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Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
EduTech

Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Health Technologies

Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids

Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors
Bright Sparks

NZ: A nation of bright sparks and young inventors

New Zealand's Mikayla Stokes and Thomas James shine as the Overall Winners at the ASB Bright Sparks Awards with their innovative creations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow
Bright Sparks

ASB Bright Sparks - a competition for the innovators of tomorrow

UK's future tech leaders vie for a £10k prize pool in ASB Bright Sparks contest, nurturing innovation in science and engineering.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Bright Sparks

NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards

Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
EduTech

Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector

Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
Kinser judges Bright Sparks
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Kinser judges Bright Sparks

Candace Kinser proud to join Bright Sparks judging panel 2014. Provides support for young Kiwi talent in technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Oct 2014

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