Bay of Plenty Tertiary Intentions Strategy – Progress Report Card (December, 2016)

Tertiary sector led activity Regionally led activity

TIS Recommendations Achievements Additional notes

1. Collaborative leadership

1(a) Establish a regional tertiary implementation group to connect stakeholder interests, agree regional priorities and engage with the region’s TEOs to support tertiary education and research outcomes appropriate to the region.

BOP tertiary leadership group established. Sir Michael Cullen appointed as independent Chair, with representatives from districts & sub-regions; iwi, business, secondary & tertiary education and central government.

TIS website and stakeholder newsletter developed. The Tertiary Education Partnership received the Regional

Tertiary Intentions Strategy 23 February 2015 and placed it as a standing item on the agenda of the Executive Group.

TIS recommendations for academic and research developments were subsequently prioritised by the Joint Academic Planning and Development Committee. Meetings were held with the related industry groupings in 2015/16 – ICT (May 2015), primary industries (July 2015), tourism (August 2015), coastal marine (February 2016 Coastal Symposium).

In addition, the potential for innovation became a standing item on the Joint Academic Planning and Development Committee agenda for consideration in collaborative academic and research planning.

TIS Leadership group members include: Sir Michael Cullen, Sir Toby Curtis, Bill Wasley, Geoff Williams, Deanne Butler, Muriwai Jones, Miriama Prentice, Tawharangi Nuku, Terry Collett, Neil Barns, Alister Jones, Jocelyn Mikarere, Wirimu Doherty, Fiona Morris, Russell Gordon

Reports regularly to the BOC/RGS Governance Group, which includes: Doug Leeder, Paul Stocks, Andy Blair, Greg Simmonds, Anthony Olsen, Bryce Heard, Riri Ellis, Graeme Marshall, John Green, Lionel Crawley, Jacob Kajavala

The Bay of Plenty Tertiary Partnership (Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato) are represented on the Tertiary Intentions Strategy Leadership Group, as are Wananga Aotearoa and the PTE sector, through the BOP Tertiary Providers Forum.

1(b) Other achievements related to collaborative leadership across the education & skills sector

Toi EDA Pathways to work programme in implementation. The project takes a co-ordinated approach to workforce planning to ensure the right skills are delivered in the right place at the right time.

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi has established a strategic partnership with Eastern Bay of Plenty Chamber of Commerce.

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, Toi Ohomai and Te Wananga o Aotearoa are working with Toi EDA to coordinate tertiary provision in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region.

2. Maori engagement

2(a) TEOs focus on creating partnerships with iwi and hapu to foster active participation pertaining to successful education and skill development of Maori.

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi and Ngaiterangi are exploring the development of an educational plan for Ngaiterangi. The wananga is also engaged with Whakatohea Trust Board exploring educational options for the Trust Board.

As part of the formation of Toi Ohomai work is underway to create a pan-iwi group who will provide advice, guidance and challenge to ensure that tertiary education provision is aligned to the needs and aspirations of iwi in the Bay.

Te Rōpū Manukura is the Kaitiaki (guardian) of the Treaty of Waitangi for the University of Waikato. The Iwi Council comprises over 20 iwi including from the Bay of Plenty.

Tauranga Moana iwi and the University of Waikato are currently establishing an Advisory Group that will work alongside the University. A Kaumatua has been appointed to support the University’s engagement and activity in Tauranga.

TIS leadership group are developing a framework to assist secondary schools to engage with their local iwi.

2(b) The BoPTEP considers inviting TWOA to join the partnership.

This recommendation has been considered.

The Tertiary Education Partnership has considered the request to invite Te Wananga o Aotearoa to join the Partnership. At this time the Partnership is focused on an internal review which includes, amongst other issues, the impact of the recent merger of two polytechnics. The institutions within the Partnership have affirmed their intent to continue discussions with Te Wananga o Aotearoa on ways of working together to best meet the needs of the Bay of Plenty region.

2(c) TEOs consider developing tailored courses that align with Maori values and experiences and provide staff with the opportunity to receive training in Maori culture and values.

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi is working with Whakatoea, Ngaiterangi and Te Whanau-a-apanui to co-construct academic pathways.

Toi Ohomai has developed a programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Maori Governance and has delivered this to iwi groups in the Eastern Bay of Plenty in 2016.

The University of Waikato has established a new Curriculum Design Framework which specifies required course

The University of Waikato will be working with the newly established Tauranga Moana Iwi Advisory Group on the incorporation of Maori values and experience for staff and students.

architecture. As from 2018 all students enrolled in an undergraduate programme at the University of Waikato will be required to include a cultural perspectives course within their programme of study.

