Posts by Sarah Nicholson
Priority One Annual Report 2025/26
Read our Annual Report for 2025/26 here.
Read MoreLifestyle got us here. What will keep our startups here?
Tauranga has long attracted people for its lifestyle. WNT Ventures’ Carl Jones argues that if we want more startups to build, grow and stay here, we also need the talent,…
Read MoreNext phase of the Environmental Accord
The Mount Maunganui Industry Environmental Accord has been signed by 31 businesses in the industrial zone, committing them to take voluntary actions to improve their environmental footprint. Signatories have identified…
Read MoreTransport & Logistics: The technologies, fuels and solutions shaping the future
The third session in Priority One’s Our Energy Future event series explored the technologies, fuels and infrastructure shaping the future of transport and logistics in New Zealand. Bringing together perspectives…
Read MoreThe 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…
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