Posts by Melissa Mae
New process considered for extensive urban development in Tauranga
In response to the significant housing need in Tauranga and a request by Tauranga City Council, the Government’s urban development agency, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, has selected Tauranga’s…
Read MoreAcorn Foundation announces more than $3M in donations for 2022
Acorn’s incredible donors have allowed this region’s local community foundation to distribute morethan $3M to 213 charitable organisations and scholarship and award programmes this year. The total,just announced, represents a…
Read MoreTauranga education delegation to travel to South Korea for first time since 2020
The arrival in Tauranga of about 100 international students from Korea between October and January is expected to boost the local economy by millions of dollars. A delegation of 23…
Read MoreYoung Innovators paving the way for the future of work
Young innovators across the Bay of Plenty have come together this week to share their creative ideas, solve problems, experience artificial intelligence, and celebrate the Young Innovator Awards (yia!) for…
Read MoreZespri AIMS Games: why local business should embrace the games
After a two-year hiatus, over 20,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga this week for the Zespri AIMS Games. Supported by Tauranga City Council, the games are one of the largest…
Read MoreFostering future talent – Priority One’s Instep Programme
We’re looking for young (aged 18-24) Western Bay locals for an exciting INSTEP project coming up in 2023!Click here to learn more A critical part of enabling successful employment outcomes…
Read MoreWOODS Agency nominated for 8 Best Design Awards
Young Innovator Awards brand partner, WOODS Agency, has an unprecedented eight finalists at the prestigious Best Design Awards 2022. WOODS is the only regional agency to place as a finalist…
Read MoreThe countdown is on for STEMFest 2022
Rockets, robots and sharks are preparing to take over Tauranga’s CBD as the world’s largest STEM street festival comes to town during the October school holidays – and free tickets…
Read MoreCapacity challenges prevent stronger regional economic growth
Priority One Economic Outlook | An interview with Nigel and Brad Following on from the recent publication of the Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor, and on the back of Priority One’s…
Read MoreThe future’s bright for Tauranga’s city centre
The future’s looking bright for Tauranga’s city centre – with a transformative vision for the heart of New Zealand’s fastest growing city now in place and strides already being taken…
Read MoreYou’re invited to meet the Mayoral candidates vying to lead the Western Bay
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting you to meet the eight candidates running for the role of Mayor in this year’s upcoming election. In a first for the…
Read MoreNewsletter | 11 August 2022
Kia ora, We would like to acknowledge the passing of Ngāi Tamarawaho kaumatua, Peri Kohu, early last week. Peri will be long remembered and respected as one that advocated for…
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