SpoNSORS
The University of Waikato is committed to delivering a world-class education and research portfolio. With around 13,000 students and 1,500 staff, we offer a distinctive and rewarding university experience, while pursuing strong international links to advance knowledge. We are committed to sustainable practices on campus, and to helping find solutions for critical environmental problems. The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underpin all of our activities as an institution, and serve as a valuable framework for how we're addressing some of the biggest challenges facing humanity through our research, teaching, operations and external engagement.
Waikato Tainui
To Taatou Mahi - What We Do. In the changing global environment the world our future generations live in will be significantly different to ours. So our approach for moving forward is one that embraces change and focuses on supporting our marae and tribal members by optimising our resources, leveraging our relationships and exhibiting efficient practices.
| Waikato Wellbeing Project Catalysing the Waikato Wellbeing Movement - Here in the Waikato, we have a remarkable opportunity – an opportunity to realise the powerful possibilities of our region: to sustainability develop a region of abundance. The Waikato Wellbeing Project is a regional initiative to achieve a more environmentally sustainable, prosperous and inclusive Waikato region by 2030. Mātauranga and Te Ao Māori (Māori world view) principles are embedded Waikato Wellbeing Project. |
Te Pūkenga
He akoranga whaihua, Learn with purpose. Learn without limitations.
Across Aotearoa, work-based training organisations, institutes of technology and polytechnics are joining together to form Te Pūkenga – the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together. One network, one whānau.
| WEL Energy Trust The WEL Energy Trust is a provider of community funding to Hamilton City, Waikato District & some of Waipa District. The Trust was formed in 1993 and was established for a period of 80 years. . It is governed by 7 publicly elected trustees. WEL Networks Ltd owns the electricity lines and equipment in Hamilton, most of the Waikato District and a small part of the Waipa District. They also own Ultrafast Fibre. Their vision is for ‘A thriving, connected and equitable Waikato’. The trust has a particular interest in energy efficiency. One of our key projects is providing funding each year for retro fitting to make homes healthier for families and households in the community. |
At Mercury we generate electricity from 100% renewable sources – hydro, geothermal and wind. We also sell electricity to our customers through our retail brands – Mercury, Trustpower and GLOBUG. With 100% renewable generation and an authentic long-term approach to operating our business, we're committed to a more sustainable future.
| Waste Management Waste Management is Aotearoa's leading materials recovery, recycling and waste management provider, with over 1600 team members across 70 locations. Each year we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes. We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commerical electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste. |
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