A huge 56.7 hectare industrial zone will be the headquarters of NZ’s largest manufacturer of aluminum windows and doors.

A 10-year dream to create Te Awamutu's first large scale, purpose-built industrial park is finally under way.

Development is stepping up in Cambridge with more industrial lots opening, but this time on the Leamington side of town.

"Every year we get some guy come here that no-one knows and he does really well and two years later he's riding the Tour de France."

Another six commercial flights will be arriving and departing from Hamilton Airport each week as the airport's patronage continues to increase.

WRAL has declared a second consecutive dividend to its five council shareholders with strong indications of continued growth.

Located in an iconic former church building, Good Union has been named the best pub in the country by the Hospitality Association of New Zealand.

The Hamilton & Waikato region has further cemented its place as a key tourism destination with a win at the inaugural Regional Tourism New Zealand Awards.

TDM Designer Homes is hoping to be among the preferred housing suppliers for the Government's KiwiBuild scheme.

The 2018 Waipa Networks Business Award winners were revealed at last Friday's fabulous Gala finale hosted at Mystery Creek.

Cambridge-based Loulous Salon & Day Spa accepted a total of four titles at this year's Waipa Networks Business Awards.

The economic growth in Waipā, particularly Cambridge and Te Awamutu, is outpacing the rest of the Waikato and the country.

A major industrial precinct is planned for Cambridge's Victoria Road, just north of the Waikato Expressway.

Due to population growth in Cambridge, the council needs one more Cambridge ward councillor and community board member.

An $80 million lifestyle village being constructed on the edge of Cambridge is on target to release more of its 205 units.

Waipā's award-winning Judge Valley Dairies is one of many NZ farms opting for a more sustainable future.

A new subdivision called Pukekura will aim to feed the high demand for residential property around Cambridge.

Retailers are lining up as stage one of the multi-million dollar Lakewood development in Cambridge nears completion.

New Zealand television personality Te Radar has been announced as MC of the Waipā Networks Business Awards Gala dinner.

One of Waikato's fastest growing sports has been forced to move out of Cambridge.

The 2018 Waipā Networks Business Awards launch saw record attendance from the Waipā and Raglan business communities.

Waikato has been crowned New Zealand's most hospitable district in a hospitality index unveiled by Airbnb.

Quite often when people start out in business, most of their time is spent "putting out fires".

The growth of Hamilton Airport and the Waikato region go hand in hand.

Supercomputing company Nyriad has announced partnerships with Germany's ThinkParQ and San Diego-based Advanced HPC.

A Waikato resort is looking for a new owner to kick start its potential as a major rural tourism venture.

More money will be earmarked, as Kiwis demand more opportunities to understand and experience what's in their own backyard.

Cambridge High School students given the chance to work alongside businesses are now making better choices about about their future.

Cambridge is at the sharp end of growth in the Waikato and construction will start in July on the latest development: a high-rise six-apartment block.

The new $2.3 million facility houses Canoe Racing New Zealand's high-performance training centre as well as the long-standing Cambridge Yacht Club.

A family-run fruit technology manufacturer in Waipā has been bought by a Norwegian giant for $67m.

Congested Auckland roads may be contributing to an ongoing increase in air travellers choosing to use Hamilton Airport, located in the Waipā district.

With a sculpture unveiling, Fieldays paid tribute to its roots when it held the first function of its 50 year celebrations.

The $1 billion Provincial Growth Fund launched today will help unlock the potential of rural and smaller centres.

Waipa's popularity as a district for new residential and commercial development has brought with it a marked increase in power consumption.

Cambridge-based exascale computing company Nyriad has sourced over US$11 million to continue expansion.

The lodge's design is based on a small version of an Olympic Village, providing accommodation for sportspeople and tourists.

'This provides an opportunity to further develop and enhance the range of services offered within the airport precinct.'

"The Māori economy is growing, and it's growing fast," says Kahurangi Taylor, a Waikato Innovation Park business growth advisor.

