Waikato Economy

Investment in Hamilton showing strong signs

Hamilton — A new survey showing reduced vacancy rates for central city retail sites is a positive economic sign for Hamilton, says Mayor Julie Hardaker.

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Economy 9:39AM

Waikato Foodbanks face escalating costs to feed desperate people

Waikato — With rising food costs foodbanks are constantly struggling to meet the growing need to provide families with essential food items.

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Economy 1:58PM

Industry outlook good for agribusinesses - Associate Professor

Hamilton — The agricultural sector is buoyant, the strongest it has been in several decades, according to Stuart Locke, Director Institute of Business Research, The University of Waikato.

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Economy 11:38AM

New strategy will help drive growth

Waikato — A newly signed off Regional Land Transport Strategy for 2011-2041 will help lay the foundations for good economic growth in the Waikato region, says the chair of the multi-agency Regional Transport Committee.

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Economy 7:14AM

New investment to help drive economic development

Waikato — New activities to help drive regional economic growth feature in Environment Waikato’s 2011/12 draft budget.

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Economy 7:56AM

Carbon trade tipped to boost economy and environmental benefits

Waikato — Environment Waikato is looking at promoting forestry and carbon farming opportunities that will help grow a new green economy while delivering positive flow-on effects for the environment.

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Economy 12:45PM

Council looking for economic development experts

Taupo — Taupo District Council is looking for a suitable person to work with Enterprise Lake Taupo (ELT) – the district’s economic development agency.

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Economy 2:11PM

TAUPO RETAILERS BUCK NATIONAL TREND

Taupo — Towncentre Taupo announced today that following an informal survey of the business district of Taupo, most businesses reported improved trading conditions compared with last year.

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