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From the editor I am delighted this month to have Wintec journalism students assisting our Cambridge coverage. I taught journalism at Wintec for some years, and enjoyed a recent return to talk to this year’s intake. It was good to be able to follow that up with an invitation to contribute to Waikato Busines News - and even better that they delivered. Intake numbers are - understandably, given the winds of change that have been blowing - down on a few years ago, but those who are keen typically still find their way into a job. The students, when I talked to them, seemed up for it, under the expert guidance of tutor Charles Riddle, who has helped many over the years into the first step of their journalism career. Newsrooms around New Zealand are the better for it - the strongly practical, no airs and graces approach of polytechnics has produced some of our finest. I hope you enjoy the stories from this year’s crop, who were given a simple brief, but a challenging one for young people little more than halfway through their year - to break the ice with small business owners, ask them relevant questions and write up a story. Welcome to Valu, Paora and the two Danielles. You can read their stories on pages 21 to 23. Also in this issue, Gigi Crawford and her Zealong team continue to make waves, this time with a breakthrough I strongly believe that we can create something truly special. It will represent the best of Japan together with the best of New Zealand.” Zealong chief executive Gigi Crawford at the signing of an agreement that will establish the company in Japan See story, page 4 agreement that will see them selling their tea in one of Japan’s busiest train stations. It is yet another result of their long-term planning, attention to relationship building and focus on quality as they target the premium end of the market. I also spoke this month to some frustrated Cambridge business owners sick and tired of their dealings with Immigration NZ. And I interviewed the newly appointed chief executive of the NZ Institute of Skills and Technology. Stephen Town and his executive team have a large piece of work ahead. In my opinion, as someone who worked in the sector, the changed regime has the potential to make a huge and positive difference to our skilled workforce, and therefore to our economy generally. A bit of pressure, then. Ngā mihi nui Richard Walker WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS August/September 2020 I think throughout all of this, what we would love to see is a little bit more guidance, a little bit more signposting as to exactly what is or is not likely to happen. And if that means giving people bad news, so be it, but at least let people know where they stand.” Immigration adviser Matthew Gibbons See story, page 6 Welcome to Valu and Danielle, Wintec students and guest writers in this issue of Waikato Business News. Read their stories, pages 21-23 PUBLISHER Deidre Morris Ph: (07) 838 1333 Mob: 027 228 8442 Email: deidre@dpmedia.co.nz EDITOR Richard Walker Ph: (07) 838 1333 Mob: 027 814 2914 Email: richard@dpmedia.co.nz PRODUCTION MANAGER Kelly Gillespie Ph: (07) 838 1333 Email: kelly@dpmedia.co.nz Graphic designer Olivia McGovern Ph: (07) 838 1333 Email: olivia@dpmedia.co.nz ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Please contact: ADVERTISING ACCOUNT MANAGERS Joanne Poole Ph: (07) 838 1333 Mob: (021) 507 991 Email: joanne@dpmedia.co.nz Carolyn Jonson Ph: (07) 838 1333 Mob: (027) 821 5777 Email: carolyn@dpmedia.co.nz 3 ELECTRONIC FORWARDING EDITORIAL: News releases/Photos/Letters: richard@dpmedia.co.nz PRODUCTION: Copy/Proofs: production@dpmedia.co.nz SUBSCRIPTIONS: accounts@dpmedia.co.nz 25 Ward Street, Hamilton PO Box 1425, Hamilton, 3240. Ph: (07) 838 1333 | Fax: (07) 838 2807 www.wbn.co.nz When it’s time to sell, talk to the team who get results. Call us today for a no obligation appraisal. Managed Business Hamilton Service Based Business Hamilton Import, Sales & Installation Waikato Infrastructure - Essential Business Waikato SOLD IN AUGUST 2020 SOLD IN AUGUST 2020 SOLD IN AUGUST 2020 SOLD IN AUGUST 2020 This is a business where you can invest and remain very passive as the owner (i.e: less than 5 hours a week), and still generate $350k as an annual net cash surplus. Secure your future income without the need to work full time! It’s a very well established business with parking and a long lease. It has a well set up Hamilton premises, small staff team, reliable contractors and good reputation, delivering an average $210,000+ EBPIDT. This business is a leader for both earthworks and concrete works, and has provided the owners with great EBPITD returns year on year of up to $700,000+. 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(based on historical trading), and it can be a less than full-time hours role for the owner. Asking $1,495,000 Asking $795,000 Asking $550,000 Asking $495,000 Greg Dunn 027 293 0377 Geoff Pridham 027 232 1516 Graeme Finch 027 495 3413 Tony Begbie 029 200 6515 Tony Begbie 029 200 6515 Craig Paul 021 786 496 Scott Laurence 027 473 5425 Ref 31159 Ref 31316 Ref 31569 Ref 31102 NORTHLAND | AUCKLAND | WAIKATO | BAY OF PLENTY | ROTORUA-TAUPO | HAWKES BAY | MANAWATU | WELLINGTON | NELSON | CANTERBURY | QUEENSTOWN | OTAGO Licensed REAA 2008
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