Posts by Melissa Mae
Holland Beckett Law provide insights for future lawyers
Across two engaging evenings, 89 local students had the opportunity to gain practical insights and real-world career advice at events hosted by Holland Beckett Law (HOBEC). Organised by Christabel Namburi,…
Read MoreCultivate Your Career opens pathways in horticulture
On Friday 27 June, students from across the Western Bay of Plenty and as far as Hauraki Plains stepped into the world of horticulture. Cultivate Your Career was more than…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders energised at Toi Ohomai Business Breakfast
Our Instep Young Leaders gathered for a morning of motivation, insights, and practical wellness strategies at the recent Business Breakfast hosted by Toi Ohomai. The morning offered participants personal insights…
Read MoreInstep’s AP/DP Day Out: Bridging the gap between education and industry
Recently, Instep had the privilege of taking Associate Principals and Deputy Principals (AP/DP’s) from our secondary schools across the Western Bay of Plenty on a behind-the-scenes industry tour, giving them…
Read MoreYouth Fest 2025: Designed by rangatahi, for rangatahi
Youth Fest 2025 was more than just a day of music and activity-it was a genuine celebration of youth voice, creativity, and leadership across Tauranga Moana. Entirely youth-led and thoughtfully…
Read MoreSupporting the future workforce of the Construction Sector
Our commitment The construction sector is essential to the Western Bay of Plenty’s growth. In partnership with local businesses and stakeholders, Priority One is committed to delivering targeted, sector-led workforce…
Read MoreFrom shore to ship: exploring career pathways at the Port of Tauranga
It’s not every day that you get to stand on the deck of a tugboat, hearing from the people who operate them and learning just how many moving parts it…
Read MoreInvesting in our future: Supporting young people into meaningful careers
Across Aotearoa, many industries are grappling with the same challenge: finding and keeping skilled talent. Whether it’s engineering, infrastructure, planning, or professional services, the need to build a strong, local…
Read MoreNew voices around the board table
Two new young directors have joined the Priority One board this month, continuing a legacy of emerging leadership that brings fresh insight to the organisation’s work in shaping the future…
Read MoreFuture leaders step into the chambers at the combined councils breakfast
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council building on Elizabeth Street recently hosted the first Instep Young Leaders Business Breakfast involving all three local councils. The event offered students a unique…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders kick off 2025 with a transformational Noho Marae experience
The 2025 Instep Young Leaders cohort started their journey with a Noho Marae at Te Whetu o Te Rangi Marae, an experience that brought them closer, not only to each…
Read MoreMeet the 2025 Instep Young Leaders
The Instep Young Leaders’ Forum has kicked off for 2025, bringing together a new group of secondary school students from across the Western Bay of Plenty. Each year, this programme…
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