Construction
Opinion: 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…
Read MoreBlog – August 2025
Winning the Momenta Live the Life You Love Award: A journey of leadership and growth Source: By Koen Mckenzie – Instep Young Leader 2025 When I first applied for the…
Read MoreCircular construction in action: Building with recycled plastics
At the latest meeting of Priority One’s Circular Construction Collective, construction leaders, builders, innovators and environmental experts gathered to explore one of the built environment’s most stubborn challenges: plastic. The…
Read MoreGoodWrap Recycling tackles shrink wrap in construction
Plastic-wrapped buildings are a common sight in our region, and one of the more visible examples of plastic waste. The wrap serves as a useful protective layer but does pose…
Read MoreThe Circular Construction Collective: making inroads into industry waste challenges
The Circular Construction Collective was established by Priority One’s Sustainability Lead, Marissa Nikora, in response to the huge waste issues around the construction and demolition industries (which contribute up to…
Read MoreBCD Group’s internship programme: A cornerstone of its recruitment strategy
BCD Group’s internship programme is a cornerstone of its annual strategic recruitment plan. Despite the challenges faced by the industry this year, BCD’s commitment to its intern programme has stayed…
Read MoreDecarbonising Industrial Process Heat
RETA – An Introduction Source: Timothy Allan Strategy & Special Projects The overview of the Regional Energy Transition Accelerator Priority One has had a commitment to our regional sustainability which…
Read MoreBlog – 28th May 2024
Showcasing the region to attract more international students Source: Greg Simmonds, Priority One General Manager – Workforce & Policy In April, Education Tauranga proudly hosted a delegation of international agents…
Read MoreBlog – 19th May 2024
Tauranga on the rise: Paving the way for future prosperity Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One CEO The number of cranes in our city centre at the moment is a clear…
Read MoreClosing the loop – Activating circular economy in Tauranga
A noteworthy milestone in an ambitious circular construction initiative has been achieved through the combined efforts of Priority One, Tauranga City Council, and Mutu. Priority One’s Sustainability Lead Marissa Nikora,…
Read MoreRising skylines, Tauranga’s dynamic cityscape.
As 2024 starts, it is a pleasing sight to see several large cranes in Tauranga’s CBD. While this may not be the most aesthetically pleasing thing to celebrate – it…
Read MoreSTEMFest 2022
STEMFest 2022 took over Tauranga’s CBD Sunday October 2nd as Aotearoa’s largest STEM street festival was held with rockets, robots and sharks along with 50+ organisations from across the country. There…
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