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Opinion: Angel Investing – The crucial funding our innovation economy can’t lose
In tougher economic times, early capital is often the first thing to dry up – precisely when innovators most need it. Nina Le Lievre, CEO of Tauranga’s Enterprise Angels, tells…
Read MoreA waterfront Manu Meter? Students power innovative ideas for Tauranga city
Through a strong partnership with Tauranga City Council, University of Waikato students are applying smart technology and innovative thinking to solve real community challenges. Work-integrated learning at the University of…
Read MoreOpinion: Developing cash flow strategies – insights for SMEs
Warrick Gibbs of Westpac NZ shares key insights from the bank’s cash flow guide. Cash flow is often described as the lifeblood of a business, but in New Zealand’s small-business…
Read MoreOpinion: 2026 is looking good for property in the Western Bay of Plenty
Jon O’Connor from Bayleys offers a positive outlook for the region’s property market, noting confidence is returning for the right reasons. If the last couple of years have felt like…
Read MoreThe quiet power of work: How two Tauranga employers helped a family rebuild
When Amin Bamyani joined Ballance Agri-Nutrients in September 2022 as a geospatial analyst, he brought more than a specialised skill set. He brought a story of survival, quiet resilience, and…
Read More6,000 young people, 6,000 untapped possibilities
It’s 2030. Tauranga’s economy is thriving, our city centre is alive and refreshed, our innovations are bold, and our region is known for growing its own local talent. Because in…
Read MoreMeet Joey McKenzie, Environmental Manager at Port of Tauranga
Joey McKenzie was a born, bred and educated in Tauranga, including a degree in environmental science. He moved away to start his career but has since returned as Environmental Manager…
Read MoreThe energy transition – an inflection point
Jeremy Harwood from BNZ is part of Priority One’s Energy Leadership Group. He shares his insights on our region’s all-important energy transition, including what the group wants to achieve. It…
Read MoreEducation Tauranga relaunches to boost international education in Tauranga
On 20 November, 55 representatives from schools and educational institutions in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty gathered to celebrate the relaunch of Education Tauranga, marking a renewed commitment to…
Read MoreHolland Beckett returns to the heart of Tauranga
Holland Beckett’s recent move back into Tauranga’s city centre is all about supporting the city that has supported the firm’s growth for nearly nine decades. The law firm Holland Beckett…
Read MoreAre our manufacturers in skill shortage trouble?
Manufacturing is one of the quiet engines of our region’s economy. Behind the warehouse doors and factory floors are people shaping everything from advanced engineering and automation to chemical processing,…
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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