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ISSUE 1 HAMILTON The publication for all Hamilton businesses inside this issue NEW COUNCIL BLOOD BRINGS FRESH OPTIMISM.....................3 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING......................................................4 WHY I JOINED TOAST MASTERS..................................................4 AN INSPIRING ORGANISATION IN HAMILTON............................6 WINNER OF YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME AWARD....................7 FOODIES SET TO CONNECT..........................................................8 FORGET FOUNDERS THEATRE...................................................10 THE WAIKATO COMMERCE CLUB.............................................12 THE DAVID BENNETT COLUMN.................................................16 IRD CONTRACT STILL NOT SIGNED...........................................17 PLANNING AHEAD....................................................................17 LET’S TALK PEOPLE....................................................................18 DOSE DIRECT.............................................................................18 TGH WELCOMES RESOURCE CONSENT.....................................20 UPDATES...................................................................................20 HAMILTON LAUNCHES ONLINE MARKETPLACE........................22 OUTSTANDING FINALISTS.........................................................23 WINTEC INNES48 BUSINESS COMPO 2016 WINNERS...............24 BIZ HAMILTON EVENTS GUIDE..................................................27 07 839 1101 027 552 5345 Welcome to Biz Hamiltonthe publication for all Hamilton businesses. Hamilton is an amazing and fast growing city. It certainly warrants its own dedicated regular publication to highlight news, politics, events, advice, opinions, developments, businesses, industry bodies, business groups, organisations, people, and more. Biz Hamilton is created by the experienced team at Mark Media Company Ltd, headed by Managing Director, Mark Nogaj, who has over fifteen years media experience, many at senior management/ownership level. Support for Biz Hamilton has been significant and we look forward to providing a great communication source for you fortnightly. We are delivered to all businesses in Hamilton via PO Box/Private Bag delivery and also to the thousands of businesses that do not have a PO Box/Private Bag. Additionally we have an online version at www.bizhamilton.co.nz. Please make contact—we love to hear all your news! (And advertising in Biz Hamilton is low cost) Kind regards, Mark Nogaj, info@bizhamilton.co.nz, phone 838 1101, 027 552 4345 info@bizhamilton.co.nz www.bizhamilton.co.nz 2 : BIZ HAMILTON : ISSUE 1
NEW COUNCIL BLOOD BRINGS FRESH OPTIMISM COUNCIL By Philip Quay Kelvyn Eglinton is in his early stages as Hamilton City Council’s General Manager of City Growth and feels positive about the future of Hamilton. Originally from the Manawatu, Kelvyn has been out of New Zealand for the past seven years working in top-level commercial positions in Australia and Indonesia. Formally head of external affairs for Newmont Gold Mines in Waihi, he was relocated to Australia to be regional manager for Australasia/Asia pacific and for the last twelve months was chief of staff for their Indonesia office in Jakarta. “After seven-odd years away from New Zealand with the family,” says Kelvyn, “when this role came up I saw it as a great opportunity to be part of a leadership team where we can do good things for the community.” The City Growth unit is responsible for city planning, resource planning, building regulations, economic development, food hygiene, trading in public places, alcohol licensing, animal control and customer services. “I’ve always held a belief,” says Kelvyn, “that local government, with the right community and the right leadership, can do good things for the community. I’ve seen that around the world and I wanted to be part of that.” Kelvyn says Hamilton’s potential has historically been underestimated and changing that perception is among the aspirations he has for his City Growth team. “I think we undersell Hamilton,” says Kelvyn. “When I talk to people, I find there are actually a lot of people like me. It’s their first time living in Hamilton and they enjoy the fact that it’s got a huge amount of amenity. It’s a city of scale but it’s still easy to get around. “All those things that are the best of regional living are actually on Waikato’s doorstep. We’ve got world class gardens, New Zealand’s best river, some of the best tramping and walking tracks around and easy access to the rest of New Zealand.” Kelvyn says he expects the City Growth team to contribute to that changing perception, with their focus on customer service and community. “One of the things we want to do is get that story into people’s hearts and minds, that being in the Waikato is actually a fantastic place to grow kids, it’s affordable for families to live here, it’s got great education opportunities, access to some of the best environments, be it coastal or riverine or mountains or ranges. “I think people coming back from overseas who have lived internationally, which is part of the huge inward migration back to NZ, whether it’s from Australia or Europe, they’re used to travelling an hour and a half to see an event in Auckland or traveling 40 minutes to the beach. It’s part of what an international community is like. However, Kelvyn says Council can’t do it alone. “We need to be forming those relationships with our investment community and our business community to start bridging this confidence gap,” he says. “We need to have a common vision. “I think the plans are actually there and what the people are struggling with perhaps is just the mechanism to drive these things forward. We will put our hand up and take the lead.” “We need to be telling that story more loudly and be proud to come from Hamilton,” says Kelvin. “It’s a great spot.” We’re ready to launch your new website EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE Come and see how I can maximise your return with our exceptional commission rates! REAL ESTATE DAN EDGECOMBE P: 021 827 222 E: dan@propertyventures.co.nz hypercube.co.nz www.propertyventures.co.nz Property Ventures Real Estate Limited - Licensed Agent REAA 2008 ISSUE 1 : BIZ HAMILTON : 3
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