2(d) BOP iwi give consideration to consolidating education scholarships so that recipients receive greater levels of financial support for their education.

Work is underway at Toi Ohomai to develop a scholarship for Maori secondary school students demonstrating leadership. These will be co-funded with iwi.

The University of Waikato and the newly established Tauranga Moana Advisory Group will be working together on the potential for co-funded scholarships.

2(e) BOP iwi consider developing a pan-iwi view of tertiary provision in the region with agreed priorities communicated through the proposed regional tertiary implementation group.

The pan-iwi body being formed by Toi Ohomai will provide a pan-iwi view of tertiary education need across the Bay.

2(f) Assist in linking the TEC, MoE and Whanau Ora to ensure educational planning is incorporated into whanau development plans.

Toi Ohomai conducted a pilot project in 2016 delivering tertiary education to disengaged youth in the Ford block in Rotorua in partnership with MSD and the community. This is currently being evaluated and findings will be used to plan future delivery.

A workshop has been held with MSD to look at how they can work with Toi Ohomai to provide programmes targeted at NEETS.

2(g) Other achievements related to improving Maori engagement and participation in education & training.

TIS leadership group hui held with 26 Mataatua iwi leaders in Whakatane (May 2016).

HMO held a BOP experiential industry visit for 70 Yr 11 students from Tai Wananga in Hamilton. The students visited Miraka, UoW Coastal Field Station and Newnham Park (March 2016).

The University of Waikato is currently planning to extend the successful Te Ara ki Angitu: Pathways to Excellence programme into the Bay of Plenty. The programme, based on collaborations between iwi, schools and the University, offers

HMO organised a Maori Youth symposium in Tauranga (June 2016).

A partnership approach to tertiary education delivery in Opotiki and Te Kaha has been implemented by Toi Ohomai. This has involved Whakaatu Whananga Trust and Whakatohea Iwi working with Toi Ohomai to deliver programme to reengage students in education and prepare them for work. Subject areas have covered maritime and fishing technology, outdoor experiences, foundation learning, beauty, horticulture and engineering.

Toi Ohomai has been working with local iwi to deliver a range of trades training programmes through the MPTT initiative. In 2016 Toi Ohomai has delivered training to 76 EFTS in trade training in partnership with iwi through this initiative. In 2017 this will expand to 146 EFTS.

Guidance and support with the transition from school to the University

Support and mentoring while at University

A daily bus service to the University

Fees scholarships.

3. Improving transitions

3(a) BoPTEP develops a joint BOP/Taupo youth strategy.

This item is on the agenda for consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017.

3(b) BOC EDAs consider establishing a regional graduate profiling initiative to link local graduates with local employers and encourage internships.

Priority One established Project Ignite in partnership with Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato.

Priority One Young Innovator Awards has a focus on supporting secondary school internship opportunities.

BOP innovation lab pilot project has a focus on encouraging student internships.

Project Ignite is a 10 week entrepreneurial start-up programme for local tertiary students.

3(c) BOC EDAs (i) encourage participation of local businesses in career expos; (ii) provide opportunities for secondary school principals/teachers to spend time with local industry; (iii) organise industry days for local students.

Successful careers expos held in Rotorua, Kawerau and Tauranga.

Priority One Instep host WBOP secondary principals on annual industry day out.

Toi EDA investigating establishment on an EBOP Instep programme.

Priority One Instep enable 50 secondary students to attend each of the three annual Export BOP business breakfasts.

Toi Ohomai participated in all Career expos as well as having open days for secondary school students. Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato convene a leadership group with local secondary schools in the Western Bay of Plenty to ensure secondary school students have opportunities to inform STP provision and to provide pathways for students.

Education Tauranga and MBIE (INZ) host a study to work seminar for international students during Tauranga careers expo.

3(d) TEOs, secondary schools and EDAs develop collaborative initiatives to assist secondary-tertiary-employment transitions for Maori.

Priority One Instep delivers an Instep with Maori strategy. Two initial projects have been undertaken (i) supporting science learning at Te Whare Kura o Mauao, and (ii) leadership development for Maori women at Tauranga Girls College.

Toi Ohomai is coordinating secondary tertiary partnership programmes with schools across the region.

Toi Ohomai has been working with local iwi to deliver a range of trades training programmes through the MPTT initiative. In 2016 Toi Ohomai has delivered training to 50 students in trade training in partnership with iwi through this initiative. MPTT includes work brokerage to ensure students progress to employment.

