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The Waikato Chamber of Commerce

The Waikato Chamber of Commerce works with local and national communities to support and represent the collective voice of Waikato business.

JOIN THE CHAMBER BUSINESS NETWORK

Make new connections through our Waikato business networking events, grow your knowledge, inspire your business and team, and have your voice heard. We’ve made it easy for Waikato business networking in the wider Waikato business community, and we’re also available to support you with export services and document authorisation too.

Become a member today and see the difference a strong business network can make, through our Waikato business networking events.  Find out more below, or contact our team.

LATEST NEWS

December CEO Thoughts

It is Time to Unify the Waikato Just two thoughts for you this month, inspired by the Government’s announcement last week called “Simplifying Local Government – a draft proposal”. In theRead more

2025 Waikato Business Awards Emerging Leader of the Year

The third time was a charm for Claire Williamson who was named Emerging Leader of the Year at the Waikato Business Awards. Applauded by judges for her bold, values-driven leadership and herRead more

2025 Waikato Business Awards CEO of the Year

Fiona Michel, chief executive of Braemar Hospital, has been named Waikato's CEO of the Year for 2025 – a recognition that crowns her as one of the region’s most progressive and values-driven healRead more

2025 Waikato Business Awards Supreme Winner

RML Machinery took centre stage at the 2025 Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, earning both the Supreme Award and the Innovation Award for its advancements in automation technology.   JudRead more

November CEO Thoughts

Unification of the Waikato We call for the unification of Waikato councils. It is time for newly elected councillors to tighten their belts and deliver us a unified Waikato. One where rates are inflRead more

From Flat Whites to Fast Growth: How One Hamilton Café Owner Found Her Recipe for Success

Running a business is no easy task – especially in the fast-paced world of hospitality. But for Hamilton café owner Kendall Steele, the journey from manager to successful business owner has been oRead more

Welcome to the Chamber Rebecca Wylie

Welcome to the team! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I’ve called rural Waikato home for the last 14 years but grew up in rural Wairarapa and Manawatu on large sheep & beef farms. JobRead more

Quarterly Economic Update

According to Infometrics provisional GDP estimates, the Waikato regional economy contracted 0.5% in the year to March 2025. The decline is the first since the year to September 2021, as revisionsRead more

Welcome to the Chamber - Kiani Tuhua

Hey Kiani, welcome to the team. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I spent much of my childhood living next door to my marae in Waiti, rural Waikato, and in Kirikiriroa, before headingRead more

A big investment in the future prosperity of Hamilton and the Waikato

When big Waikato events are on like Fieldays, Maadi Cup, WakaAma, All Black and Chiefs rugby, fans from outside of the region have been forced for years to find accommodation as far afield as TaurangRead more

Welcome to the Chamber Caz Wood

Born and bred in the mighty Waikato, I was raised on a dairy farm in my early years and have called Kirikiriroa my home for most of my adult life with the exception of 2 years in London on my OE andRead more

Welcome to the Chamber - Devon Parker - Auld

I was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, I left to complete a Bachelor of Arts, in Pōneke, Wellington. Since my degree, I moved down to Te Waipounamu and began my career journey there.Read more

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