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New Mode Comes to Town

https://youtu.be/Hwn2IaU83vY Tauranga is Aotearoa New Zealand’s fastest growing city and as we embark on our commitment towards being New Zealand’s...
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Critically thinking about the future

Recently Aurecon hosted the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum Business Breakfast. The session provided a unique platform for the young leaders...
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Unemployment rises but demand for skilled talent remains strong

As economic pressures hamper activity across the country, the negative impact on employment has been widely reported. In Tauranga and the...

Sister cities visit cements relationships

A sister cities visit to Hitachi by a small delegation from Tauranga has helped cement strong relationships, particularly in the...

Attracting skilled talent to the Western Bay of Plenty

https://youtu.be/GyfOtYCzU48 It’s crucial to understand that attracting skilled talent goes beyond merely offering a job opportunity. Relocating entails a profound...
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Closing the loop – Activating circular economy in Tauranga

A noteworthy milestone in an ambitious circular construction initiative has been achieved through the combined efforts of Priority One, Tauranga...

A higher perspective on the city’s transformation

https://youtu.be/Zk3t22792KM Since the inception of Priority One’s Tauranga CBD Blueprint  two years ago, the landscape of Tauranga's city centre continues...

Leadership unleashed

On April 4th the Instep Young Leaders' Forum had its first business breakfast for 2024. Students ventured out into the...

Shifting A to B car free

https://youtu.be/8V5Rn8xJJos Nearly 90% of journeys made in Tauranga are taken by private motor vehicle. Emissions produced from transport is the largest...

Recognising potential: Ara Rau empowering youth into meaningful pathways

From left to right: Michelle Clarke, Employment Mentor with Mary Stewart, Operations Manager Potential often waits for the right environment...

Career Advisors’ Day Out: Exploring the intersection of education and business for pathways in media 

https://youtu.be/TxX73CXwPms In the pursuit to bridge the gap between education and business, this year's Career Advisors' Day Out took us...

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: The Instep Young Leaders’ Forum 2024 

In the heart of the Western Bay of Plenty, 35 young leaders embarked on a journey of growth and connection...