Construction
The 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 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 MoreDecarbonising Industrial Process Heat
RETA – An Introduction Source: Timothy Allan Strategy & Special Projects The overview of the Regional Energy Transition Accelerator Priority One has had a commitment to our regional sustainability which…
Read MoreBlog – 28th May 2024
Showcasing the region to attract more international students Source: Greg Simmonds, Priority One General Manager – Workforce & Policy In April, Education Tauranga proudly hosted a delegation of international agents…
Read MoreBlog – 19th May 2024
Tauranga on the rise: Paving the way for future prosperity Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One CEO The number of cranes in our city centre at the moment is a clear…
Read MoreClosing the loop – Activating circular economy in Tauranga
A noteworthy milestone in an ambitious circular construction initiative has been achieved through the combined efforts of Priority One, Tauranga City Council, and Mutu. Priority One’s Sustainability Lead Marissa Nikora,…
Read MoreRising skylines, Tauranga’s dynamic cityscape.
As 2024 starts, it is a pleasing sight to see several large cranes in Tauranga’s CBD. While this may not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing to celebrate – it…
Read MoreSTEMFest 2022
STEMFest 2022 took over Tauranga’s CBD Sunday October 2nd as Aotearoa’s largest STEM street festival was held with rockets, robots and sharks along with 50+ organisations from across the country. There…
Read MoreHistoric find at landmark Tauranga CBD development site
Archaeological investigations at the site of the new Northern Quarter commercial development in the Tauranga CBD have unearthed a significant pounamu toki, that may predate AD1500. The pounamu toki (adze)…
Read More$84 million upgrade planned for Tauranga’s waterfront
Plans for an $84 million rejuvenation of Tauranga’s waterfront described as a “hallelujah moment” have been approved. At a recent meeting, Tauranga City Council commissioners adopted the Tauranga Moana Waterfront…
Read MoreMassive funding boost for Waikato research
From incorporating mātauranga Māori into marine restoration to Xeno Nucleic Acids that could have impacts on cancer research and rock weathering for carbon capture, University of Waikato projects funded in…
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