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Holland Beckett Law provide insights for future lawyers

Across two engaging evenings, 89 local students had the opportunity to gain practical insights and real-world career advice at events...

Cultivate Your Career opens pathways in horticulture

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yzmJ2q4c8eY On Friday 27 June, students from across the Western Bay of Plenty and as far as Hauraki Plains stepped...

Instep Young Leaders energised at Toi Ohomai Business Breakfast

Our Instep Young Leaders gathered for a morning of motivation, insights, and practical wellness strategies at the recent Business Breakfast...
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Western Bay of Plenty moves closer to an infrastructure and growth partnership with Government

The Western Bay of Plenty subregion is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with central...
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Kiwifruit industry innovations showcased at Fieldays

Fieldays has just wrapped up, and at the Innovation Hub, our region had a strong focus on kiwifruit and the...
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New high-tech port hopper excels in sustainability and safety

The Page Macrae Engineering team with the new BulkMaster Smart Dock Hopper The business Page Macrae Engineering was established in...

Instep’s AP/DP Day Out: Bridging the gap between education and industry

Recently, Instep had the privilege of taking Associate Principals and Deputy Principals (AP/DP's) from our secondary schools across the Western...
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Economic update June 2025

Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, reports GDP growth, and positive news in agriculture, but a subdued local housing market....
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HR Cement’s environmental work at Mount Maunganui

HR Cement's truck wash in action on its recently sealed yard. New Zealand owned and operated, HR Cement is one...
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Nigel Tutt, Priority One CEO, resigns to take up new media role

Priority One Chief Executive Nigel Tutt will leave Priority One to take up a new role as Managing Director of...

Youth Fest 2025: Designed by rangatahi, for rangatahi

Youth Fest 2025 was more than just a day of music and activity-it was a genuine celebration of youth voice,...

Supporting the future workforce of the Construction Sector

Our commitment The construction sector is essential to the Western Bay of Plenty’s growth. In partnership with local businesses and...