3(e) Other achievements related to improving secondary, tertiary, employment transitions across the region.

Toi Ohomai and Te Wananga o Aotearoa are delivering Trades Academy and STP programmes to secondary schools across the Bay of Plenty.

Toi Ohomai plans to increase the numbers of students accessing tertiary education at L3 while at secondary school through the Dual Funding pilot in 2017. Private providers and MoE are working on an initiative to map community provision/vocational pathways.

4. Fostering innovation

4(a) Establish a formal group to develop a business case for creating a global centre for primary sector research and education.

Priority One and the University of Waikato are working together with regional industry on the potential for the establishment of a Regional Research Institute. This would be focused on specific aspects of the primary sector.

4(b) BOP secondary schools consider developing a horticulture trades academy that feeds into local tertiary and employment opportunities.

NZKGI and Katikati College, supported by the MoE, develop a cross-curricular contextualised learning programme in horticulture. The ‘ME’ programme pilot will be launched at Katikati College in 2017, with rollout to other schools anticipated from 2018.

4(c) BoPTEP works closely with Scion to create more wealth and wellbeing for the BOP from its forest resources.

Underway.

Partnership institutions are currently working individually with Scion to support opportunities for the Bay of Plenty.

Toi Ohomai and Scion have co-funded a Chair in Wood Manufacturing.

The University of Waikato and Scion have a formal MOU, with a number of joint research projects underway.

4(d) BOC EDAs establish a working group to develop a proposal to create a regional centre for researching the workplace needs of mature and older people.

SupaNZ host national opportunities of ageing forum in Tauranga, supported by BOPRC and Priority One. A report and recommendations for local authorities and EDA’s is pending.

4(e) BoPTEP supports the working group established by Grow Rotorua to develop a proposal for a regional centre of expertise around restoration of freshwater quality in river and lake systems.

Underway. A Joint Institute for Freshwater Management Te Waiora, has been established by NIWA and the University of Waikato.

This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai is developing a Bachelor of Applied Science and Sustainability with a strong focus on environmental management.

4(f) The BoPTEP and other TEOs undertake a review of the mix, location and quantum of current tourism training provision, including the potential to further leverage Maori tourism to support indigenous development.

A Tertiary Education Partnership Research symposium was held in 2016 supported by staff and Tourism Bay of Plenty, with ongoing dialogue and activity.

This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai is redeveloping its hospitality and tourism programme to better align to regional needs. Work is also underway to design and purpose-built building for tourism and hospitality delivery in Rotorua.

4(g) The BoPTEP and other TEOs consider undertaking a review of the mix, location and quantum of current food safety and handling provision locally.

This item is on the agenda for consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai is currently delivering food safety and safe handling of food as part of a range of programmes delivered across the Bay, many in partnership with industry.

4(h) BoPTEP, other TEOs and EDAs support the education and training outcomes of the BOC industry strategies.

The Tertiary Education Partnership institutions are active participants in a number of the strategies and consider regional needs, including the Bay of Connections industry strategies, in the development of their teaching and research programmes.

4(i) BoPTEP actively engages with ToiEDA, Opotiki District Council and Whakatohea around supporting the

Underway.

This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017.

training and research needs of the Opotiki harbour twin projects.

The Tertiary Education Partnership has engaged with Opotiki District Council, with the Chair and CEO presenting at the Coastal Economic Symposiums 2015/6. Ongoing dialogue is taking place.

In 2016 Toi Ohomai delivered programmes in Opotiki to support the development of the Opotiki harbour including maritime and boat handing programmes, aquaculture, engineering and outdoor experiences programmes. Graduates have progressed to work on the mussel farm or other mussel farms across NZ, on fishing boats and in construction. Priority One and the University of Waikato’s joint Innovation Manager is leading the supporting innovation workstream to inform the Opotiki Harbour Business Case to Government.

4(j) The BoPTEP and EDAs provide strong support for the establishment of WNT high-technology incubator.

The University of Waikato’s commercialisation arm, WaikatoLink, has been working with the CEO of WNT to build the relationships and explore the scope of opportunities.

This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017.

4(k) The BOP Polytechnic considers the growth needs of TiDA who are likely to require significantly more land to meet their growth targets.

This has been considered. Tida has retained R&D facility at Windermere but has moved the production facility to larger premises to support expansion.

