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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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Cultural activator to unleash creative potential of South Waikato
A new cultural activator appointed for South Waikato is excited to hit the ground running to unleash the creative potential of the district.
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Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) confirms plans for commissioning of New Zealand dairy processing plant
OFI, a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredient solutions, today confirmed plans to develop a new dairy processing facility at Tokoroa. It is now taking expressions of interest from potential farmer suppliers, employees, contractors, and general trade suppliers.
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Tokoroa Trade Training Centre receives $10.84 in funding for centralised facility
The planned upgrade to Tokoroa’s Trades Training Centre will receive $10.84 million in funding from the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund, which bolsters the $3.06 million already fronted by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) and the South Waikato District Council (SWDC).
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Tears, cheers, laughter and tonnes of applause at the Tumeke Youth Awards Gala dinner
Youth, whanau and business leaders braved the rain and winter cold to attend the inaugural Tumeke Enterprise Youth Awards Gala Dinner.
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Thomas Jewellers to close after 66 years
Neil Thomas was just nine years old when he started working in his father Bob’s jewellery shop, Thomas Jewellers, in Tokoroa, running errands.
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