Cambridge: The foodie's guide
Eating your way around Cambridge is a difficult business.
The Waikato town is so over-endowed with culinary offerings, a person would need several days or a second stomach to comprehensively tackle the task.
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More people using Avantidrome to work off their post-lockdown woes
An international-class sports centre has become a post-lockdown haven for people looking for normality.
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Hamilton airport outlook ‘very positive’
A strategy of diversification has helped Hamilton Airport ride out Covid-19 without the need for a capital injection from its shareholding councils.
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Waipa- the home of champions
The primary reason for our existence being the agricultural sector is sound and it’s what drives our economy. Because of that we have these great growth statistics and the ability for people to set up businesses – live, work and play in the district.” Jim Mylchreest, Waipa District Mayor
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Cambridge builds for future
Cambridge is forging ahead despite Covid-19, with growth fed by returnees from abroad and a continuing interest from Auckland.
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Cambridge: The Kiwi town that could become the next big thing
Cambridge has achieved something remarkable: it's a small village with all the charm and personality of a resort town. It's almost like Queenstown, without the mountains.
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Local success story leads to new $14m centre of excellence
A company that began on a farm in Ohaupo 20 years ago is now planning to establish a $14m centre of excellence in research and development in the Waikato to support its rapid growth.
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Kanoa Lloyd to MC Awards Gala Dinner
We are very excited to announce Kanoa Llyod as our Celebrity MC for the Gala evening!
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Cambridge on a roll
If Cambridge architect Antanas Procuta starts his day early enough, he hears not only a dawn chorus of birds but also the sound of an early-dawn peloton biking past his house opposite the tennis courts.
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Fully serviced industrial land highly sought after
Aotearoa Park in Cambridge has created additional lots to service the demand for industrial land in the area.
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The earth conscious hotel opening doors to Waikato
At one end of Lakewood Cambridge a contemporary hotel, encased in black steel and natural timbers, signals a bold move in hospitality from the heart of the Waikato.
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PAUA Architects: Cambridge Connection
The architecture and urban design practice that started life as Antanas Procuta Architects and has now become PAUA Architects was “born” in Cambridge, and has held the development of Cambridge and the local area close to its heart ever since starting out operating from Antanas’ family home in Cambridge.
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Pioneering plan sets out blueprint for Corridor growth
Waikato is reaping the rewards of a unified regional approach, with a far-reaching plan to deal with huge future growth from Cambridge to South Auckland going to stakeholders for signoff.
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Multi-million dollar upgrade for Hamilton Airport Hotel
A flagship hotel will be opening at Hamilton Airport next year, including a destination restaurant, a four-star conference centre and accommodation.
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Food business fast to rise
In one year, a Te Awamutu woman has gone from baking in her home kitchen to having a business she's already planning to franchise.
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Fieldays memory fit for a princess
Royals have grabbed the headlines at times, but it's the army of volunteers who've made Fieldays what it is over the last 50 years.
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Cycling trails pumping as network takes shape
A grand vision of a connected network of cycle trails through the Greater Waikato is edging closer, boosting tourism across the region.
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Hautapu the new home of Waipā's largest industrial estate
A huge 56.7 hectare industrial zone will be the headquarters of NZ's largest manufacturer of aluminum windows and doors.
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Industrial park dream a reality in Te Awamutu
A 10-year dream to create Te Awamutu's first large scale, purpose-built industrial park is finally under way.
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Hamilton Airport flying high
A dividend paid for the second year in a row, extended parking, extra flights, and plans for a four-star hotel refurbishment – Hamilton Airport is on a roll.
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Aotearoa Park Developments planning further industrial development in Cambridge
Development is stepping up in Cambridge with more industrial lots opening, but this time on the Leamington side of town.
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New flights announced for airport amid strong financial performance
Another six commercial flights will be arriving and departing from Hamilton Airport each week as the airport's patronage continues to increase.
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Waikato Regional Airport Ltd reports profit, forecasts growth
WRAL has declared a second consecutive dividend to its five council shareholders with strong indications of continued growth.
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Modular fever: Waipā firm catches the wave
With 80 houses a year in its sights less than a year after startup, Cambridge-based TDM Modular Homes isn't letting up.
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Cambridge's Good Union named best pub in New Zealand
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.
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Waikato accolade for domestic tourism growth
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.
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Waipā building company could solve housing crisis
TDM Designer Homes is hoping to be among the preferred housing suppliers for the Government's KiwiBuild scheme.
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Business winners revealed at fabulous gala event
The 2018 Waipa Networks Business Award winners were revealed at last Friday's fabulous Gala finale hosted at Mystery Creek.
