May CEO Thoughts
May 13, 2026
The year is going fast, and the world is far more complex and uncertain than it was in February.Here are a few thoughts to challenge your thinking, and to keep you aware of issues that may impact your company.In This IssueExport for NZ to winSimplifying Local Government beca...
A fortnightly blog piece from Chamber member, Waitomo Group, providing timely insights into the current fuel market. This piece is aimed to help customers and businesses stay informed about what is driving change at the pump.
Over the past two months, global fuel markets have experienced one of the most volatile periods seen in years, driven largely by disruption around the Strait of Hormuz — the route that normally carries around 20% of global oil flows.For New Zealand businesses, the importan...
A fortnightly blog piece from Chamber member, Waitomo Group, providing timely insights into the current fuel market. This piece is aimed to help customers and businesses stay informed about what is driving change at the pump.
Fuel markets have experienced one of the most volatile periods in recent history over the past six weeks, driven by disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that typically carries around 20% of global oil flows. For Waikato businesses, the key takeaway is straightfor...
April CEO Thoughts
April 1, 2026
Waikato leads economic bounce-back – ANZ data showsAfter a concerted campaign by economists and journalists to outdo each other with the headlines of doom, gloom and Armageddon we get some data that reflects what we have been seeing when talking to businesses, their accoun...
March CEO Thoughts
March 4, 2026
Unify the WaikatoLocal government is under the spotlight. Many councils are under pressure for poor performance.Given the recent damning reports on the Wellington and Hamilton City councils, the spotlight needs to intensify and make transparent all the allegations levelled b...
Welcome to the Chamber Michael Thomas
February 11, 2026
We sat down with the Chamber's new South Waikato Business Lead, Michael Thomas to get to know more about him.
Welcome to the team! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am the husband of Victoria (19 years) and we have 2 children; Te Aohinga (17) and Jacob (15). I was elected to the South Waikato District Council and I have been elected as the presiding member of the Tokoroa...
CEO Thoughts February 2026
February 4, 2026
In This IssueA Rare GiftUnify the WaikatoTe Huia Patronage Fails in 2025 - Is it Terminal this Time?Economic Prediction Making and OptimismA Rare GiftIn times of crisis, communities pull together. Our coastal communities have had a blasting from rain, slips and lives lost. F...
December CEO Thoughts
December 17, 2025
Read the latest edition of Chamber CEO Thoughts, written monthly by Waikato Chamber of Commerce CEO, Don Good.
It is Time to Unify the WaikatoJust two thoughts for you this month, inspired by the Government’s announcement last week called “Simplifying Local Government – a draft proposal”.In the three decades since the last shakeup in 1989 some councillors have driven div...
2025 Waikato Business Awards Emerging Leader of the Year
December 16, 2025
Find out more about Claire Williamson - WBA 2025 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 her commitment to empowering both her team and her community, Claire had entered the categ...
2025 Waikato Business Awards CEO of the Year
December 16, 2025
Find out more about Fiona Michel - WBA 2025 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 health leaders.Fiona’s leadership is guided by what she calls her “Shining E...
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