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Change and success through kaitiakitanga
As a collective, Tūhono Whenua Horticulture aims to grow leadership, capability, and support services for Māori across the horticulture industry. Their latest project Ka Matau, Ka Ora, led by Stacey…
Read MoreToi Ohomai offers distribution cadetship
With the aim of supporting Bay of Plenty’s local logistics industry, Toi Ohomai is offering a version of its New Zealand Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) course, specifically to those…
Read MoreSTEM HQ hosts final month of hands-on science fun
New Zealand’s budding scientists are being encouraged not to miss out onfree, festive, family-friendly STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activity, with the STEM HQ Discovery Centre in Tauranga set…
Read MoreThe game-changing splint for newborns
One of the many R&D projects that MWDesign are involved with, is the Pepi Splint. The Pepi Splint came about when Waikato Hospital NICU approached MWDesign after a traumatic event…
Read MoreProposed partnership to boost research in the New Zealand kiwifruit industry
Zespri and Plant & Food Research aim to extend New Zealand’s position as the world’s most innovative and successful kiwifruit exporter. A new proposal has been announced by Zespri and…
Read MoreInstep: Deputy Principals build local business relationships
Supporting recent government initiatives aimed at promoting vocational pathways, Instep recently launched its first Deputy Principals’ Day Out. Focussed on the diverse and connected Western Bay of Plenty employment ecosystem,…
Read MoreTauranga-based software goes global
Founded in 2013 by Hadleigh Ford, SwipedOn has seen substantial growth in its seven years; from a side project while Hadleigh worked in the marine industry, to being acquired by…
Read MoreYoung growers sought to showcase skills
Growers from the BOP, Waikato & Northland invited to compete Horticultural competition to find BOP’s best young talent Future horticulture leaders to be challenged Do you know a talented young…
Read MoreThe sky’s the limit: Thirty Eight Elizabeth and Elizabeth Towers unveiled
Monday, 30 November 2020: Thirty Eight Elizabeth was the name on everyone’s lips as the branding for the much-anticipated $200 million Farmers Tauranga Development was unveiled at a breakfast event…
Read MoreFurther education with Fruition Horticulture
Information from Fruition Horticulture (BOP) Ltd (Nov 2020) He Turanga Mo Te Mahi – Foundation for Employment in Horticulture (Level 2) He Tūranga Mō Te Mahi is a 16-week…
Read MoreSharing knowledge and experience to develop business leaders
Conceptualised and brought to life by Veros founder and director, Peter Williams, My Development successfully connects staff at Veros with business mentors from the community – enabling discussions with a…
Read MoreInstep Principals’ Day Out showcasing regional innovation
Instep has partnered with some leading WBOP businesses to host our local secondary school principals for another epic Principals’ Day Out. This year’s theme was easy to choose given the…
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