Posts by Sarah Nicholson
Priority One welcomes new Board members
Priority One is pleased to welcome two new members that will join its impressive Board. Kylie Valentine, Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Head at Tauranga Girls’ College, is born and bred in Tauranga…
Read MorePartnering for Nature: the Rayonier Matariki Forests approach
Priority One’s Partnering with Nature initiative aims to connect businesses with meaningful nature projects around our region. Research from our launch event shows that local Bay of Plenty businesses want…
Read MoreHow to get your business involved in Tauranga Moana conservation projects
Priority One recently launched the Partnering for Nature programme, in partnership with Bay Conservation Alliance. All businesses rely on biodiversity in some degree, and there’s a huge range of conservation…
Read MoreThe Circular Construction Collective: making inroads into industry waste challenges
The Circular Construction Collective was established by Priority One’s Sustainability Lead, Marissa Nikora, in response to the huge waste issues around the construction and demolition industries (which contribute up to…
Read MoreThe potential use of GeoHeat for industry in the Western Bay of Plenty
Everyone is familiar with geothermal in our region, from the geysers and pools of Rotorua to Wairakei’s large power stations in Taupō, and the industry in Kawerau. What we are…
Read MoreEconomic update November 2024
Graph above shows New Zealand business confidence is at a 10-year high, so businesses are clearly seeing brighter times ahead (even if things are still difficult right now) Mark Lister,…
Read MoreThe Wheel Deal: a new ride to work scheme launches
Did you know that you can save 32-62% when you purchase any bike, e-bike or e-scooter in Aotearoa? To encourage people to take advantage of this, Mount local Dan Wallace…
Read MorePriority One Annual Report 2023/24
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Read MoreBCD Group’s internship programme: A cornerstone of its recruitment strategy
BCD Group’s internship programme is a cornerstone of its annual strategic recruitment plan. Despite the challenges faced by the industry this year, BCD’s commitment to its intern programme has stayed…
Read MorePartnering with Nature: How your business can help protect our local whenua
Restoring biodiversity on our whenua is an environmental, social, cultural and economic issue that affects all businesses, in some way. Priority One has joined with Bay Conservation Alliance to create…
Read MoreAnamata programme offers students a pathway into construction
Fosters has partnered with Te Wharekura o Mauao to launch the Anamata Programme, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the construction industry firsthand. The programme, which kicked off in…
Read MoreWorkWell: boosting wellbeing at work
WorkWell is a free initiative that supports workplaces to “work better through wellbeing” The Bay of Plenty is one of many regions benefitting from this National Public Health Service programme.…
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