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Driving a greener future together!

The Western Bay of Plenty region has a rich history and a promising future, and as the leading economic development...
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Blog – 15th February 2023

From Welfare to Well-Fare: The Million Dollar Plan Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One Chief Executive Read it on LinkedIn, here....
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Regional foodie festival expansion reflects support and demand

Source: Tourism Bay of Plenty Sausage making, honey spinning, and a chocolate factory tour. These are just some of the...
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Scion photography exhibition celebrates 75 years of impact

Source: Scion A new photography exhibition is taking visitors to Te Whare Nui o Tuteata on a trip down memory...
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2023 Applications open for the Priority One Instep Young Leaders’ Forum

Priority One’s Instep programme support education providers to develop skills and talent for the future, while providing students with information,...
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Celebrating a summer of innovation in the Bay

Register now for the upcoming Summer Celebration of Innovation event: Wednesday 8thFebruary , 4.00pm-6:30pm at the Mount Maunganui Surf Club....
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Ara Rau – Filling the gap for rangatahi

In the two years since its inception, 2022 ends on a high for Ara Rau, Priority One’s skills and employment...
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A sustainable approach to economic development – Priority One’s Environmental Sustainability Action Plan

Tauranga is well-known as the fastest growing city in New Zealand, with a population that has grown by 60% over...
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Science NZ Awards celebrate Scion scientists and research excellence

Source: Scion Scion’s leadership in forestry science, bioplastics research and biotechnology has been celebrated by Scion and its peers at...
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Tauranga Moana Futures Scholarship bridges tertiary and talent for the future of our region

Two prestigious new scholarships have been launched for university in study in Tauranga, with applications closing soon.  The University of...
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Craigs Investment Partners: Giving generously this Christmas

Source: Acorn Foundation The Acorn Foundation is proud to work with Craigs Investment Partners to support the community here in...
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Bay of Plenty’s largest law firm takes up lease at Northern Quarter development in Tauranga’s CBD

Source: JWL Investments (media release) JWL Investments today announced Tauranga Law Firm Holland Beckett Law as lead tenant in their...