Posts by Sarah Nicholson
Get 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…
Read MoreDesign that works: A conversation with Wingates
Ahead of July’s Design + Innovation Meetup, we speak with Colette McCartney (Principal, Interior Architect) and Michael Carter (Associate Principal, Architectural Designer) from Wingates about the role of how design…
Read MoreKale Print builds for the future in Tauriko
After 40 years in business, Kale Print has brought its operations together in a leading-edge Tauriko facility designed for efficiency and sustainability – powered entirely by renewable energy and built…
Read MoreOpinion: New Zealand’s gas crisis – why the government’s support package doesn’t add up
The New Zealand government’s new low-interest loan scheme is designed to help businesses move away from natural gas. But if the numbers only reduce project costs by 1.5–3%, is it…
Read MoreFrom a van to a village: The story of the Merivale Community Centre
Merivale Community Centre is the result of decades of community effort, culminating in a purpose-built facility shaped by clearly defined local need. Story produced by Marra Construction There is a…
Read MoreImpact investing: Outcomes, not just returns
In the second piece of our investment insights series, Alastair Rhodes, CEO of BayTrust, tells us how impact investing is moving from the margins to the mainstream – and in…
Read MoreUnlocking Western Bay growth: How to turn alignment into investment?
Hayley Nelson, Chair of the Priority One Tauranga Moana Investment Attraction Group, offers insights around our inaugural Investment Summit, noting that regional alignment and capital already exist, now we need…
Read MoreSwitching to an EV fleet – how to get charging right
If you’re looking at an energy transition plan for your business, EVs may already be on your radar. If so, it’s important to understand the most effective charging methods to…
Read MoreA smarter energy option? Why geoheat is getting attention from business
Priority One is currently undertaking a programme of work that seeks to understand our energy context and develop a regional energy strategy to drive the Western Bay’s economic transition. Following…
Read MoreRegional Deal Strengthens Confidence in the Western Bay of Plenty
The signing of a Regional Deal between central government and the councils of the Western Bay of Plenty is a significant step toward greater certainty, better alignment and increased confidence…
Read MoreAI is moving fast – does your business know where to start?
In Priority One’s recent Business Sentiment Survey, 85% of businesses identified AI or automation as likely to impact their organisation over the next 12 months. So as AI shifts from a “should…
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