Posts by Sarah Nicholson
Opinion: Angel Investing – The crucial funding our innovation economy can’t lose
In tougher economic times, early capital is often the first thing to dry up – precisely when innovators most need it. Nina Le Lievre, CEO of Tauranga’s Enterprise Angels, tells…
Read MoreA waterfront Manu Meter? Students power innovative ideas for Tauranga city
Through a strong partnership with Tauranga City Council, University of Waikato students are applying smart technology and innovative thinking to solve real community challenges. Work-integrated learning at the University of…
Read MoreOpinion: Developing cash flow strategies – insights for SMEs
Warrick Gibbs of Westpac NZ shares key insights from the bank’s cash flow guide. Cash flow is often described as the lifeblood of a business, but in New Zealand’s small-business…
Read MoreOpinion: 2026 is looking good for property in the Western Bay of Plenty
Jon O’Connor from Bayleys offers a positive outlook for the region’s property market, noting confidence is returning for the right reasons. If the last couple of years have felt like…
Read MoreMeet Joey McKenzie, Environmental Manager at Port of Tauranga
Joey McKenzie was a born, bred and educated in Tauranga, including a degree in environmental science. He moved away to start his career but has since returned as Environmental Manager…
Read MoreThe energy transition – an inflection point
Jeremy Harwood from BNZ is part of Priority One’s Energy Leadership Group. He shares his insights on our region’s all-important energy transition, including what the group wants to achieve. It…
Read MoreHolland Beckett returns to the heart of Tauranga
Holland Beckett’s recent move back into Tauranga’s city centre is all about supporting the city that has supported the firm’s growth for nearly nine decades. The law firm Holland Beckett…
Read MoreLocal International Education Expert recognised for outstanding leadership
Toi Ohomai‘s International Services Manager, Ada Chen, has been recognised by her peers at ISANA: The International Education Association of NZ, for her outstanding contribution to leadership in the sector. …
Read MorePriority One Annual Report 2024/25
Read our Annual Report for 2024/25 here.
Read MoreCity centre revitalisation: A new look for 41 Elizabeth Street
At 41 Elizabeth St, the unmissable orange signage for the building’s anchor tenant, Vitruvius, is now up, nicely contrasting with new green tiled exterior. A New Zealand–owned, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy,…
Read MoreTe Kanapu is developing a future grid blueprint – you can share your views
Our future prosperity will be shaped by how we plan our energy systems today. Tania Lund, Programme Director at Transpower New Zealand, explains how Te Kanapu is planning a future…
Read MoreOpinion: The opportunities of infill housing
Infill housing offers a smart way to increase supply without expanding city boundaries. Hilary Anderson, from law firm Holland Beckett, looks at the opportunities for landowners and developers, along with…
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