Results from the YES Trade Fairs

17 August, 2006

EDUCATION : MEDIA RELEASES 2006

Almost 50 companies are participating in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) throughout Northland this year. The scheme involves high school students starting up their own company, headed by a group of Directors to either sell a product or offer a service.

Around 30 companies took the opportunity to market their products and services at the Trade Fairs held recently In Kerikeri and Whangarei. Unfortunately for the Far North schools, torrential rain prevented many companies from attending the Trade Fair in Kerikeri, however some were able to join the Whangarei event at Forum North on Sunday 13th.

The Whangarei Trade Fair was opened by Whangarei District Councillor John Williamson and there was an impressive range of products available, from anti-text bullying software through to gifts, jewellery, toys, food and a whole range of other exciting products.

Education 4 Enterprise Regional Coordinator Dave Templeton congratulated the many companies on creating a real buzz around Forum North and acknowledged and thanked supporters and sponsors of this scheme; Top Energy; Northpower; Stephen Gillingham's World Travel; ASB; Trixie Newton's World Travel.

Results of the Whangarei Trade Fair:

 Winner of Best Product or Service and Winner - Marketing:
“Wooden Glass Creations” - Ruawai College with Team Members: Taiwhio Wati, Chelsea Welsh, Danielle Bellamy

Runner Up Best Product or Service:
“Why Not Glow” - Whangarei Girls High School with Team Members: Natasha Allnutt, Katherine Minty, Jacqueline Forshaw, Rosie Arkle

Highly Commended:
“Glance” - Whangarei Girls High School
“Study 4 Success” - Bream Bay College and Runner-Up Marketing
“Active Attitude - Kamo High School
“Hawaiian Xspearience” - Whangarei Boys High School

 Results of the Kerikeri Trade Fair:

 Winner of Best Produce or Service and Runner Up-Marketing:
“Active Software Solutions” - Springbank School . Team Members: Vaughan Tweedie, James Burton, Sarah Guy, Kirsty Le Courteur & Ricky Achterstraat

Runner Up- Best Product/Service and Winner Marketing:
“Neat Placemats”- Kerikeri High School . Team Members: Taryn Rench, Nathan Reed, Keiti Searle & Ellen Taling

Highly Commended:
“Polinco” - Springbank School
“Happy Chappys” - Kerikeri High School
“Aroha Fudge” - Bay of Islands College
“E-Charger” - Kerikeri High School