. My Mortgage director and mortgage adviser, Claire Williamson, has written the ultimate guide f...

11/07/2023

When a member of Caci Clinic’s own head office team had a cancerous melanoma removed, it prompted the company to look at its role in helping the fight against skin cancer

When a member of Caci Clinic’s own head office team had a cancerous melanoma removed, it prompted the company to look at its role in helping the fight against skin cancer. This Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a new partnership between Caci Clinic and the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA) will...

11/07/2023

Eleven projects are being funded as part of the Government’s efforts to prevent elder abuse, Minister for Seniors Dr Ayesha Verrall announced as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Eleven projects are being funded as part of the Government’s efforts to prevent elder abuse, Minister for Seniors Dr Ayesha Verrall announced as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. “Sadly one in 10 older people experience elder abuse in New Zealand, that is simply unacceptable,” Ayesha Ve...

10/07/2023

Whether you’re planning to retire in comfort or if you’re searching for a suitable retirement village for a loved one – picking the right facility can make all the difference to your peace of mind

Whether you’re planning to retire in comfort or if you’re searching for a suitable retirement village for a loved one – picking the right facility can make all the difference to your peace of mind. Useful Facilities From maintained bathrooms, right through to clean and tidy walkways; facilitie...

10/07/2023

Hamilton-based public relations agency HMC was named the winner of the PR Consultancy of the Year in the small-to-medium category at the recent Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) annual industry awards

Hamilton-based public relations agency HMC was named the winner of the PR Consultancy of the Year in the small-to-medium category at the recent Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) annual industry awards. The agency won the same award in 2018 and 2021. HMC provides strategic communicati...

09/07/2023

Waipā District Council’s proposal to sell a piece of land in Te Awamutu to Kāinga Ora has been given the green light and the housing could be ready as early as next year

Waipā District Council’s proposal to sell a piece of land in Te Awamutu to Kāinga Ora has been given the green light and the housing could be ready as early as next year. The decision to sell a portion of land at 1262 Cambridge Road follows community consultation that took place over the past mo...

07/07/2023

In today’s era of electronic communication many of us are using emails, texts and all other forms of communication apps in business as a substitute for face to face contact

In today’s era of electronic communication many of us are using emails, texts and all other forms of communication apps in business as a substitute for face to face contact. Working from home has also added another layer of complexity into communication. Flurries of emails are shot out when there ...

06/07/2023

2023 seems to be the year that many organisations are raising funds

2023 seems to be the year that many organisations are raising funds. Many not-for-profits are doing it tough and now trying to make up for lower donations during the Covid period. Some businesses have experienced a few tough years and are ready to get back to international markets yet require a capi...

06/07/2023

In addition to commemorating its 55th anniversary, Fieldays is also proudly celebrating 55 years of highlighting and supporting innovation in the primary sector

In addition to commemorating its 55th anniversary, Fieldays is also proudly celebrating 55 years of highlighting and supporting innovation in the primary sector. The Fieldays Innovation Award winners, exemplify the full innovation lifecycle, encompassing three award categories: Prototype, Early-Stag...

05/07/2023

About ten years ago, I decided I’d like to be a half-decent surfer. So like all aspiring, fresh-faced wave riders, I bought a board and headed out to Raglan to get my fix and learn my new sport

About ten years ago, I decided I’d like to be a half-decent surfer. So like all aspiring, fresh-faced wave riders, I bought a board and headed out to Raglan to get my fix and learn my new sport. But watching surf competitions and being out there in the waves is quite a different thing –Read More