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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Business Sentiment Survey results: Waikato businesses show resilience amid economic challenges
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Reflections from the 2024 NZ Offshore Renewable Energy Forum
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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.
Events
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Engineering in Action Day 2024 - Techweek
WECE is excited to announce Engineering in Action 2024 - a gateway to vibrant engineering careers for years 12 and 13 students.
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Tech Waikato's 10th Event + Techweek
LIC is excited to announce their 10th Tech Waikato on 22 May supported by Te Waka during Aotearoa’s Techweek!
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Fieldays 2024
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.