Posts by Melissa Mae
Tech Innovations and Career Insights
During term 3, we had the privilege of hosting our second 2023 Instep AP/DP day out for Assistant and Deputy Principals (AP/DPs) from local schools. These gatherings have become a…
Read More24 nations to descend on Tauranga for 2023 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship
A huge twenty-four teams have been confirmed for this December’s World Squash Federation (WSF) Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga. The biennial tournament, which sees four-man squads from national federations…
Read MoreA sustainable way to manage growth in the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region
Source: SmartGrowth People are encouraged to have their say on the updated SmartGrowth Strategy that’s been created to address growth and guide how the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region shapes…
Read MoreNew Chair for Economic Development Agency
Priority One, the Western Bay of Plenty’s economic development agency, has announced a change in its board’s independent chair prior to its annual general meeting. Simon Clarke, Priority One Independent…
Read MoreBlog – 21st September 2023
Tauranga’s Momentum: Holding the ambition to be NZ’s best and most liveable city Source: Simon Clarke, (outgoing) Independent Chair of Priority One As I reflect on my tenure as Chair…
Read MoreYoung Innovator Awards a celebration for Bay of Plenty Youth
A Pāpāmoa College student who came up with the idea for a daily wellbeing check-in app has taken out the Intermediate People’s Choice Award at Priority One’s Young Innovator Awards…
Read MoreHousing development plans welcomed as “logical move” for Tauranga’s western corridor
Source: Urban Task Force Tauranga’s Urban Task Force (UTF) is throwing its full support behind plans for large-scale housing within the city’s Western Corridor but is urging changes be made…
Read MoreThe Bay’s first Climate Action Festival: Find out how you can get involved
Source: Envirohub The Bay’s very first Climate Action Festival is being held this week, offering a variety of events for the community to get involved in – each celebrating what…
Read MoreInvesting in tomorrow’s visionaries: yia! finalists workshop 2023
We’re thrilled to share some highlights from our recent 2023 yia! Finalists’ Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Circularity, bringing students an XLabs learning experience. The workshop was designed to introduce…
Read MoreExploring global business: Otumoetai’s business studies class visits Mainfreight
Otumoetai’s Year 13 business studies class recently had an opportunity to dive into the fast-paced world of global logistics with an informative visit to Mainfreight. Mainfreight, a global logistics provider,…
Read MoreSwipedOn inspires Otumoetai College business students
Otumoetai College’s Year 12 Business Studies class recently embarked on a unique and educational journey into the world of business through a captivating visit from the team at SwipedOn. This…
Read MoreInsights from the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum breakfast with the University of Waikato
We are thrilled to share a recap of the recent Young Leaders’ Forum breakfast that took place with Joe Macfarlane, Director, Tauranga Campus Development and Operations and Kennedy Wiltshier, Student…
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