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Investing in tomorrow’s visionaries: yia! finalists workshop 2023

We're thrilled to share some highlights from our recent 2023 yia! Finalists' Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Circularity, bringing students...
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Exploring global business: Otumoetai’s business studies class visits Mainfreight

Otumoetai's Year 13 business studies class recently had an opportunity to dive into the fast-paced world of global logistics with...

SwipedOn inspires Otumoetai College business students

Otumoetai College's Year 12 Business Studies class recently embarked on a unique and educational journey into the world of business...

Insights from the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum breakfast with the University of Waikato 

We are thrilled to share a recap of the recent Young Leaders’ Forum breakfast that took place with Joe Macfarlane,...
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Empowering change: A new initiative to combat family violence in New Zealand schools 

In a recent meeting with MP Angie Warren-Clark, Instep's Young Leader, Robert Unsworth, proposed an initiative aimed at combating family...

Breaking barriers: Empowering Wāhine in Trades with Vertical Horizons New Zealand 

Vertical Horizons New Zealand (VHNZ) recently organised an event spotlighting women in trades, focused on dismantling gender stereotypes and fostering...
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Taking Back Our Beach – Cinema release on 12th anniversary of Rena grounding

Source: Anton Steel The Rena showed the power of individuals to make change for good” Interviewee, Pim de Monchy When...
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New Zealand marine industry hits $3 billion

Source: NZ Marine Industry Association Experts on the ‘Powering up boating’ panel at the NZ Marine conference, from left to...
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SH29 upgrades – endorsement set to make dream a reality for Tauriko West

Last Friday, the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board endorsed the preferred option for the Tauriko Network Connections Detailed Business Case. The endorsement...
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Exploring the Future of Work: A gateway to future possibilities at Tauranga’s Canvas Careers Expo 

The annual Canvas Careers Expo, held on August 10th and 11th at the Mercury Baypark Arena, once again proved to...
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Unlocking Pathways to Success: Empowering Māori Interns for a Thriving Region

Source: Toi Kai Rawa In the vibrant landscape of the Bay of Plenty, where innovation, culture, and economic development intersect,...
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Flavours of Plenty Festival named as double finalist in 2023 NZEA Awards

Source: Tourism Bay of Plenty A Bay of Plenty foodie festival that launched as the hospitality sector battled tough COVID...