Business North September 2020

98 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 businessnorth “The primary reason for our existence being the agricultural sector is sound and it’s what drives our economy. Because of that we have these great growth statistics and the ability for people to set up businesses - live, work and play in the district.” • to page 100 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT » Waipa District Council Waipa District - Home of Champions Richard Loader R esting at the foot of volcanic cones—where else could be more fitting for The Home of Champions; and Waipa District is surely that. Blessed with some of the most prime agricultural land in the world the small district of Waipa is a jewel that brightly shines in the Waikato sun. Bordered by Hamilton City on its northern side with the Waikato and Waipa rivers flowing within the district’s outer edges, Waipa’s rich geographic heritage is defined by the cones of Mt Pirongia, Kakepuku, Maungakawa and Maungatautari. Maungatautari contains 3500 hectares of indig- enous forest—70 – 80% of the district’s remnant forest. In total the district is just 1473sqkm, from Mt Pirongia on its western side, through to Te Awa- mutu, across to Cambridge, then Lake Karapiro to the east. Waipa’s population currently sits at about 53,000 with the two major towns of Te Awamutu and Cam- bridge and smaller villages of Pirongia, Ohaupo and Ngahinapouri offering rural lifestyle living. All have good schools and golf courses nearby. Conservative growth projections suggest that by 2050 an additional 25,000 people will call Waipa District home, raising families and contributing to what makes the town so special. Centrally located in the region, and the site of the old Waipa County’s main office, Te Awamutu is the home of the Waipa District Council. As at March 30, 2020 the district had a GDP of $2,755m ranked 20 of the TLA’s, behind neigh- bours Hamilton ($10,090m), Waikato ($3,037m) and ahead of Matamata-Piako District Council ($2.148m) and South Waikato District Council ($1,317m). Boasting good rainfall, rich soils and a moder- ate climate, the region’s value is in its productive capacity with agriculture the district’s primary industry. The heartland home of New Zealand dairy farm- ing, dairy accounts for more than 10 per cent of local jobs with Fonterra, the regions biggest single employer. Waipa’s rich geographic heritage is defined by the cones of Mt Kakepuku (above), Pirongia, Maungakawa and Maungatautari. The practice’s highly trained and motivated staff works well together as a team to provide an excellent intergrated service to the community. It has well-established and positive relationships with its patients and the wider community to provide an integrated health home. The practice prides itself on its ability to adapt to change and meet challenges in its goal to provide a caring and cost-effective primary health service. 07 872 0923 | Mega Centre, 670/4 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu | administration@mahoemed.co.nz | www.mahoemed.co.nz Mahoe Med Accident / Medical and GP Practice Open 7 Days per Week Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 9am - 3pm Mahoe Med as an A&M is a vibrant and busy practice in Te Awamutu. Mahoe X-Ray & Ultrasound Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm & 5pm - 8pm On Call Sat - Sun & Public Holidays: On call Proud to be associated with Waipa District Council