Posts by Melissa Mae
Blog – 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 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 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…
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 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…
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