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New report highlights local freight sector needs
A report released today by Te Waka brings together perspectives from major freight and logistics industry players in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty on the actions needed to support…
Read MoreExplore, plan, connect, succeed – Career Connect
Introducing… Career Connect — a new online resource hub to support international secondary school students to pursue tertiary education and employment opportunities in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.…
Read MoreUniversity of Waikato jumps up global university rankings
The University of Waikato is proud to be recognised as number one in New Zealand for research citationsin the annual 2023 QS World University Rankings, released Thursday, 9th June. The…
Read MoreSTEMFest returns in 2022 with stellar support
Prepare to take off for the best STEMFest yet as New Zealand’s largest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics festival (STEM) returns after a two-year hiatus. More than 50 exhibitors are…
Read MoreHeads of Mission diplomats experience ‘a taste of the Bay’ during local showcase tour
As New Zealand’s international borders begin to open, this week’s foreign Heads of Mission Diplomatic tudy tour of Tauranga comes at a crucial time for the region, highlighting local trade…
Read MoreRobots, infrastructure engineering and…pasta?! Beca Careers Day is at it again!
The Priority One Instep programme in collaboration with Beca Tauranga, hosted more than 60 of our local secondary school students for an exciting first-hand look into the world of engineering…
Read MoreAra Rau Industry Open Day – Higgins: building the pathway to industry careers
Ara Rau Pathways to Work is committed to supporting the holistic growth and well-being of our people as they navigate their career paths. We’re here to work alongside local employers…
Read MoreExcitement, fun, opportunity and community – A big win for GIB’s second Open Day in Tauranga
The Ara Rau team partnered with Winstone Wallboards Ltd to run an open day for the Tauranga Moana community to hear about the exciting opportunities ahead for their brand new…
Read MoreVirtual Tauranga tour for the Edmund Hillary Fellowship
With the full opening of New Zealand’s borders announced for July, Priority One took the opportunity to partner with the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and provide a group of high-impact entrepreneurs…
Read MoreTechweek 2022 to celebrate Tauranga’s unique innovation sector
Techweek, New Zealand’s Festival of Tech and Innovation, is being celebrated across Tauranga from May 16-22. With over 25 diverse events, the week-long festival is being facilitated in the region…
Read MoreLandmark moment for Tauranga: NZ’s largest current CBD redevelopment announced
Showcasing the major growth in development that’s expected to take place in Tauranga’s CBD within the next eight years, the city’s new CBD Blueprint represents a pivotal turning point for…
Read MoreFeasibility study progresses for multi-use arena in Tauranga
The current phase of a feasibility study investigating a possible multi-use community stadium for Tauranga has recommended a location and an initial concept be advanced for further analysis and consultation. …
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