Toi Ohomai continues to host the TiDA company on its Windermere campus Toi Ohomai’s engineering diploma programmes continue to attract strong numbers including increasing numbers of international students. Toi Ohomai has also developed and delivered programmes in 3D printing to assist students to develop skills in this area.

4(l) BoPTEP works with BOC Energy group to support science training, career development and research to develop the region’s potential from energy.

Underway. Partnership institutions are considering ways to support science in the development of their programmes and research.

Andy Blair (BOC Energy Group) presented on geothermal opportunities to TIS leadership group in September, 2016. This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai has developed and gained accreditation for programme leading to the NZ Diplomas in Applied Science at level 5 and 6. These will be delivered for the first time in 2017.

4(m) TEOs work with the ICT industry to (i) develop ICT curriculum that more strongly reflects industry needs for graduates who have a mix of soft skills, technical skills and enterprise skills; (ii) develop links with professional industry bodies to promote ICT career pathways.

Toi Ohomai has developed a range of programmes leading to newly listed qualifications on the NZQF. These include certificate and diplomas across a range of specialist areas in the ICT discipline. Diploma programmes have strengthened delivery of programmes focusing on software development and network engineering. Engagement with the local ICT industry through the Rhubarb Group continues to build industry linkages. The University of Waikato and Auckland University have established an ICT Graduate School following a successful bid to Government. This is the result of industry-driven demand for industry-ready ICT graduates with the mix of ICT and critical thinking skills necessary to drive innovation in New Zealand. Programmes will include a Masters and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Part of the degree will be an industry-funded compulsory internship.

4(n) BoPTEP considers how it supports the development of the BOC Sevens and Biking strategies.

Underway Sevens partnership in place with Toi Ohomai. Toi Ohomai is the primary sponsor of the newly instigated National Mountain Biking High Performance Centre in Rotorua. Toi Ohomai staff are working with BikeNZ as part of this initiative to support people wishing to combine study and developing their mountain biking capability through it High Performance Sport Academy and coaching programmes. The University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance has been established at Blake Park through a strategic partnership between TCC, BVL and the University. This is providing a base and training facility for the New Zealand Rugby Sevens. Facilities include a purpose-built laboratory for sports science and performance testing, with a state-of-the-art environmental chamber that can control specific heat and humidity requirements.

4(o) Industry and EDAs work with TEOs to provide more workplace internship opportunities.

Regional Innovation Lab pilot project has this goal as a focus.

Priority One actively promotes student internships with WBOP business community.

Priority One Young Innovator Awards offer secondary student internship opportunities.

Many of the programmes developed and delivered by Toi Ohomai include workplace practicums and internships. These include nursing, early childhood education, public health, sports and recreation, construction, automotive engineering, social work, horticulture agriculture, maritime, fishing and creative industries. Increasing the number and scope of these types of initiatives. The University of Waikato has established a new Curriculum Design Framework which specifies required course architecture. As from 2018 all students enrolled in an undergraduate programme at the University of Waikato will be required to include a work-integrated learning block within their programme of study.

4(p) Regional stakeholders support the efforts of TEOs develop on-farm training initiatives, particularly with respect to better serving the needs of Maori, and in providing opportunities to enhance secondary/tertiary/employment transitions.

During 2016, Toi Ohomai has delivered a range of programmes to support the development of Maori horticulture and agriculture businesses. Loss of funding for agriculture delivery will severely curtail this delivery in 2017.

4(q) TEOs involved in training for the aged care sector develop career maps for the sector and work with aged care industry and secondary schools to better promote career pathways.

Toi Ohomai has developed programmes leading to newly listed qualifications in the aged care sector including the L2 and L3 NZ Certificates in Health and Wellbeing which contain a strand for aged care support. Toi Ohomai plans to deliver these programmes in 2017 to secondary school students, second chance learners and youth guarantee students. These programmes provide strong pathways from L2 to higher qualifications.

4(r) Regional stakeholders support the continued development of business management and entrepreneurship training in the region, especially initiatives encouraging Maori to progress to higher levels of learning.

Priority One, Toi Ohomai and University of Waikato establish Project Ignite – a 10 week entrepreneurial boot camp for local tertiary students.

Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato are working together to ensure that the newly developed NZ Diploma qualifications are closely aligned with the redevelopments within the University’s degrees. This will ensure that students have choice in the qualifications they earn. Both the NZ Diploma in Business and the University’s new business degree include a strand in Maori Business and these qualifications will be important on meeting on-going needs for Maori business. Toi Ohomai has delivered the NZ Certificate in Maori Governance on marae across the Bay in 2016.

