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Western 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...
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How 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...
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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...

Principals’ 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...
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The 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...

Futureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce

Tauranga businesses gathered recently to explore practical steps for building a stronger workforce at our Futureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce event. Hosted...

Instep 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...

Expectation vs Reality

Why it's okay to hit pause Samantha Bainbridge Source: Samantha Bainbridge, previous Instep Young Leader Thinking back to the lead...
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Teachers’ Day Out: From desk to destination

Priority One’s first Teachers’ Day Out, organised by Vocational Coordinator Dan Bromley, was a great success and provided educators from...

Economic update November 2024

Graph above shows New Zealand business confidence is at a 10-year high, so businesses are clearly seeing brighter times ahead...
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The 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...
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Priority One Annual Report 2023/24

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