Posts by Melissa Mae
Historic find at landmark Tauranga CBD development site
Archaeological investigations at the site of the new Northern Quarter commercial development in the Tauranga CBD have unearthed a significant pounamu toki, that may predate AD1500. The pounamu toki (adze)…
Read MoreEnterprise Angels Annual Member Awards
Angel investing is more than just investing capital in start-ups; it is also about rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with start-ups – including sharing networks, joining the board…
Read More$84 million upgrade planned for Tauranga’s waterfront
Plans for an $84 million rejuvenation of Tauranga’s waterfront described as a “hallelujah moment” have been approved. At a recent meeting, Tauranga City Council commissioners adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront…
Read MoreMassive funding boost for Waikato research
From incorporating mātauranga Māori into marine restoration to Xeno Nucleic Acids that could have impacts on cancer research and rock weathering for carbon capture, University of Waikato projects funded in…
Read MoreNew process considered for extensive urban development in Tauranga
In response to the significant housing need in Tauranga and a request by Tauranga City Council, the Government’s urban development agency, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, has selected Tauranga’s…
Read MoreAcorn Foundation announces more than $3M in donations for 2022
Acorn’s incredible donors have allowed this region’s local community foundation to distribute morethan $3M to 213 charitable organisations and scholarship and award programmes this year. The total,just announced, represents a…
Read MoreTauranga education delegation to travel to South Korea for first time since 2020
The arrival in Tauranga of about 100 international students from Korea between October and January is expected to boost the local economy by millions of dollars. A delegation of 23…
Read MoreYoung Innovators paving the way for the future of work
Young innovators across the Bay of Plenty have come together this week to share their creative ideas, solve problems, experience artificial intelligence, and celebrate the Young Innovator Awards (yia!) for…
Read MoreZespri AIMS Games: why local business should embrace the games
After a two-year hiatus, over 20,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga this week for the Zespri AIMS Games. Supported by Tauranga City Council, the games are one of the largest…
Read MoreFostering future talent – Priority One’s Instep Programme
We’re looking for young (aged 18-24) Western Bay locals for an exciting INSTEP project coming up in 2023!Click here to learn more A critical part of enabling successful employment outcomes…
Read MoreWOODS Agency nominated for 8 Best Design Awards
Young Innovator Awards brand partner, WOODS Agency, has an unprecedented eight finalists at the prestigious Best Design Awards 2022. WOODS is the only regional agency to place as a finalist…
Read MoreThe countdown is on for STEMFest 2022
Rockets, robots and sharks are preparing to take over Tauranga’s CBD as the world’s largest STEM street festival comes to town during the October school holidays – and free tickets…
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