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Posted by The ICEHOUSE on Tuesday, June 11, 2013

ICEHOUSE alumni wins Ahuwhenua Trophy

Te Awahohonu Forest Trust – Tarawera Station has won the 2013 Ahuwhenua Trophy, the BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Award.  Te Awahohonu Trustee, Bob Cottrell, attended The ICEHOUSE Māori Business Growth workshop last year. ICEHOUSE Head of Māori Development, Shay Wright, congratulates Bob Cottrell and Te Awahohonu Trust on their success. “Bob and his team represent excellent practice in Māori farming and business.  It is exciting to see Māori businesses doing so well and being recognised by awards such as the Ahuwhenua Trophy.  What a proud moment for the Trust’s staff, board, trustees and shareholders.” Shay Wright says there is an opportunity for Māori Trusts to reflect on their practice and look to examples like Te Awahohonu Trust. “Te Awahohonu Trust is a great example…

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- By The ICEHOUSE on Tuesday
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Posted by The ICEHOUSE on Friday, June 07, 2013

The Deloitte Fast 50 is changing it up this year!

Calling all movers, shakers and growing businesses within our ICEHOUSE community – entries to the 2013 Deloitte Fast 50 competition open now until 26 July. Visit www.fast50.co.nz to find out more details. This is your chance to be a part of New Zealand’s only business benchmarking index that allows companies large or small, public or private to benchmark and celebrate their growth. There’s also a great category called the Rising Stars for start-ups and companies with high growth potential, the overall winner is invited to take part in a one day NZTE Beachheads ‘Fresh Thinking’ workshop in NZ with the Beachhead Advisors, successful senior executives who have built global businesses who will work alongside you to challenge your thinking about what’s possible for your business….

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Posted by Mark MacLeod-Smith on Friday, June 07, 2013

What Mike Tyson can teach us about innovation!

You could make the case that boxing is similar to launching a new product or service. You, an underdog, probably with limited resources, and lacking experience and expertise are going toe-to-toe with established competitors with proven track records, paying customers and established offerings.  You are committed to “knocking out” your opponents to win their customer base and grow your market share. One person that knows a thing or two about delivering knock outs is American boxer Mike Tyson. Blessed with “nuclear powered fists” he had an innate talent which eventually led him to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. A polarizing character, he has had a tumultuous personal and professional life. Thankfully Mike was never lost for words and provided a string of…

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- By Mark MacLeod-Smith on Friday
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