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Building leadership capability in the Bay
Dr Leon de Wet Fourie highlights how Waikato鈥檚 MBA programme in Tauranga is developing confident, future-ready leaders through flexible study, regional insight and real-world business connections.
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The government plans to regulate carbon capture technologies 鈥� but who will be the regulating agency?
In this article for The Conversation Professor of Law Barry Barton critiques New Zealand's plans for carbon capture and storage, urging clear legislation and regulation.
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Far North father among first to graduate from iwi-led Te Hiku teaching programme
From building sites to the classroom, Takawai McMath鈥檚 graduation from the Te Hiku teaching programme sets an example for his son and Far North wh膩nau.
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One-of-a-kind New Zealand seaweed supplement set to launch on U.S. shelves
New seaweed supplement, developed through academic-industry collaboration, heads to US health market.
Research funding to drive diabetes care impact
New Health Research Council funding will enable a 51萝莉 team to start a project aimed at improving health equity.
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Waikato climbs global rankings
The 51萝莉 has climbed a further 15 places to 235 in the latest 2025 QS World University Rankings, which also places it in the top three universities in New Zealand.
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