Newsletter - 8 December 2025
Ata mārie,
Waikato Business Pulse - Tim van de Molen
In this month's edition of Waikato Business Pulse, Waikato MP Tim van de Molen explores the summer tourism surge and what it means for Waikato businesses, from visitor spending to the enterprises that support our region’s standout attractions. He also shares insights on national investment in tourism, transport, and infrastructure, along with his vision for a proposed Kaimai Great Walk. With visitor numbers climbing and new opportunities emerging across the region, this edition looks at how Waikato can make the most of the season ahead and set the stage for a thriving year to come! Read the full article here.
2026 Life & Business Clarity Workshop
Start 2026 with clarity and confidence by joining our first Waikato business training of the year, Design Your 2026: A Life and Business Clarity Workshop, in conjunction with Roar Coaching. This practical session will help you set focused goals, refine your direction, and create a plan that supports both personal wellbeing and business success. If you are ready to shape a purposeful year ahead, register now and give yourself the strongest possible start to 2026. Register here.
Waikato Chamber Membership Referral Draw Winner
Congratulations to Colleen from Greenlight Insurance, the lucky winner of our membership referral draw. Colleen's support and advocacy have earned her a $500 Air New Zealand voucher! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped grow our network by referring businesses to join the Chamber. Learn more about our Membership Referral Programme here.
2025 Members SurveyGot a minute? We’d love for you to complete our member survey. Your feedback will help us maximise the value of your membership and make sure we’re advocating for the issues that matter most to you. Complete the short survey here.
Holiday Office ClosureThe Waikato Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from midday Friday 19 December and reopen Monday 5 January. For export certification during this time, support will be available as follows:
Jenny is available Monday 22 December to Wednesday 24 December.
Rob is available Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 December.
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