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April 2012
Pacific scholarships and awards address health workforce shortages
Nearly $1.7 million will be awarded to more than 220 Pacific people who have chosen to study a health related qualification in 2012.

March 2012
Training aims to improve Pacific health
Health and disability professionals will soon be able to gain a better cultural understanding of Pacific peoples via New Zealand’s first ever online cultural training programme.

Pacific health issues under spotlight
Multiple agencies will meet in Auckland in early April for the first ever conference aimed specifically at addressing mental health, addiction and disability issues within New Zealand’s Pacific community.

February 2012
Partnership focus for fourth issue of One magazine (PDF, 4.6MB)
The fourth issue of Wise Group's One magazine focuses on partnerships and features stories about Wise Group's entities working with other organisations to achieve positive change.

September 2011
Third issue of One magazine gives hope (PDF, 3MB)
Wise Group’s One magazine spring edition is all about giving joy and finding the key to happiness through altruism, plus there are stories about the health benefits of employment, free MH101 courses for the people of Christchurch and much more.

May 2011
Second issue of One magazine hits desks (PDF, 2MB)
Wise Group’s One magazine, celebrating the Group’s news and successes, is published with a strong focus on supporting Christchurch after the devastating earthquakes.

December 2010
Wise Group launches One magazine (PDF, 3MB)
Wise Group launches One magazine, a magazine packed with news and successes from the organisations which make up the Wise Group.

November 2009
Triple honours for Kakariki House
Kakariki House, the Hamilton home of the Wise Group, won triple honours at the 2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

July 2009
Kakariki House - dedicated to sustainability
Kakariki House recently featured in Trends' Commercial Design magazine. Wise Group was acknowledged for the sustainable approach it took to transform the building from a neglected Hamilton warehouse to the unique community hub it is today.

June 2009
Kakariki House recognised in national awards
Waikato's iconic green building Kakariki House was reconised at the Property Council New Zealand Property Awards held on 25 June 2009. 

June 2009
Support builds for Waikato rail
Wise Group supports the campaign for a Waikato to Auckland commuter train service by publishing this media release and presentation from Campaign for Better Transport following the public meeting in Hamilton on 24 June 2009.

May 2009
Wise Group supports Hamilton to Auckland commuter train
Wise Group has come out in support of the proposed commuter train between Hamilton and Auckland. 

October 2008 
Kakariki House officially the Waikato's first green building
The Waikato has had its first official ‘green' building certified by the New Zealand Green Building Council.

June 2008
Wise embraces technology for efficiency and sustainability
Wise Management Services has completed a year long project with its technology partner, Microsoft, to streamline its business practices.

April 2008
Wise Group moves into green building
After a five month development, Wise Group has moved into a retrofitted green building in Hamilton East.

December 2007
Video conferencing streamlines work practices
The Wise Group has embraced video conferencing as a sustainable approach to business connectivity.

July 2007
New home for Wise
Wise Trust has purchased a building in Hamilton East as its new office space.