yia! — creating tomorrow’s innovators

Innovation isn’t something we talk about — it’s something we do.

Young Innovator Awards (yia!) is unique to Tauranga, created by people in local business, to support our students and teachers, building the skills needed for future careers

yia! is taking a break in 2026, but we’ll be back in 2027, bigger and better than ever.

What’s Next?

We’re working with schools and businesses on our next iteration and you’ll hear more soon.

Want in? Contact our team to learn more or express your interest.