Posts by Melissa Mae
Young Innovator Awards: the hunt is on for young problem solvers
Priority One is calling Western Bay of Plenty’s young, bright minds to attend the virtual launch of the 2022 Young Innovator Awards (yia!) next Thursday, March 24. Students, parents, teachers,…
Read MorePoweringON Programme provides clarity for local entrepreneur
Priority One is a proud supporter of the PoweringON programme, delivered by local entrepreneurial support organisation, Venture Centre. This programme aims to support small businesses on their journeys with digital,…
Read MoreAre you prepared for the Future of Work?
The tight labour market continues to be the top cause of concern for many local businesses, and it’s unlikely to get easier anytime soon. Significant changes to the way we…
Read MorePriority One Welcomes Commissioner Re-Appointment
Priority One Tauranga Moana applauds Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s decision to re-appoint Tauranga City Council’s Commission until July 2024, announced today. We acknowledge that this would not have been a straight-forward decision…
Read MoreNewsletter | 10 March 2022
Priority One Newsletter | 10 March 2022 Future of Work, yia! launch, Social procurement event wrap up, new member, labour short… Thursday, 10 March 2022 Kia ora We can admit…
Read Moreyia! – A new level of (workplace) engagement
The Young Innovator Awards has grown in terms of student, school and business participation over the last 2 years, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The appetite for innovation and willingness to…
Read MoreIndustrial Social Procurement: Helping tie Māori businesses to industry success
On the 2 March 2022, Toi Kai Rawa in partnership with Ara Rau and Amotai facilitated an event that brought together Māori business owners from within the construction and infrastructure industry…
Read MoreLabour shortages, challenges for the harvest season and the Future of Work
Labour shortages are dominating businesses’ thinking across the region, and country, at the moment. There are a few factors affecting this; businesses will create jobs as the economy grows and…
Read MoreLocal leader wins prestigious consulting award
The Regional Leader of GHD‘s Tauranga office, Ryan Orr, has recently picked up the prestigious ACE Emerging Leader award. The achievement recognises individuals who have a passion for leadership in…
Read MoreNewsletter | 24 February 2022
Priority One Newsletter | 24 February 2022 Read the newsletter here
Read MoreAra Rau hits the ground running for 2022
Priority One’s skills and employment hub, Ara Rau – Pathways to Work, has hit the ground running for 2022 – as always, you can find us here, open to the community…
Read MoreHelping Ethnically Diverse Staff Thrive
Did you know ethnically diverse staff face challenges daily and may be less likely to have their voices heard? Suki Xiao from As You shares her lived experience and the…
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