Posts by Sarah Nicholson
The Bay’s hidden balance sheet: investing in our region for generations
The Western Bay of Plenty is home to billions of dollars in locally anchored capital, supporting everything from major infrastructure and economic development to housing, community facilities and charitable causes.…
Read MoreCooking for a cause with Under the Stars
Around 200 meals a week, one domestic oven and a dedicated crew of volunteers making it all happen. With demand growing and Christmas fast approaching, Under the Stars is calling…
Read MoreEnabling Tauriko’s next phase of growth
Tauriko has become one of New Zealand’s leading industrial growth areas. It highlights the kind of long-term planning and infrastructure coordination at the heart of the Western Bay of Plenty…
Read MoreFrom the Bay to the world: Our three listed companies
The Western Bay of Plenty is home to three NZX-listed companies whose reach extends far beyond the region. Port of Tauranga, Seeka and Comvita have each built significant national and…
Read MoreBusiness and council join forces on industrial area planting
A collaborative project between Tauranga City Council and Bakels Edible Oils is transforming an overgrown stormwater corridor in Mount Maunganui, replacing high-maintenance weed management with native planting that will support…
Read MoreSuccession planning: The Bay of Plenty’s next business challenge
Succession planning is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing privately owned businesses. Westpac’s Warrick Gibbs shares why starting early can help business owners protect value, create options and…
Read MoreUnlocking the Bay’s Biomass Potential
The second session in Priority One’s Energy Event Series explored the Bay of Plenty’s biomass potential and the role biomass can play in New Zealand’s energy future. Bringing together experts…
Read MoreEnergy storage systems: Is it a game changer?
The first session in Priority One’s 2026 Energy Event Series was on energy storage, offering organisations a practical way to strengthen energy resilience and flexibility. Spanning electrical, electrochemical, chemical, and…
Read MoreAgritech Unleashed Tauranga: Unlocking regional strength for national impact
As agritech shifts from innovation to real-world application, the Bay of Plenty is emerging as a key hub for adoption, scale and collaboration. Tauranga is set to host a national…
Read MoreHow Trevelyan’s is reshaping its approach to energy
Trevelyan’s is focused on continually improving energy efficiency across the business. We learn more about its new approach to solar, as well as emissions reduction work around electrifying its fleet…
Read MoreGet it right early or pay for it later: How HVAC design has long-term implications for cost, performance & energy use
HVAC systems are one of the biggest drivers of both cost and comfort in commercial buildings, yet they’re often brought in too late or treated as an afterthought. As part…
Read MorePriority One’s submission on the Government’s Head Start process for local government reform
Executive summary Priority One welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Government’s Head Start process for local government reform. This submission summarises views shared by Priority One members, and…
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