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3 December, 2025

Waikato Business Awards

What a fantastic night celebrating the Waikato business community! The Waikato Chamber of Commerce delivered another amazing event with nearly 800 people, a true showcase of excellence and impact across our rohe. Congratulations to all the winners your passion, hard work, and commitment is what keeps the Waikato strong and…

Kotahitanga: United Through Creativity

Creative Waikato have launched a campaign “Kotahitanga: United Through Creativity”. Waikato artists are championing the fight for unity through works of art that speak…

Impact Stories
8 July, 2020
Snippet from sand animation, "Engage" by Dawn Tuffery.

Top 16 artists confront racism with creativity

In response to alarming signs of racism, 16 Waikato artists have been selected to share their voice through art and spark crucial conversations about…

Impact Stories
22 June, 2020
Each One Teach One - Acrylic on canvas piece by Lucie Blaževská as part of the Kotahitanga - United Through Creativity collection.

Unprecedented community response to COVID-19

Nearly $2 million in funding has gone from the Waikato Community Funders Group to community organisations who are meeting the needs of vulnerable people…

Impact Stories
27 May, 2020
Volunteers packing food parcels in Taumarunui.

Millions more in funding for COVID-19 response

Millions more in funding has been announced by the Waikato Community Funders Group to support non-profit organisations working on the frontline to help vulnerable…

News
27 March, 2020
Elderly lady walking down hospital hallway using a walker getting help from another woman.

Waikato Community Funders Group collaborate on COVID-19 response

Community funders in the Waikato region have combined efforts to directly support non-profit organisations who are well-placed to support the wellbeing of the most…

News
23 March, 2020
Hands being washed with soap suds.

Plans for New National Wetland Discovery Centre

The National Wetland Trust is working to increase knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the value of wetlands, which support a greater diversity of native…

Impact Stories
3 December, 2019
Volunteering kids smiling.

Government Support for Waikato Regional Theatre

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today announced Government support for the Waikato Regional Theatre. The Provincial Growth Fund has granted $12 million towards the $74…

News
31 October, 2019
Trust Waikato team standing alongside Jacinda Ardern.

Minogue Park netball courts set for resurfacing

Hamilton’s home of netball is set for a major court upgrade. Minogue Park, in Forest Lake, is the home to the Hamilton City Netball…

Impact Stories
11 October, 2019
Fraser Tech Premier Reserve team celebrating their win of the 2017 netball tournament.

Living punga to become green wall at primary school

A living retaining wall made of 100 punga logs is the next step in Hamilton East Primary School’s nature trail rejuvenation. The logs will…

Impact Stories
10 October, 2019
Parent representative Megan Lyon (left) and teacher Olive Jones on the Hamilton East Primary School nature trail. Photo / Jennie-Louise Kendrick Hamilton News By: Jennie-Louise Kendrick, Wintec journalism student.