4(s) EDAs support the efforts of ITOs and Maori Pacific Trades Training initiatives.

Destination Rotorua and Priority One contribute to Service IQ’s service sector workforce roadmap.

Toi Ohomai has been working with local iwi to deliver a range of trades training programmes through the MPTT initiative. In 2016 Toi Ohomai has delivered training to 76 EFTS in trade training in partnership with iwi through this initiative. In 2017 this will expand to 146 EFTS. Toi Ohomai continues to deliver off-job training under contract from a range of ITOs including Competenz, the Primary ITO and BCITO.

4(t) Other achievements related to supporting the regional innovation system.

Priority One, Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato establish Project Ignite – a 10 week entrepreneurial boot camp for local tertiary students. The establishment of a jointly funded Innovation Manager for the University of Waikato and Priority One and subsequent work programme.

The collaborations between the University and Priority One on the Governments proposed new Regional Research Institutes.

The Regional Innovation Laboratory Programme, which include design thinking meet-ups, local innovation study tour programme, and a summer marine innovation laboratory.

An investigation into the potential for seaweed aquaculture. 5. Attract international students

5(a) TLAs and EDAs support the development and implementation of local international education plans.

Priority One and Grow Rotorua work closely with Education Tauranga and Study Rotorua to grow the value of the Bay’s international education market. This included supporting the promotion of the region at the ANZA education expo in Melbourne (April 2016).

Education Tauranga has developed a new five year strategy to lift the value of the sector by 35%. Toi Ohomai in Tauranga has built strong relationships with Education Tauranga.

5(b) The BOC GG and MG consider adding international education to the BOC key sectors to help align and monitor sub-regional international education plans.

5(c) Other achievements related to growing the international student market.

Toi Ohomai has seen strong growth in international education in 2016. Numbers in Tauranga have more than doubled (to 168.5 EFTS) and overall the institute has 1283 international EFTS for 2016.

6. Local priorities

6(a) BoPTEP and other TEOs consider undertaking a review of the mix, location and quantum of current engineering provision.

This item is on the agenda for consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai has delivered 109 EFTS in NZDE and associated programmes in 2016 across the mechanical, civil and electrical engineering strands. The level 3 and 4 engineering pathways that cover trade qualifications and pathways to diploma programmes have attracted a further 99 EFTS at Tauranga and 68 at Rotorua. The engineering programmes have all been redeveloped to meet the newly listed qualifications

and Toi Ohomai is part of the Wintec consortium for EE2E. Toi Ohomai delivers engineering Trades Academy programmes in Rotorua, Tokoroa, Opotiki and Tauranga. The University of Waikato is currently expanding provision in engineering, and has a strong cohort with internships in Bay of Plenty companies.

6(b) BoPTEP and other TEOs consider how they might incorporate concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as technology training within new and existing programmes.

Underway. Tertiary Education Partnership institutions are considering ways to incorporate concepts relating to innovation, entrepreneurship and technology training science within new and existing programmes.

Toi Ohomai is working with industries across the Bay to co-construct technology degrees to support local industry.

6(c) BoPTEP considers identifying areas for common curriculum development to be undertaken, and that key themes are included in all such shared development.

The Tertiary Education Partnership has ongoing discussions at the Executive and Joint Academic and Planning Development Committee to consider identifying areas for common curriculum development. Work is currently underway in the redevelopment of business diplomas and degrees across Toi Ohomai and the University of Waikato to ensure that new programmes are aligned to support student pathways and progressions. The next programmes to undergo this development work with be the ICT and Tourism programmes.

This item is an ongoing discussion by the Tertiary Education Partnership.

6(d) Taupo priorities. (i) TDC supports

establishment of the regional TIG

(ii) BoPTEP meets with TDC, EGLT, GNS and Contact Energy to discuss ways in which the partners can support science

Taupo District Council hosted the September leadership group meeting.

These items are on the agenda for the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai delivers a range of programmes in partnership with secondary schools and iwi in the Taupo region. These include agriculture in Turangi and STP programmes in Taupo.

training and education development for the geothermal sector.

(iii) BoPTEP and other TEOs undertake a review of the mix, location and quantum of current tourism provision.

(iv) TEOs support the development of Taupo’s youth transitions project facilitated by EGLT.

6(e) EBOP priorities. (i) ToiEDA and local

stakeholders support establishment of regional TIG

(ii) ToiEDA or WDC consider developing a local tertiary infrastructure plan with TWWOA and Waiariki

(iii) BoPTEP considers engaging with ISK to more fully understand the specific training, education and research needs of this industry group.

