Posts by Melissa Mae
New Zealand’s largest youth innovation programme, yia! hits high registrations for its fourteenth year
New Zealand’s largest youth innovation programme, yia! (Young Innovator Awards) has received more than 670 registrations from 9 schools as it enters its 14th year in the Western Bay of…
Read MoreFlavours of Plenty Festival named as double finalist in 2023 NZEA Awards
Source: Tourism Bay of Plenty A Bay of Plenty foodie festival that launched as the hospitality sector battled tough COVID restrictions is now a finalist that’s in the running for…
Read MoreUnlocking Pathways to Success: Empowering Māori Interns for a Thriving Region
Source: Toi Kai Rawa In the vibrant landscape of the Bay of Plenty, where innovation, culture, and economic development intersect, an inspiring initiative is shaping the future of our region.…
Read MoreEnhancing employee benefits to attract talent to the region
In today’s competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking ways to attract and retain talent. Traditional employee benefits like the well-being allowance and extra annual leave days are standard offerings,…
Read MoreCelebrating the brightest talents in Bay of Plenty’s horticulture industry
We are delighted to share with you the excitement and success of the Bay of Plenty Young Grower of the Year, that took place at Mercury Baypark on Wednesday, July…
Read MoreTransforming Tauranga – A year of progress for the Tauranga CBD Blueprint
It has been a year since the launch of the Priority One Tauranga CBD Blueprint, highlighting more than $1.5b worth of investments over 20 major catalyst developments that are committed…
Read MoreBlog – 2nd August 2023
Highway to happiness: Tauranga’s golden opportunity Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One Chief Executive Monday’s announcement from the National Party around investment in State Highway 29 at Tauriko should be a…
Read MoreMackenzie Elvin Law joins Tompkins Wake, strengthening position in Bay of Plenty
Source: Tompkins Wake Tauranga law firm Mackenzie Elvin Law is officially a part of Tompkins Wake, with the two firms merged and operating as one. Effective August 1, Mackenzie Elvin…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum welcomes plan to address critical infrastructure needs in Tauranga
Source: Western Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum The Western Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum has welcomed the National Party’s Transport for the Future plan, saying it goes some way to…
Read MoreGreen light for Te Manawataki o Te Papa – The Tauranga Civic Precinct
Source: Tauranga City Council. Read the full media release, here. Tauranga City Council’s Commission has given the green light to proceed with the most significant investment in community facilities the…
Read MoreInnovation, Sustainability and Climate Change: From Talk to Action
We recently held a design and innovation meetup focused on Innovation, Sustainability and Climate Change: From Talk to Action was the topic at Priority One’s new mode shift hub located…
Read MoreShifting waste at the Shift Hub
Our Shift Hub is a remarkable collaboration aimed at showcasing various commuting options in Tauranga Moana. However, we’re also proud to offer a dedicated space within the hub focused on…
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