Posts by Melissa Mae
The 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…
Read MoreEmpowering change: A new initiative to combat family violence in New Zealand schools
In a recent meeting with MP Angie Warren-Clark, Instep’s Young Leader, Robert Unsworth, proposed an initiative aimed at combating family violence. The meeting was for Robert to raise awareness about…
Read MoreBreaking barriers: Empowering Wāhine in Trades with Vertical Horizons New Zealand
Vertical Horizons New Zealand (VHNZ) recently organised an event spotlighting women in trades, focused on dismantling gender stereotypes and fostering diversity within traditionally male-dominated industries. VHNZ has been in the…
Read MoreSH29 upgrades – endorsement set to make dream a reality for Tauriko West
Last Friday, the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board endorsed the preferred option for the Tauriko Network Connections Detailed Business Case. The endorsement clears the way for funding to be made available to…
Read MoreNew Zealand marine industry hits $3 billion
Source: NZ Marine Industry Association Experts on the ‘Powering up boating’ panel at the NZ Marine conference, from left to right: John McGettigan (Earthling), Darren Vaux (ICOMIA), Michael Eaglen (EV…
Read MoreTaking Back Our Beach – Cinema release on 12th anniversary of Rena grounding
Source: Anton Steel The Rena showed the power of individuals to make change for good” Interviewee, Pim de Monchy When disaster strikes, a community rises! In the face of New…
Read MoreExploring the Future of Work: A gateway to future possibilities at Tauranga’s Canvas Careers Expo
The annual Canvas Careers Expo, held on August 10th and 11th at the Mercury Baypark Arena, once again proved to be the Western Bay of Plenty’s premier event for the…
Read MoreUnlocking Pathways to Success: Empowering Māori Interns for a Thriving Region
Source: Toi Kai Rawa In the vibrant landscape of the Bay of Plenty, where innovation, culture, and economic development intersect, an inspiring initiative is shaping the future of our region.…
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