Posts by Sarah Nicholson
Opinion: Signals of strength in the Western Bay
Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, looks at the positive regional messages sent out from two local events, DayBreak – Festival of Innovation and Zespri Momentum 2026. Last week, two events in Tauranga…
Read MoreA smart solar move for The Flooring Room
Steve Ferris, owner of The Flooring Room, has installed solar panels on the roof of his commercially leased building in Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. We asked him about what prompted him…
Read MoreBuilding a globally connected region through international students
Each year, the Bay of Plenty strengthens its global connections by welcoming hundreds of students from around the world. Premila D’Mello, Chairperson of Education Tauranga, tells us how their presence…
Read MoreOpinion: 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.
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