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Instep Young Leaders strengthen their skills with Mulberry St
Nine of our year 13 Instep Young Leaders, who have returned for another year, recently participated in a strengths-building course facilitated by Claire Swallow, founder of Mulberry St. Mulberry St…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth
26 February 2025 The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal for inclusion in theGovernment’s City and Regional Deals programme. Regional Deals are a new initiative where…
Read MorePriority 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 MoreEconomic update February 2025
Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners offers an economic update, with indications that 2025 will be prove to be an improvement on the last two years. It’s been…
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 MoreWestern Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership to Fuel Economic Growth, Housing, and Jobs Through Regional Deal
17th December 2024 Western Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership to Fuel Economic Growth, Housing, and Jobs Through Regional Deal The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today registered its…
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 MorePrincipals’ Day Out: Unlocking pathways in health and wellbeing
We recently offered our Instep Principals’ Day Out which aims to bridge the gap between education and the business community by immersing our school leaders in the many pathways and…
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 MoreFutureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce
Tauranga businesses gathered recently to explore practical steps for building a stronger workforce at our Futureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce event. Hosted by Meg Davis, Project Manager at Priority One, and supported…
Read MoreInstep Young Leader shines at climate futures event
Our Instep Young Leader Kaena John from Ōtūmoetai College recently had an opportunity to step into the spotlight, representing the voice of our next generation at Tonkin + Taylor’s Pathways…
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