Bright Sparks stories
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Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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skills gap
Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.
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Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.
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Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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schools
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rocket lab
Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.
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NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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young innovators
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asb bank
New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.
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ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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skills gap
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asb bank
UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.
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NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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nz
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students
Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...
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Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
Tue, 5th May 2015
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edutech
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education
Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.
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Kinser judges Bright Sparks
Mon, 6th Oct 2014
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bright sparks
Candace Kinser proud to join Bright Sparks judging panel 2014. Provides support for young Kiwi talent in technology.
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Wanted: IT bright sparks
Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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software
Students with a talent for IT, electronics or engineering are being sought for the 2013 Bright Sparks competition.