A Māori IT/Tech project manager credits being a tutū with helping him enter the IT/Tech industry. Working for Fraedom, a tech company owned by Visa, Daniel Harrison (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Porou) is one of three Māori, that his company employs in IT/Tech. Like other Māori who have come into this line of work, it was skills, not his qualifications that enabled him to cross over into this industry.
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Govt 'kick-starts' plan for jobseeker careers in screen sector
The government is kick-starting an initiative to assist jobseekers develop careers in the screen sector following plans by Amazon Studios and Netflix to film major productions in West Auckland.
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Poverty and rangatahi major concerns in Tairāwhiti
Combating poverty and supporting rangatahi are two areas community leaders in Te Tairāwhiti want to see better supported, and a community trust is hoping to help make this happen by providing funding assistance.
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New project to develop Māori-owned land in Gisborne expected to bring $60m in revenue
A new project Turanga Whenua, Turanga Tangata developing Māori land in the Gisborne area is planned to bring millions of dollars of revenue to the rohe.
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Jetstar Downgrade Means Cheaper Fares from Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is offering discounted airfares to Jetstar customers affected by their announcement to downgrade their regional services.
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NewsVirtual reality to prepare Māori for construction mahi
Construction businesses have announced they will start using virtual reality technology to prepare people for jobs in the industry, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development.
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Homegrown East Coast business idea gets support
Jessie Thatcher from Uawa - Tolaga Bay has been awarded a cash prize of $10,000 at the 2019 NZ Māori tourism Dragons' Den for her business idea, 'Jeseas Charters', taking visitors on a catch-your-own crayfish, fishing and cuisine experience incorporating local history and tikanga.
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'I want to change and better myself'- Employers urged to give former offenders a second chance
Employers were urged to give offenders a second chance at a careers expo held at the Auckland Region Women’s Corrections facility today.
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Limited Service Volunteering- guiding rangatahi into employment and self-esteem
For many years Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) military boot camps have been changing the lives of young people across the country by preparing them for the workforce.
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"Aotearoa's great, but there's so much more"- Rangatahi mull NZDF future
Students Teaukutai Devon James Cook and Tanykah Wilson have decided to join the New Zealand Defence Forces when they finish school. The pair made their decision this week after being put through their paces at a careers experience alongside 38 other students.
