Posts by Dean
The 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 MoreGoing 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 MoreUnveiling “The Cultures”: A recap of Priority One’s Instep Principals’ Day Out
Priority One’s Instep program recently hosted its annual Principals’ Day Out, themed around “The Cultures.” The day provided an exclusive opportunity for the principals to gain some behind-the-scenes insights into…
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 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 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 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 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 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.…
Read MoreQuayside partners with Carrus and Watts & Hughes for Hamilton Street CBD development
Quayside proudly joins Watts & Hughes and Carrus in a joint venture partnership, in the development of the 35 Hamilton Street Commercial Centre building, based in the heart of the…
Read MoreTech Innovations and Career Insights
During term 3, we had the privilege of hosting our second 2023 Instep AP/DP day out for Assistant and Deputy Principals (AP/DPs) from local schools. These gatherings have become a…
Read More24 nations to descend on Tauranga for 2023 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship
A huge twenty-four teams have been confirmed for this December’s World Squash Federation (WSF) Men’s World Team Championship in Tauranga. The biennial tournament, which sees four-man squads from national federations…
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