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Introducing the Impact 100 Initiative

Often, the most brilliant ideas can emerge from the most unexpected places.This is something we’ve seen time and time again. Through the programmes we’ve delivered and our collaborations with diverse communities across Waikato and Aotearoa - from creatives in South Waikato, to those championing climate action, to some of the country’s most renowned social entrepreneurs - we’ve witnessed how transformative ideas can flourish when given the chance.One of the most valuable lessons we've lea...

Our Inaugural Community Showcase

November 8th marked a special occasion for Impact Hub Waikato - with our first ever Community Showcase event being held in our community co-working space.This event was an opportunity for our community to come together to connect, share stories, and reflect on the year.Weeks later, we’re still feeling a deep sense of hope from the connections formed, knowledge shared, and the meaningful kaupapa upheld together. May we carry these insights into our lives and communities and use this energy...

Improving your Impact Measurement Efforts

For the past few months, we’ve had the privilege of working with a phenomenal group of 15 local wāhine, each leading inspiring social enterprises or changemaking initiatives, as part of our Female Founders Forum programme.Last week, we came together for an insightful session focused on impact measurement.Impact measurement is an essential practice for any organisation that is creating meaningful, sustainable change (it helps ensure your changemaking efforts are both purposeful and effective)....

Reinventing Fashion (Sustainably)

Whether we realise it or not, we’re all major players in the fashion industry … just by wearing clothes every day. But behind that simple act is a huge environmental cost -  including water pollution from dyeing processes, the carbon footprint of fast fashion production, and the mountains of textile waste that are piling up in landfills globals. That’s why the shift to sustainable fashion is so urgent - and luckily, we all have the power to make a difference by thinking more conscious...

Pitch Perfect: Structuring your Pitch for Impact

There are just a few weeks to go until our first-ever Community Showcase - and we couldn't be more excited to spend the evening celebrating the creativity, innovation, and collective spirit of our community.A particularly exciting element of the event will be the pitching segment, where community members will have the opportunity to present their business ideas, social impact projects, or innovative solutions addressing local challenges.In the lead-up to the Showcase, we’ll be working clo...

Gender Equality as a Catalyst for Change: Reflections from our International Women's Day event

Gender equality is a fundamental human right - and one that holds the key to unlocking the full potential of individuals, communities, and societies.Each year, International Women's Day represents an opportunity for us all to take action, dismantle barriers, challenge biases, and create gender-equal environments where everyone can thrive.In the lead-up to this year's International Women's Day, Impact Hub Waikato was thrilled to join forces with the YWCA of Hamilton, to host an interactive event,...

Co-Creatives 2023 Impact Report

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Climathon Impact Report 2023

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Annual Report 2022

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The triple bottom line: meet David

Have you ever considered how we could better enable charitable enterprises to do good in the world, while reducing reliance on grants and financial assistance?  David Waine has - and as the founder of Matley - an impact-focused accountancy firm, this is something he's actively working towards. We're currently helping David amplify his impact through our entrepreneurial accelerator programme - Accelerate Regional. Recently, we chatted with him about his experience in the programme,...

Sweet as can bee: meet Hannah

There's nothing like the sweet taste of honey - and Hannah and Rory O'Brien know that better than anyone else. Since 2016, the pair have been producing, sourcing, and processing some of the rarest honeys in the world from hard to reach places in our untouched native forests, through their award-winning ethical and sustainable impact enterprise, Hunt and Gather Bee Co. Hannah is currently participating in our entrepreneurial accelerator, Accelerate Regional - and recently, we chatted ab...

Using film as a tool for change: meet Rowena

Fuelled by her mission to elevate the voices and stories of marginalised groups, Rowena Bahl founded youtopi - a streaming platform dedicated to tackling social and environmental issues.  Rowena is part of our entrepreneurial accelerator programme - Accelerate Regional. Recently, we chatted with her about her experience in the programme, plus her journey as an impact entrepreneur....

Plastic Free July: Hacks for the Office

Plastic free might seem like a daunting journey to embark upon, as plastic is everywhere!  However, with these small hacks, our Director Emma Sinclair (low waste-junkie and Plastic Free July veteran) gives some tips on how you can make it easy at work....

Climathon Impact Report 2022

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Open Challenge Accelerator Report 2021

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Back to Purpose Report 2021

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Priority and Productivity Hacks

Productivity. It’s such a buzzword at the moment, and we all want more of it, right? Here at Impact Hub, although we are advocates for balance and not always going with the rat-race mentality of overachieving, we also know that some days (weeks), we just need to get sh*t DONE!  Our Director of Community Emma Sinclair is a productivity-nerd, and has tried and tested many methods to achieve optimal productivity for herself and the teams she has led. Here’s what she has to say about it.&nb...

Annual Report 2021

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Exercise and the Entrepreneur

Recognise this scenario? You know you should be moving your body more, but your business baby is taking all the time and energy you have available to give. Our Director of Community - Emma Sinclair, has a degree in Human Nutrition and Exercise Physiology up her sleeve, and as an experienced entrepreneur, she recognises the pitfalls of modern working. Read on to find some practical tips and tricks for overcoming hurdles and getting your body moving....

Impact Drinks

Impact Hub hosts Impact Drinks every two months, where likeminded people, with a heart for impact in their businesses and in the world, come together, enjoy some casual drinks and nibbles. What is the idea behind Impact Drinks?There are lots of networking groups here in Hamilton, however there isn't really a group who have a solid focus on impact and social enterprise. Here at Impact Hub Waikato, we're enjoying seeing this growing community of Impact entrepreneurs come together and rub shoulders...