Education
Before they leave the school gates
Building spaces for young people to contribute meaningfully to the region before they leave school. The Western Bay of Plenty isn’t short of talent. Not even close. We’re growing it, shaping…
Read MoreA taste of hospitality and a lesson in leadership
The latest Instep Young Leaders’ Business Breakfast gave students a chance to experience the hospitality industry from the inside, with a hands-on session hosted by Toi Ohomai that put them…
Read MoreFollow the screw: manufacturing is more than you think
I want you to think for a moment about a screw. It is probably one of the least interesting things you have considered today. Small, functional, easily replaced. Most of…
Read MoreFrom the classroom to the community: Tauranga’s first Law Innovation Sprint
What happens when you give law students a hypothetical $50,000, an access to justice problem, and only a few hours to come up with a solution? That was the idea…
Read MoreTrade and investment opportunities strengthened through Tauranga’s 2026 Mayoral Delegation to Yantai
The 2026 Tauranga Mayoral Delegation to Yantai, China, marked a significant milestone in the 40-year sister city relationship between the two cities and provided an important platform for advancing trade,…
Read MoreWho gets to see the future?
Young people do not all begin with the same view of the future. Some grow up around adults who can explain how industries work, introduce them to useful people, help…
Read MoreThe first lesson was not about law
Before anyone talked about courtrooms, university papers or career pathways, there was a simpler idea sitting in the room. Be a good person. It is not the kind of advice…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders bring youth voice into regional investment conversation
Instep Young Leaders had the opportunity to be part of the Tauranga Moana Investment Summit, a major regional event focused on investment, growth, infrastructure, impact and the future of the…
Read MoreThe gap no one talks about: when entry-level no longer means ready
There is a quiet shift happening in the way employers are thinking about hiring rangatahi. It is not being driven by policy or headlines. It is coming from the ground.…
Read MoreMarshmallows, marae and making connections: inside our Instep noho
By Instep Young Leader Indy Rhodes Last week the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum had a noho at Paparoa Marae, and it turned out to be a pretty awesome way to…
Read MoreBuilding a globally connected region through international students
Each year, the Bay of Plenty strengthens its global connections by welcoming hundreds of students from around the world. Premila D’Mello, Chairperson of Education Tauranga, tells us how their presence…
Read MoreLocal International Education Expert recognised for outstanding leadership
Toi Ohomai‘s International Services Manager, Ada Chen, has been recognised by her peers at ISANA: The International Education Association of NZ, for her outstanding contribution to leadership in the sector. …
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