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SUMMARY:South Waikato 2025 Wrap-Up: Connect & Celebrate
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our end-of-year networking celebration as we wrap up 2025 business in the South Waikato! \n\n\n\nThis event will feature guest speaker Ben Purua\, 2024 Ahuwhenua Young M ori Farmer of the Year\, who will share his powerful journey 'From Prison to Purpose'. His story of resilience and determination will leave you inspired as we reflect on the year and look ahead to the opportunities on the horizon for 2026. \n\n\n\nEnjoy an evening of networking with fellow South Waikato professionals over delicious finger food and a drink. It's the perfect way to celebrate achievements\, strengthen connections\, and close out the year on a high note. \n\nComplimentary nibbles and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\nBen Purua - Ben embodies resilience\, transformation\, and hope\, emerging from a troubled past to become an inspiring leader in New Zealand's agricultural sector. Growing up amid gangs and violence\, Ben was ultimately charged with manslaughter at 15 and served time at Waikeria Prison. There\, he discovered a passion for farming\, which fuelled his determination to turn his life around. Today\, Ben holds the title of Ahuwhenua Young M ori Farmer of the Year and was named Dairy Manager of the Year for the Central Plateau region\, but his impact goes well beyond these personal accolades.\n\n\n\nWith compassion and dedication\, Ben is now supporting ex-prisoners\, troubled youth\, and individuals battling addiction to find purpose and employment in agriculture. Through his mentoring programmes and initiatives like K mu to P mu\, Ben empowers others to believe that change is possible. As a leader on the He T tai Rangahua Food and Fibre Youth Network\, Ben champions opportunities that break cycles of hardship. His ultimate vision to create a transition farm that supports individuals leaving prison\, aiding reintegration and providing a pathway to a brighter future.\n\n\n\nView our terms and conditions here.
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Growing up amid gangs and violence\, Ben was ultimately charged with manslaughter at 15 and served time at Waikeria Prison. There\, he discovered a passion for farming\, which fuelled his determination to turn his life around. Today\, Ben holds the title of Ahuwhenua Young M&#257\;ori Farmer of the Year and was named Dairy Manager of the Year for the Central Plateau region\, but his impact goes well beyond these personal accolades.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<br style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">With compassion and dedication\, Ben is now supporting ex-prisoners\, troubled youth\, and individuals battling addiction to find purpose and employment in agriculture. Through his mentoring programmes and initiatives like K&#257\;mu to P&#257\;mu\, Ben empowers others to believe that change is possible. As a leader on the He T&#257\;tai Rangahua Food and Fibre Youth Network\, Ben champions opportunities that break cycles of hardship. His ultimate vision to create a transition farm that supports individuals leaving prison\, aiding reintegration and providing a pathway to a brighter future.</span><br />\n<br />\n<a href="https://www.waikatochamber.co.nz/terms-and-conditions/" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 14px\; font-family: arial\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(55\, 184\, 130)\; overflow-wrap: break-word\;" target="_blank">View our terms and conditions here</a><span style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">.</span></span></span></p>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Ground Floor\, P kenga Rau\, 34 Chambers Street\, Tokoroa 3420
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URL:https://business.waikatochamber.co.nz/events/details/south-waikato-2025-wrap-up-connect-celebrate-5139
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