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Driving regional development with Māori and Pasifika businesses

https://youtu.be/G1gAzlAn70A Last week, Amotai hosted their annual Meet the Buyer event, which emphasised fostering meaningful connections by bringing together Tauranga...
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Discovering the opportunities at Beca Careers Day

The Priority One Instep programme in collaboration with Beca Tauranga, hosted more than 63 enthusiastic local secondary school students for...
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Blog – 28th May 2024

Showcasing the region to attract more international students Greg Simmonds Source: Greg Simmonds, Priority One General Manager – Workforce &...
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Demand reduction and energy efficiency will be essential in lowering energy-related emissions in Bay of Plenty, new report highlights.

Source: Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority – EECA 15 May 2024 Demand reduction and energy efficiency will be essential in...
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Blog – 19th May 2024

Tauranga on the rise: Paving the way for future prosperity Nigel Tutt Priority One CEO Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One...

Avah Smith: Inspiring Young Leader in the WBOP

https://youtu.be/0OVOnY1dHK8 We are exceptionally proud of Avah Smith, this remarkable young woman, a student from Tauranga Girls’ College, participated in...

New Mode Comes to Town

https://youtu.be/Hwn2IaU83vY Tauranga is Aotearoa New Zealand’s fastest growing city and as we embark on our commitment towards being New Zealand’s...
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Critically thinking about the future

Recently Aurecon hosted the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum Business Breakfast. The session provided a unique platform for the young leaders...
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Unemployment rises but demand for skilled talent remains strong

As economic pressures hamper activity across the country, the negative impact on employment has been widely reported. In Tauranga and the...

Sister cities visit cements relationships

A sister cities visit to Hitachi by a small delegation from Tauranga has helped cement strong relationships, particularly in the...

Attracting skilled talent to the Western Bay of Plenty

https://youtu.be/GyfOtYCzU48 It’s crucial to understand that attracting skilled talent goes beyond merely offering a job opportunity. Relocating entails a profound...
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Closing 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...