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Loulous is 4x winner at Business Awards
Cambridge-based Loulous Salon & Day Spa accepted a total of four titles at this year's Waipa Networks Business Awards.
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Development in Waipā outpaces rest of Waikato
The economic growth in Waipā, particularly Cambridge and Te Awamutu, is outpacing the rest of the Waikato and the country.
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Developer plans 56.7ha industrial park
A major industrial precinct is planned for Cambridge's Victoria Road, just north of the Waikato Expressway.
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Population growth prompts Waipa District Council to add fifth councillor
Due to population growth in Cambridge, the council needs one more Cambridge ward councillor and community board member.
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Lakewood Completion of first stage of Lakewood Cambridge celebrated
With the opening of its first stage this month the Lakewood Cambridge retail and residential development is truly taking shape.
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Cambridge Oaks development on target
An $80 million lifestyle village being constructed on the edge of Cambridge is on target to release more of its 205 units.
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Sustainable farming is an investment not a cost, urge farmers
Waipā's award-winning Judge Valley Dairies is one of many NZ farms opting for a more sustainable future.
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Land offered for lifestyle residential development
A new subdivision called Pukekura will aim to feed the high demand for residential property around Cambridge.
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Cambridge – high performance in business
Cambridge’s thriving business scene is living up to the town’s reputation for high performance as it continues to set high standards of growth, innovation and creativity.
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National retailers eye space in Cambridge development
Retailers are lining up as stage one of the multi-million dollar Lakewood development in Cambridge nears completion.
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Te Radar coming to Waipā
New Zealand television personality Te Radar has been announced as MC of the Waipā Networks Business Awards Gala dinner.
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Long-term park leases push Waikato Lacrosse out of Cambridge
One of Waikato's fastest growing sports has been forced to move out of Cambridge.
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Great crowd for Waipā Networks Business Awards launch
The 2018 Waipā Networks Business Awards launch saw record attendance from the Waipā and Raglan business communities.
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Cycling NZ bases national hub in Waipā
Cambridge will be home to a new programme to increase the quality and quantity of elite BMX riders.
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Hobbiton hub crowned New Zealand's most hospitable place
Waikato has been crowned New Zealand's most hospitable district in a hospitality index unveiled by Airbnb.
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Judge offers advice for those entering 2018 Waipā Business Awards
Quite often when people start out in business, most of their time is spent "putting out fires".
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Hamilton Airport pushes ahead with diversifying revenue streams
The growth of Hamilton Airport and the Waikato region go hand in hand.
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Nyriad forges global partnerships
Supercomputing company Nyriad has announced partnerships with Germany's ThinkParQ and San Diego-based Advanced HPC.
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Resort in Karapiro offers tourism opportunities for new owner
A Waikato resort is looking for a new owner to kick start its potential as a major rural tourism venture.
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Waipa District Council invests more money in its heritage sites
More money will be earmarked, as Kiwis demand more opportunities to understand and experience what's in their own backyard.
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School supports workforce programme for students
Cambridge High School students given the chance to work alongside businesses are now making better choices about about their future.
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City living moves to the country
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.
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Canoe Racing New Zealand now calls Waipa home
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.
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Blueberry tech firm sold to Norwegian giant
A family-run fruit technology manufacturer in Waipā has been bought by a Norwegian giant for $67m.
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Airport wins from Auckland congestion
Congested Auckland roads may be contributing to an ongoing increase in air travellers choosing to use Hamilton Airport, located in the Waipā district.
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Fieldays remembers history
With a sculpture unveiling, Fieldays paid tribute to its roots when it held the first function of its 50 year celebrations.
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Regions get boost with Provincial Growth Fund
The $1 billion Provincial Growth Fund launched today will help unlock the potential of rural and smaller centres.
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Population increase generates extra power consumption in Waipa
Waipa's popularity as a district for new residential and commercial development has brought with it a marked increase in power consumption.
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Nyriad closes US$8.5 million financing round
Cambridge-based exascale computing company Nyriad has sourced over US$11 million to continue expansion.
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Cambridge's Podium Lodge opens for business
The lodge's design is based on a small version of an Olympic Village, providing accommodation for sportspeople and tourists.
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Airport company buys hotel and conference centre
'This provides an opportunity to further develop and enhance the range of services offered within the airport precinct.'
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Waikato's thriving Máori economy
"The M?ori economy is growing, and it's growing fast," says Kahurangi Taylor, a Waikato Innovation Park business growth advisor.
