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Hamilton technology to automate measuring and cutting of plasterboard a ‘world first’
A Hamilton startup, EC8, has created a world first in the building industry by developing automation technology to measure and cut plasterboard.
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Waikato Housing Market Insights with Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank
Waikato house prices are expected to stabilise over the next year or two, and home loan rates will start falling by the end of 2023, according to Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr.
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Ngāruawāhia studio helps agriculture businesses design better customer experiences
Emma Campbell founded Bo Studio in 2022, working with agri-businesses to create digital and service-based experiences on 120 acres in Ngāruawāhia.
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Smart Waikato
Young people need education and support to develop connections with employers and transition into careers. What’s at stake? Their chance of advancing to better-paid jobs throughout their career, which will have an impact on their overall wellbeing.
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Taupō Town Centre Transformation officially opened
The Taupō Town Centre Transformation (TTCT) project and new Airport Terminal have been blessed by local hapu and officially opened by the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and the Hon Kiritapu Allan.
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Cyclone and flooding recovery support announced
Applications for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery grants are now open.
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Reflections from the 2023 New Zealand Economics Forum
As the aptly named New Zealand Economics Forum (NZEF) noted, in the wake of a global pandemic and in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, Aotearoa is navigating heavy seas.
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Saito
Saito is one of the largest 100% New Zealand owned label and tag businesses in the country, providing their products and services across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
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AgriSea
Paeroa-based AgriSea is a family-owned business pioneering the sustainable use of seaweed to make a range of products for the health of soil, animals, and people. Clare and Tane Bradley, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Innovation Officer respectively, are the second generation to run the company which has been in operation for more than 25 years.
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The local entrepreneur's journey impacting lives across Aotearoa
Launched in 2021, by entrepreneur Dairne Burnes (Daz), The Good Day Matrix is a platform offering free wellbeing services online for individuals and paid-for corporate wellbeing services for organisations in Aotearoa.
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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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