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Tauranga education delegation to travel to South Korea for first time since 2020
The arrival in Tauranga of about 100 international students from Korea between October and January is expected to boost the local economy by millions of dollars. A delegation of 23…
Read MoreYoung Innovators paving the way for the future of work
Young innovators across the Bay of Plenty have come together this week to share their creative ideas, solve problems, experience artificial intelligence, and celebrate the Young Innovator Awards (yia!) for…
Read MoreZespri AIMS Games: why local business should embrace the games
After a two-year hiatus, over 20,000 visitors are expected in Tauranga this week for the Zespri AIMS Games. Supported by Tauranga City Council, the games are one of the largest…
Read MoreFostering future talent – Priority One’s Instep Programme
We’re looking for young (aged 18-24) Western Bay locals for an exciting INSTEP project coming up in 2023!Click here to learn more A critical part of enabling successful employment outcomes…
Read MoreWOODS Agency nominated for 8 Best Design Awards
Young Innovator Awards brand partner, WOODS Agency, has an unprecedented eight finalists at the prestigious Best Design Awards 2022. WOODS is the only regional agency to place as a finalist…
Read MoreThe countdown is on for STEMFest 2022
Rockets, robots and sharks are preparing to take over Tauranga’s CBD as the world’s largest STEM street festival comes to town during the October school holidays – and free tickets…
Read MoreCapacity challenges prevent stronger regional economic growth
Priority One Economic Outlook | An interview with Nigel and Brad Following on from the recent publication of the Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor, and on the back of Priority One’s…
Read MoreThe future’s bright for Tauranga’s city centre
The future’s looking bright for Tauranga’s city centre – with a transformative vision for the heart of New Zealand’s fastest growing city now in place and strides already being taken…
Read MoreYou’re invited to meet the Mayoral candidates vying to lead the Western Bay
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting you to meet the eight candidates running for the role of Mayor in this year’s upcoming election. In a first for the…
Read MoreLaunch of BOP Regional Workforce Plan
The first region-wide workforce plan for the Bay of Plenty was launched last month at Whareroa Marae. The plan provides the first step in preparation for a more highly skilled…
Read MoreAra Rau buzzing like never before
The Ara Rau Skills and Employment Hub has been buzzing with more young people than ever before! With such a tight labour and skills market, there’s been no shortage of…
Read MoreCareerConnect: Planning for international student success in our backyard
CareerConnect CareerConnect is the new online resource hub to support international students in pursuit of tertiary education and employment opportunities in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions. Aiming to…
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