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Shane Jones frames mining expansion as critical to halting youth migration

Shane Jones frames mining expansion as critical to halting youth migration

Resources Minister Shane Jones addressed the AusIMM Annual Conference in Rotorua this week, framing the expansion of New Zealand’s mining sector not merely as an industrial opportunity, but as a critical economic necessity.  Jones argued that developing domestic industries is essential to reverse the long-standing trend of youth migration, where young people have increasingly sought employment overseas. Acknowledging the internal … Read More

Navigating the Research, Science Innovation and Technology sector with Kanapu Connect

Navigating the Research, Science Innovation and Technology sector with Kanapu Connect

Kanapu and Kiwa Digital have officially launched “Kanapu Connect,” a new navigation platform designed to bridge the gaps in Aotearoa’s research, science, innovation, and technology (RSIT) sector.  This platform serves as a central hub, making it easier for both experts and those new to the field to navigate complex terminologies, funding opportunities, and professional connections. “Kanapu Connect is a system … Read More

A Sanctuary of Wellness: Lauren James on the dawn of Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue

A Sanctuary of Wellness: Lauren James on the dawn of Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue

For Lauren James of Ngāti Whakaue, the opening of Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue at Rotorua Hospital is more than just a ribbon-cutting; it is a profound reclamation of dignity and healing. As the new $50 million Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit officially opens its doors, James reflects on the stark transition from a 45-year-old facility that had … Read More