Tourism business Calder and Lawson welcomes Kate Rawnsley as its new general manager. Rawnsley joins the team after over 12 years with the Chiefs Rugby Club, where she was the Commercial general manager.
Waipā rates rise
For the next financial year, Waipā rates will rise by 6 per cent from July 1. Originally, a rise of 3.7 per cent was budgeted but had to be reviewed due to inflation and increased interest rates.
New Taupō CEO
Taupō District Council is welcoming Julie Gardyne as its new chief executive. Gardyne, who held the role of acting CEO since March, replaces Gareth Green, who left to become New Plymouth District Council’s CEO.
Business awards
Entries for the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards close on June 30. The awards are open to all businesses and individuals in Waikato. Entries via wba.awardsplatform.com.
Road closed
Pokeno’s Munro Rd will be closed at the bridge near the Huia Rd intersection from June 19 to 21 for repair works. The detour route will be via Pokeno Rd and Helenslee Rd.
Council awards
Ōtorohanga District Council won silver at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards for its office refurbishment project. Thames-Coromandel District Council’s Shoreline Management Pathways project won the Environmental Leadership Award at Taituarā local government excellence awards.
