McDonald’s rewarded for putting young people at the heart of its business

McDonald’s has a special way of resonating with its young employees called ‘crew speak’ and have even created an adaptive learning app named ‘Macca Thrive’ to further engage with staff in a fun and interactive way. These are just a few of the youth-focused activities which have helped the quick...

Fri, 11/17/2017 - 10:59

Auckland students reap rewards for entrepreneurial streak

Auckland students from five secondary schools have been rewarded for their entrepreneurial flair, passion and dedication to launching innovative businesses which they have built from the ground up. Six teams of Year 12 and 13 students have been named as Auckland regional finalists in the Lion...

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 12:39

iDEAStarter winners show impressive business ideas

Young Auckland entrepreneurs have been recognised and rewarded winning iDEAStarter, a competition which encourages young people to turn their energy and ideas into action. Almost 200 entries were received this year, a record number in the competition’s three year history. iDEAStarter is...

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 16:11

Secondary school entrepreneurs rewarded after Dragons Den showdown

Auckland regional winners announced for The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. Budding entrepreneurs from almost 40 Auckland secondary schools have experienced exactly what it’s like to pitch their business idea ‘Dragons Den’ style as part of the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)...

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 10:43

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners’ ideas support whanau

Two technology ideas which will improve the lives of whanau have been selected as winners in the DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge. Adele Sauer and her team of three from Hamilton won the Māuri tū: open category (for ages 26 and over) with a Māori sign language app called SeeCom. Nicole...

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 15:53

iDEAStarter launches today turning fresh ideas into businesses

Young Auckland entrepreneurial talent is being fostered with the launch today of iDEAStarter – a competition which encourages young people to turn their energy and ideas into action. Entries to iDEAStarter are now open to all Aucklanders aged between 15 – 24 years who can either enter as a team...

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 13:25

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge finalists announced

A group of budding Māori digital entrepreneurs have been selected as finalists in the DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge which aims to stimulate interest and involvement of Māori in New Zealand’s innovation ecosystem. Ten ideas – submitted either by individuals or teams of up to five people –...

Tue, 05/09/2017 - 08:15

JobFest opens today with a focus on young Māori and Pacific Island Aucklanders

A record 1,250 jobs are available for young Aucklanders at today’s JobFest event (Wednesday 3 May) – New Zealand’s largest youth employment event – which has a particular focus on young Māori and Pacific Island jobseekers. Around 75 businesses are attending JobFest at the Manukau Vodafone Events...

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 14:21

DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge entries close this week

Budding Māori digital entrepreneurs are being urged to get in quick and submit their entries to the DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge which closes this Friday, 31 March. Individuals or teams of up to five people can enter DIGMYIDEA, with $10,000 worth of business start-up assistance going to...

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 14:57