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Opinion: The opportunities of infill housing
Infill housing offers a smart way to increase supply without expanding city boundaries. Hilary Anderson, from law firm Holland Beckett, looks at the opportunities for landowners and developers, along with…
Read MoreFrom jandals to job offer, McAlpine Hussmann is powering the future of manufacturing careers
What does a career in manufacturing look like in 2025? Our team recently found out after an invite to visit from Head of Operations Hayden Briscoe. And if you ask…
Read MoreWhat happens when you ask young people to design a city brand?
Ten Year 12 and 13 students from across the region came together, not to talk about logos, but to talk about belonging, vibrancy, and what it would take to stay…
Read MoreFrom orchard to opportunity: Instep Young Leaders experience Seeka’s world of horticulture
Our Instep Young Leaders recently had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Seeka, one of New Zealand’s largest horticultural companies. The visit offered a look at how innovation,…
Read MoreEconomic update: October 2025
Mark Lister from Craigs Investment Partners notes global markets are stabilising, while at home, we’re still facing challenges, including a weaker than expected GDP. Moving into the last quarter, falling…
Read MoreStudents step inside new career pathways in business and accounting
Across the Bay of Plenty, a collective of regional employers and professional service firms is working together to open doors for the next generation. Through hands-on experiences and real conversations…
Read MoreCity centre’s fresh flavours and familiar favourites are giving Tauranga new energy
There’s a quiet but confident buzz rising through the heart of Tauranga. Step into the city centre and you’ll find it’s not business as usual. It’s business better than ever.…
Read MoreBuilding culture from the ground up: students inspired by LT McGuinness
Our Instep Young Leaders braved the chilly morning last week for a chance to go behind the scenes of a major building project and hear directly from the LT McGuinness…
Read MoreMeet Basie Pikimaui: Building connections, unlocking potential
We’re thrilled to welcome Basie Pikimaui to the Ara Rau team as our new Employment Mentor. A calm presence with a strategic mindset, Basie brings a fresh energy to our…
Read MoreA guide to geoheat for businesses
The Geoheat Business Guide in Aotearoa New Zealand provides businesses with practical guidance on adopting geoheat — the direct use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling. Geothermal heat provides…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty youth reimagine their city in this year’s yia! innovation challenge
More than 220 students from across the Western Bay of Plenty took part in this year’s yia! (Young Innovator Awards), bringing their boldest ideas to life in a one-day design…
Read MoreC3 Pedersen Group cuts emissions with innovative machine management
The Mount Maunganui Industry Environmental Accord has been signed by 31 businesses within the industrial zone who have volunteered to take measures above and beyond what’s required to measurably reduce environmental…
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