Showcasing Sustainability – Bluelab

Showcasing Sustainability started as a way to flaunt some of our most innovative and dedicated businesses on their journey to a more sustainable future. We are pleased to report that…

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Ara Rau – Pathways to Work: 2021 Reflections

What a year! 2021 saw Ara Rau grow in confidence and understanding of how to best service the Tauranga Moana community, connect multiple stakeholders across the region’s labour market, and…

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Meet the WBOP Global Ambassadors

The Global Ambassadors Project engages and empowers youth from diverse backgrounds to become local role models for diversity, cooperation, and global citizenship. The year-long pilot programme launched in October 2021,…

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Future-proofed: Connecting youth and employers

The labour shortage in the WBOP is an ongoing issue for many businesses and organisations. In addition, we know there is often a disconnect between the expectations of young people entering the…

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The future of our young Māori

Rangatahi Māori (Māori Youth) in the Bay of Plenty region make up approximately 44% of all the young people. By 2030, Māori and Pacifica are estimated to make up 30%…

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