Posts by Melissa Mae
Instep Young Leaders meet National’s MPs: A day of insight and engagement
In a recent meeting, four of the Instep Young Leaders’ Jack Muir – Tauranga Boys’ College, Penny Doull – Tauranga Girls’ College, Luke Tuhairwe – Bethlehem College and Eva Lynch…
Read MoreFrom the South Pole to success: Leadership lessons for future leaders
At the Instep Young Leaders’ Breakfast, held early August at the University of Waikato, our aspiring leaders were introduced to core leadership principles through an engaging and adventure-filled session. The…
Read MoreCanvas Careers Expo: A key event for Tauranga’s future workforce
The Canvas Careers Expo, held last week for students and job seekers is essential for the regions economic growth, with more than 60 tertiary and training providers, alongside key business…
Read MoreGrowing our strong start-up community. Enterprise Angels Pitch Night
A strong and growing start-up community is an essential element in building a resilient, high-value economy. Priority One is a strategic partner of local angel investment entity, Enterprise Angels, and…
Read MorePositioning for growth
Toi Kai Rawa, the Bay of Plenty’s Māori Economic Development agency, is thrilled to announce the return of the Toi Ki Tua Māori Professional Internship programme for the summer of…
Read MoreFestival for the Future: A journey of leadership and innovation
In mid July, we took a group of eight Instep Young Leaders on a journey to attend the Festival for the Future (FFTF) in Wellington. Sponsored by Instep Priority One,…
Read MoreLMA Timber Tauranga Showroom Opening
Last week our CE Nigel Tutt supported the grand opening of sustainable business LMA Timbers new Tauranga showroom. Passionate about sustainability, LMA Timber offers a superior selection of ethically and…
Read MoreBay of Plenty Young Growers: Cultivating future leaders in Horticulture
The Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition, now in its 17th year, continues to bring attention to and recognise the emerging leaders in the horticulture sector. This year’s event took…
Read MoreVisit to Rangiuru Business Park: Insights and future prospects
The Priority One team recently toured the Rangiuru Business Park, a future high-quality industrial hub aimed at fostering growth for industry and businesses in the Bay of Plenty region. Strategically…
Read MorePreparing for the Future of Work in the Horticulture Sector
Ensuring that our region is ready for the Future of Work (FOW) with more skilled and better-paid jobs is our mission at Priority One. To achieve this, we are taking…
Read MoreEmpowering Wāhine in Trades
Vertical Horizons in collaboration with Priority One recently hosted an empowering Wāhine in Trades event aimed at encouraging young women to explore career opportunities in the trades and building industries.…
Read MoreOptimising Decarbonisation Commercials workshop with Aurecon
On June 18, 2024, Aurecon Tauranga hosted an insightful workshop titled “Optimising Decarbonisation Commercials.” This event, presented in collaboration with Priority One, focused on equipping businesses with the tools and…
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