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Chamber moves Waikato Chamber of Commerce will move to Waikato Innovation Park at the end of next month, placing the region’s largest business network inside the Waikato’s fastest-growing hub for innovation, research and enterprise. The relocation puts the Chamber alongside dozens of innovation-led businesses at the park, part of the wider Knowledge Zone that includes [...] The post Business News…
Colin and Keryn Brown may have stepped back from one chapter of the business, but their award-winning farming philosophy remains as strong as ever. Monique Balvert-O’Connor caught up with them to see what’s keeping them busy. Colin and Keryn Brown remain true to their farming philosophy that caught the interest of the Country Calendar team, [...] The post Life after the pies appeared first on…
Cambridge Raceway could change hands within weeks under a proposal that would see Harness Racing New Zealand take over the assets of Waikato-Bay of Plenty Harness Racing. Those assets include the raceway, one of the country’s premier harness racing venues and a key part of Cambridge’s equine economy. Beyond race meetings, the venue supports trainers, [...] The post Twilight decision looms appeared…
The government had set a timeline for councils to get their proposals in for reform by August 9. Any council without a Head Start plan drops into the “backstop” scheme. Ōtorohanga and Waitomo have submitted to merge into a King Country authority. They are not part of any wider plan at this stage. Waipā has [...] The post Where are we at? appeared first on Business News .
Where do the boundaries of Hamilton really lie and do Cambridge and Tamahere have more in common with the city than the rural districts they may end up in? Senior writer Mary Anne Gill reports. Hamilton’s decision to step away from both the eastern and western local government reform proposals has exposed a question the [...] The post Reviewing the city limits appeared first on Business News .
If there is one thing this fast-tracked local government reform process has shown, it is that nobody likes being told to reorganise in three months. With just three days until the Government’s August 9 deadline for Head Start proposals, positions are finally becoming clear across the Waikato. And right now, it looks like Hamilton City [...] The post Three days – and counting appeared first on…
Tauranga continues to grow as an increasingly important economic hub – featuring New Zealand’s largest port and a population which is forecast to surpass Wellington by 2050, becoming our third largest city. “As our business community’s needs and economic impact grow in complexity and scale, our focus is on ensuring our accounting and advisory services [...] The post BDO Tauranga expands expertise…
When you look beyond the numbers, what are you really looking for? The numbers are the evidence. Curiosity investigates. Every business has a story, and I love following the clues. Sometimes I’m uncovering financial leakage, sometimes hidden opportunities, and sometimes simply connecting the dots. What has working with different business owners taught you? Understanding people [...] The post “Is…
Hamilton and its central city have been known by many names – from “Cow Town” to “the Tron,” to much worse. Many naysayers have been quick to write off our CBD. But I’m far more interested in listening to the ones who put their money where their mouth is. The people investing hundreds of millions [...] The post Stop knocking Hamilton appeared first on Business News .
The Government’s recent release of New Zealand’s Tourism Policy Statement marks an important step forward for New Zealand’s visitor economy. More than simply outlining Government priorities, it provides the first clear national framework for how central government, local government and industry will work together to grow tourism and deliver long-term economic value for New Zealand [...] The post…