“It’s an exciting time to be doing business in Waikato, and the region is buzzing,” says Waikato business growth manager Craig Purcell.

Waikato is in for an economic tsunami starting next year if a plan to build a massive extension to Waikeria Prison south of Te Awamutu goes ahead.

Spending at last year’s National Agricultural Fieldays broke the half-billion dollar barrier for the first time.

A Cambridge-based company has successfully challenged itself to perform by overseeing the construction of its own premises.

"...It’s about local focus, local people, local communities. We’ll be putting people out in the regions to help councils’ own economic development people go to the next level.”

A gated development called Rutherford Park is announced as construction continues on the Lakewood apartment complex.

A Waipa boat building company turned the business around in dramatic fashion.

The demand for commercial, retail and housing space in Cambridge will soon be alleviated with major construction projects on track.

New resource consents totalling $21.5 million are speeding up construction of new homes in Waipa.

75 high-tech jobs will be created in Waipa with the construction of a corrugated packaging plant at Hamilton Airport.

Check out the awesome local photos on the Waipa Home of Champions account on Instagram.

Work has commenced on the $2 million Canoe Racing New Zealand High Performance Centre on the shores of Lake Karāpiro.

Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation heralds the multi-million dollar economic benefits the event brings to the district.

Cambridge ticked all the boxes for Southland's elite track cyclist Nick Kergozou De La Boessiere when he decided to further his career.

Waipa will have to build a further 13,200 homes to cope with the number of people expected to move into the district over the next 30 years.

Special guests gathered for the celebration as the new accommodation officially opened its doors.

Massive growth projections have prompted a formal review of the district’s growth strategy. A further 25,000 people are expected to live in the district by 2050, bringing Waipa’s population to nearly 75,000.

Eighteen months after establishing Laszlo Boats, Laszlo Kertesz and Vera Bulsu have made significant strides in supply contracts locally and internationally.

Cambridge-based Nyriad is part of "the world's largest IT project", processing data for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope.

Connections facilitated by Council have resulted in growth for local businesses including Laszlo Boats and Good George Brewing.

Judges were impressed with the wide range of innovations being used on Charlie and Helen Lea's farm and in their plant nursery.

A homegrown solution created by the Furniss family, owners of Blueberry Country, is now being exported to the world.

A home close to Cambridge's CBD will be removed and a development constructed in its place, helping to meet demand for commercial space in town.

Finding space to meet with clients can be difficult but there's now a solution thanks to the entrepreneurship of three Cambridge women.

Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge will be adding 22 rooms to the district's accommodation inventory.

Cambridge's urbanisation gathers momentum as new housing subdivision goes on the market

Fresh thinking and stream-lined processes have resulted in sweet success for the biggest berry farm business in New Zealand.

Waipa is host to major international and national events over the coming months, from dragon boating and polo, to hydroplanes and the World Masters Games.

A new equine clinic which was nine months in the making and cost "several million dollars" has opened near Cambridge.

Alpha Street Kitchen and Bar is very excited at two dishes earning a New Zealand Beef & Lamb Excellence Award.

Waipa District Council has granted consent for a new residential development in Cambridge.

On the heels of the opening of the Mavis Lounge café, Hamilton Regional Airport celebrates the launch of its conference facilities.

Residential properties in Waipa have increased in value by an average of 38 per cent according to recent revaluations.

Waipa District Council’s regulatory committee has approved a resource consent for the construction of a 20-room bed and breakfast-type facility at 17 Hamilton Road.

A new boutique motel is set to ease growing congestion and bring Cambridge its first mechanical car park stacker.

The founders of Plate Me Nutrition have spent hours developing delicious and nutritious meals with an 18-month shelf life.

More Kiwis are flying in and out of Hamilton Airport and because numbers are increasing, Air New Zealand plans to triple the size of its Koru Lounge.

Ōhaupō-based BBC Technologies is significantly outpacing its global competitors when it comes to packing fresh produce such as blueberries.