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Waikato business 'thriving' says expert
“It's an exciting time to be doing business in Waikato, and the region is buzzing,” says Waikato business growth manager Craig Purcell.
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Prison extension would be massive for Waikato
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.
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Fieldays spending shows 'strong rural economy'
Spending at last year's National Agricultural Fieldays broke the half-billion dollar barrier for the first time.
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Construction Advantage Limited 'walks the talk' with its own build
A Cambridge-based company has successfully challenged itself to perform by overseeing the construction of its own premises.
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Economic Development Agency will add 'grunt' to economy
"...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.”
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Upmarket gated homes to replace $30m Cambridge apartment project
A gated development called Rutherford Park is announced as construction continues on the Lakewood apartment complex.
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World class boat builders back from the brink
A Waipa boat building company turned the business around in dramatic fashion.
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Developments quench thirst for retail, accommodation, commercial needs
The demand for commercial, retail and housing space in Cambridge will soon be alleviated with major construction projects on track.
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Waipa housing developments could outpace Hamilton
New resource consents totalling $21.5 million are speeding up construction of new homes in Waipa.
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Packaging and recycling company creates 75 jobs
75 high-tech jobs will be created in Waipa with the construction of a corrugated packaging plant at Hamilton Airport.
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Waipa on Instagram
Check out the awesome local photos on the Waipa Home of Champions account on Instagram.
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New canoe racing base to be complete by December
Work has commenced on the $2 million Canoe Racing New Zealand High Performance Centre on the shores of Lake Karāpiro.
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Exciting fortunes ahead as Waipa prepares for Fieldays
Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation heralds the multi-million dollar economic benefits the event brings to the district.
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Move to Waipa puts cyclist career on track
Cambridge ticked all the boxes for Southland's elite track cyclist Nick Kergozou De La Boessiere when he decided to further his career.
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Mayor orders early planning as population soars
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.
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Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge opens for business
Special guests gathered for the celebration as the new accommodation officially opened its doors.
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Growth prompts strategy review
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.
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Sailing their way to business success from Cambridge
Eighteen months after establishing Laszlo Boats, Laszlo Kertesz and Vera Bulsu have made significant strides in supply contracts locally and internationally.
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Kiwi startup unleashes new technology
Cambridge-based Nyriad is part of "the world's largest IT project", processing data for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope.
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Waipa takes advantage of World Masters Games opportunities
Connections facilitated by Council have resulted in growth for local businesses including Laszlo Boats and Good George Brewing.
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Cambridge partnership named Waikato's top environmental farmers
Judges were impressed with the wide range of innovations being used on Charlie and Helen Lea's farm and in their plant nursery.
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Sorting solutions
A homegrown solution created by the Furniss family, owners of Blueberry Country, is now being exported to the world.
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Moving the family home so Cambridge can grow
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.
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Hub provides local businesses with place to meet
Finding space to meet with clients can be difficult but there's now a solution thanks to the entrepreneurship of three Cambridge women.
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New accommodation to open in April
Kelly Rd Cambridge Lodge will be adding 22 rooms to the district's accommodation inventory.
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New housing subdivision on the market
Cambridge's urbanisation gathers momentum as new housing subdivision goes on the market
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Blueberries go from bush to market in a day
Fresh thinking and stream-lined processes have resulted in sweet success for the biggest berry farm business in New Zealand.
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Waipa set to cash in on busy summer season
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.
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World-class equine vet clinic opens
A new equine clinic which was nine months in the making and cost "several million dollars" has opened near Cambridge.
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Judges heap praise on Cambridge restaurant
Alpha Street Kitchen and Bar is very excited at two dishes earning a New Zealand Beef & Lamb Excellence Award.
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Consent granted for riverside apartments
Waipa District Council has granted consent for a new residential development in Cambridge.
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Hamilton Airport - a destination in its own right
On the heels of the opening of the Mavis Lounge café, Hamilton Regional Airport celebrates the launch of its conference facilities.
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Big jump in Waipa property values
Residential properties in Waipa have increased in value by an average of 38 per cent according to recent revaluations.
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Accommodation approved for Cambridge
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.
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New motel & retail development for Cambridge CBD
A new boutique motel is set to ease growing congestion and bring Cambridge its first mechanical car park stacker.
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Local couple launch pre-made meals for athletes
The founders of Plate Me Nutrition have spent hours developing delicious and nutritious meals with an 18-month shelf life.
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Hamilton Airport passenger numbers do a 180
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.
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Fastest fresh produce filling solution launched
?haup?-based BBC Technologies is significantly outpacing its global competitors when it comes to packing fresh produce such as blueberries.
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