January, 2024 - The Profit

Damon Harvey

New economic development agency leader up for the challenge – Lucy Laitinen

The Regional Economic Development agency has appointed Lucy Laitinen as chief executive. Lucy comes from a CE role at Anglican Care Waiapu and has also had several roles with World Vision. The Regional Economic Development agency is another reincarnation of the region’s many approaches to boosting the economy, attracting and supporting businesses. It is charged with delivering on the Matariki...

Local businesses tap into major water project – Strata Group

Strata Group was the structural engineer for the Waiaroha Discovery Centre and landscaping features, becoming involved in mid 2020. Strata’s team led by Duncan Bruce, Nigel Grant, Fred da Silveira, Sam Stanton was responsible for the Construction Monitoring for the items it designed and also the structural elements that Stantec designed for the water treatment plant building at both Frimley and...

Strong cultural emphasis influences design – DGSE

When it comes to a favourite part of Waiaroha for DGSE as architectural designers, it’s the simple things that standout. Ezra Kelly was the Project Principal from concept design onwards and he says the fins attached to the large water storage tanks are a stand out for himself and the DGSE team, which also included Alex Heperi as Cultural Lead...