A Maori business programme has achieved exciting success for Tarawera High students.
A business challenge, 'He kai hei aku ringa' was a business-minded experience for 10 Year 10 students.
The three-day learning programme, which included students from Edgecumbe College, Trident High School and Opotiki College, focused on developing skills, understanding and attitudes about how a successful business operated.
Eight groups representing a virtual company headed by director roles, investigated a problem-solving product and presented a business plan with a target market to a judging panel on the final day .
The exercise tested their skills in budgeting, problem solving, teamwork and communication.