Posts by Melissa Mae
Bridging education with business.
Last term, we had the privilege of hosting our second AP/ DP day out with the senior leadership team from our local secondary schools. Every AP/DP experience is carefully crafted…
Read MoreBlog – 14th November 2023
Turning the tide: Unemployment’s impact on NZ’s inflation battle Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One Chief Executive Recent unemployment figures released by Statistics NZ will have a significant effect on the…
Read MoreWork Life Tauranga: Find your flow
November marked the official launch of Work Life Tauranga (WLT). This represents a significant milestone in the implementation of Priority One’s Sector Talent Plan (developed in 2022), and supports our Talent Strategy, aimed…
Read MoreBay of Plenty foodie festival wins two national awards
Source: Tourism Bay of Plenty A Bay of Plenty festival which showcases the region’s foodie scene has earned two titles at the 2023 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards. The Flavours…
Read MoreLooking to the Future of Workplace Law
Source: Christie McGregor, Partner, & Shi Sheng Cai (Shoosh), Senior Associate, Copeland Ashcroft Following the 14 October election, we explore the likely impact of a National led/National-Act-NZF coalition government on…
Read MorePedal and Park: New bike parking rolls into the City Centre
Source: Tauranga City Council As the warmer summer days are approaching, it’s a perfect time to change up your daily commute from sitting in traffic to fresh air in your hair.…
Read MoreQuayside partners with Carrus and Watts & Hughes for Hamilton Street CBD development
Quayside proudly joins Watts & Hughes and Carrus in a joint venture partnership, in the development of the 35 Hamilton Street Commercial Centre building, based in the heart of the…
Read MoreTech Innovations and Career Insights
During term 3, we had the privilege of hosting our second 2023 Instep AP/DP day out for Assistant and Deputy Principals (AP/DPs) from local schools. These gatherings have become a…
Read More24 nations to descend on Tauranga for 2023 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship
A huge twenty-four teams have been confirmed for this December’s World Squash Federation (WSF) Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga. The biennial tournament, which sees four-man squads from national federations…
Read MoreA sustainable way to manage growth in the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region
Source: SmartGrowth People are encouraged to have their say on the updated SmartGrowth Strategy that’s been created to address growth and guide how the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region shapes…
Read MoreNew Chair for Economic Development Agency
Priority One, the Western Bay of Plenty’s economic development agency, has announced a change in its board’s independent chair prior to its annual general meeting. Simon Clarke, Priority One Independent…
Read MoreBlog – 21st September 2023
Tauranga’s Momentum: Holding the ambition to be NZ’s best and most liveable city Source: Simon Clarke, (outgoing) Independent Chair of Priority One As I reflect on my tenure as Chair…
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