Toi EDA Pathways to work project in implementation Toi EDA investigating establishment of an Instep-type

programme for the EBOP June leadership group meeting held in Whakatane

This item is on the agenda for consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017. Toi Ohomai has worked with Toi EDA, Whakatohea, Whakaatu Whananga and Te Whanau Apanui to deliver a range of programmes in the Eastern Bay including horticulture, aquaculture, engineering, maritime, foundation, beauty, outdoor experience and Maori Governance. Work is underway to prepare a plan to support the strategic development plans of iwi through tertiary education provision in the Eastern Bay. This includes working with Tuwaharitoa ki Kawerau to develop horticulture programmes and the Kawerau economic development agency to introduce logistics, transport and distribution programmes.

6(f) Rotorua priorities. (i) RLC support

establishment of the regional TIG

First leadership group meeting held in Rotorua

This item is on the agenda for consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017.

(ii) BoPTEP undertakes a review of the mix, location and quantum of current tourism sector provision, particularly as it relates to developing Rotorua as a world-class spa and wellness destination.

Toi Ohomai is undertaking a redevelopment of its tourism and hospitality programmes and seeking to ensure strategic alignment of programmes to regional tourism needs.

6(g) WBOP priorities. (i) SGIC supports

establishment of regional TIG

(ii) BoPTEP and local agencies support establishment of WNT incubator.

Final leadership group meeting for 2016 hosted in Tauranga.

This item is on the agenda for further consideration by the Tertiary Education Partnership in 2017.

Sir Michael to present to SmartGrowth Implementation Committee in Feb/Mar 2017.

Have links between T.I.S and SmartGrowth websites.

Potential for TISLG to be represented on SG Strategic Partner Forum. To be investigated.

7. Tauranga CBD campus

7(a) TLAs, EDAs and other regional stakeholders support the proposed initial focus for academic provision from the campus on marine, ICT and logistics and engage with industry to ensure appropriate input into curriculum development.

Priority One hosts breakfast with local business leaders to introduce UoW’s new BOP Academic Director, Ken Perszyk.

The newly appointed Academic Director for the Tauranga CBD Campus is meeting with regional stakeholders to discuss their needs for proposed programme developments and to ensure appropriate input into curriculum development.

7(b) BoPTEP aims to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within new campus.

The Tauranga CBD campus building is being designed to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship, both within the Partnership and with the wider community. New programme development for delivery from the cbd campus is focusing on these areas as key themes.

The Tertiary Education Partnership is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the new campus.

7(c) BoPTEP considers the TIS in the development of new academic and research initiatives.

The TIS is a key factor in the consideration of the development of new academic and research initiatives, within the collaborative academic and research initiatives of the Partnership. Institutions have considered the TIS in the development of 2017 – 2019 Investment Plans for the Tertiary Education Commission.

The TIS is a standing item for both the Tertiary Education Executive and the Joint Academic Planning and Development Committee.

8. Implementation and review

8(a) TIS is endorsed by regional and local stakeholders.

TIS receives co-funding from BOPRC and BOP/Taupo TLA’s and BayTrust.

WBOP sub-region co-funding through SmartGrowth partnership.

EBOP sub-region co-funding through Toi EDA.

Rotorua district co-funding through RLC.

Taupo district co-funding through TDC.

BOP regional co-funding through BOPRC and BayTrust.

8(b) TIS reference group establish the regional TIG.

TIS leadership group established. First meeting held in March 2016.

8(c) TIG works with stakeholders to develop an annual implementation plan, reporting 6 monthly to regional stakeholders.

Stakeholder newsletter developed

Annual progress implementation report developed

8(d) A formal review of the TIS is undertaken in 5 years (2019).

9. BOP Regional Growth Programme priorities

9(a) Establish regional TIS leadership group.

TIS leadership group established. First meeting held March 2016.

9(b) Develop a rangatahi education and skills strategy.

He Mauri Ohooho leading development of a Maori youth strategy.

9(c) Support engagement of mokopuna to provide a future workforce for the region’s growth industries.

9(d) Develop teachers’ understanding of local industry.

Priority One’s Instep programme provides multiple ways of engaging secondary school teachers with industry.

House of Science supports primary and secondary school teacher’s knowledge of science-based industries.

House of Science has offices in Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua.

10. Other Education & Skills related achievements (not identified elsewhere)