BA4 talks tech
Dynamo6 delivers digital transformation specialising in cloud services, cyber security, and application development. By valuing long-term capability over quick fixes, they help clients to navigate complexity all from its home base in Hamilton. Waikato Chamber of Commerce members were guests of Dynamo6 at the Hamilton Hotel. Photos: Marcelo Mieres (captions from left to right).
Caitlin Roa (Longveld) and Janey Haringa (JH Law).
Phil Mackay (Paua Architects), Michelle Mackie (Enrich Group), Liam Carter (Ride Your Trike NZ).
David Hallett (Company-X), Matt O’Neill (IT Partners), Helaman Tangiora (Dynamo 6),
Samantha Harris (H3 Group) and Shelby Cowley (Fred Recruitment).
Bridget Haliburton (ASB Bank), Rochelle Skyes (Dynamo6) and John Wilkinson (ASB Bank).
Talking trade
Waikato Chamber of Commerce hosted Trade minister Todd McClay at a briefing to discuss the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. Photos: Mary Anne Gill (captions from left to right)
Waipa chief executive Steph O’Sullivan and mayor Mike Pettit.
Simone Hamilton (Affco) and another section of the crowd who attended the event.
NZ Aero chief executive Stephen Burrows and Damian Bartolomucci of Company X listen intently.
Forsyth Barr investment adviser Clarion Ferdinands
A section of the crowd who attended the event.
Pragma Hospitality Group sponsored the breakfast.
Forsyth Barr investment adviser Clarion Ferdinands and Independent Verification Services’ Peter Webb listen as details of the deal are outlined.
Waipā mayor Mike Pettit, Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos and president Graeme Austin of Corson Maize.
Tom Arscott, Clint Baily and Simone Hamilton (Affco) with Jenny MacGregor from the Waikato chamber.
Innovative students
The annual Young Enterprise Scheme (Yes) Spark Tank business competition involving students from across the Waikato sharing their innovative business ideas was held at Wintec Atrium. Students get the opportunity to pitch their ideas to experienced mentors, who provided constructive feedback, industry insights, and practical advice.
Waikato secondary school students gathered in the Wintec Atrium for the Waikato YES Spark Tank event.
St Paul’s Collegiate students during a speed coaching session.
Students taking part in their speed coaching sessions with industry mentors.
Representatives from local Waikato businesses volunteering as speed coaches on stage.
Students taking part in an interactive activity with MC Ian Musson during the event.
Autumn Festival
Cambridge’s annual Autumn Festival returned with concerts, shows, art exhibitions, dances, workshops and the ever popular Short Story competition. Photos: Mary Anne Gill (captions from left to right)
Hamilton flautists from St Peter’s School – who are members of Youth Orchestra Waikato and the Waikato School Symphonic Band – entertained the crowd at the Autumn Festival opening, from left Sandy Wang, Alisa Li and Alexia Wei.
Waipā mayor Mike Pettit, left, was present for the first festival in 2009 when he was on Cambridge Community Board, something he and chair John Drummond found amusing.
Autumn Festival trustee Jocelyn Cooney and former Waikato Times editor Venetia Sherson.
Autumn Festival short story judges, Jill Carter, Susan Gresson and Venetia Sherson with winner Terry Carson.
Watching on at the Autumn Festival launch, from left Julie Epps, Alana Mackay, Ray and Sue Milner.
Maurice Trapp Group advisor Steve France with short story winner Terry Carson.
The Autumn Festival committee at Te Awa Lifecare Village for the launch, from left Karen Johnson, chair John Drummond, Jocelyn Cooney, Barbara Campbell, Gary Verberne, Julie Epps, Alana Mackay.
Village opens
Summerset opened its new Cambridge village, a three-level, 10,000-square-metre building which brings care, lifestyle and community spaces together under one roof, including 60 serviced apartments, 36 care suites and 20 memory care suites. Photos: Mary Anne Gill (captions from left to right)
Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar, left, and Cambridge village manager Lucy Lloyd-Barker.
Playing the village’s grand piano, Hamilton pianist Pieter Bos.
Harry Wilson, speaking on behalf of Ngāti Koroki Kahukura who had lived on the land for generations.
Move in sooner rather than later is the advice for the “young at heart” Wilma and Stuart Smith formerly of Hamilton who live at Summerset Cambridge.
A familiar face to many is Daphne Caddie who as a volunteer helped visitors to Waikato Hospital for years and now lives in Summerset Cambridge.
The cake to celebrate Summerset Cambridge’s village centre opening.
New home for Gardner
Making Waipā their home has paid off for Simon and Dominique Paduch with the opening of their company’s new Cambridge office and the signing of their 20th build contract. The couple launched the G.J. Gardner Homes franchise last year, initially operating from a garage at the Cambridge Showgrounds before establishing a permanent base at Te Rerenga Tce.
They marked the milestone by cutting a ribbon alongside members of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Simon Paduch previously worked for the company in Tauranga. The franchise covers Waipā and parts of Hamilton.
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Photos: Mary Anne Gill (captions from left to right)
Ryan Nicholas (Architectural Technician), Simon Paduch (Franchise Owner), Marie Jones (Administrator), Dominique Paduch (Franchise Owner), Sara Bryers (New Homes Consultant), Paul Adams (Estimator), Blu Geddes (Construction Manager)
Maria Van Der Merwe, Lylie Morrison, Dawn Harper and Jacinda Johnston at the GJ Gardner Waipā office opening.
Guests enjoyed a well presented brunch
