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Going full circle: Is circular construction the future for Tauranga?
Tauranga’s rapid growth brings both promise and challenges. With a 72% population increase since 2000 and significant investments in construction, our city is on the cusp of a new era…
Read MoreThe magic life of an unloved book wins first place prize at the 2023 IYSFF
A heart-warming short film portraying the journey of an untitled book that finally finds a loving home clinched top honours in this year’s International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) New…
Read MoreWhakahou taketake iho – Vital Update: Tauranga 2023
The research project ‘Vital Update – Tauranga 2023’ findings are now available online at Tauranga.govt.nz/vitalupdate2023. Tauranga City Council, alongside the Acorn Foundation, TECT and BayTrust, recently conducted the second edition…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders take the stage at the Priority One AGM
The Young Leaders’ Forum provides opportunities to step up and step out and two brave students did just that at this year’s Priority One AGM. It was a moment to…
Read MoreReflection on the 2023 Instep Young Leaders’ Forum.
In a celebration of commitment and dedication, 27 students from nine local secondary schools were lauded at this year’s Instep Young Leaders’ Forum graduation and final breakfast. The year-long program,…
Read MoreThe skies the limit: Mount Maunganui College students explore Tauranga Airport with JNP Aviation.
In early September, the Tourism class from Mount Maunganui College had the extraordinary opportunity to explore the bustling world of Tauranga Airport, all thanks to the gracious hospitality of JNP…
Read MoreBridging 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 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 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 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.…
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