Welcome to the Mighty Waikato
Discover the essence of Waikato: a place of powerful possibilities, where mahia te mahi; ‘getting the job done’ is in our DNA.
Te Waka is the authority on how best to power up the Waikato economy for the benefit of its residents and Aotearoa more widely. A business-led and governed organisation, our purpose is to drive economic performance across the Waikato region.
Data & Insights
Te Waka’s engagements and advocacy are informed by region-specific data and intelligence gained from on the ground interactions. To share knowledge and support informed decision-making, this page provides a wide range of data and insights about the Waikato region.
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Reflections from the 2024 NZ Economics Forum
The 2024 New Zealand Economics Forum called upon our political leaders to focus on developing long-term prosperity, make difficult trade-off decisions, overcome status quo bias to make system change, and apply high levels of rigour to monitor and ensure accountability for delivery.
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Better together – Gr8 Job Hauraki’s nailing it!
When business owner Rob Mapu of Centre Line Construction, considers what helped him to grow his new business with confidence, he said it was the trust that he had in Gr8 Job Hauraki’s recruitment programme that nailed it.
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Perry Trust donates $4m for Affordable Housing in Waipā
Thanks largely to a $4m donation from the Brian Perry Charitable Trust, Bridge Housing has opened Peake Mews, its first affordable housing neighbourhood in Cambridge.
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Navigating growth: doubling exports and shaping the future of the Waikato
In its quest to rebuild the New Zealand economy, the Government has set an ambitious target: to double the value of our exports within the next decade. This forward-looking vision is underpinned by plans to promote New Zealand exports and dismantle the trade barriers that currently hinder the global reach of our products, goods and services.
Events
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Make a Nomination for the Matihiko Awards
The Waikato region is home to many Māori Tech Leaders. We encourage you to submit a nomination celebrating their significant contributions to this sector.
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Techweek 24 - Waikato
Running from 20-26 May this year, Techweek features a wide array of events that spark technology conversations across the motu. As the regional partner for the Waikato, Te Waka is proud to support local events to accelerate the growth of our tech sector.
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Open for Entries - Primary Industries NZ Summit Awards