General News
6,000 young people, 6,000 untapped possibilities
It’s 2030. Tauranga’s economy is thriving, our city centre is alive and refreshed, our innovations are bold, and our region is known for growing its own local talent. Because in…
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 MoreEducation Tauranga relaunches to boost international education in Tauranga
On 20 November, 55 representatives from schools and educational institutions in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty gathered to celebrate the relaunch of Education Tauranga, marking a renewed commitment to…
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 MoreAre our manufacturers in skill shortage trouble?
Manufacturing is one of the quiet engines of our region’s economy. Behind the warehouse doors and factory floors are people shaping everything from advanced engineering and automation to chemical processing,…
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 MorePowering Tauranga Moana’s future
The Western Bay of Plenty’s first Regional Energy Summit marked an important milestone in shaping a sustainable energy future for our region. Hosted at the University of Waikato, the summit…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders celebrate a year of courage, connection and growth
Last night the Instep Young Leaders came together for their finale, marking the end of a year filled with learning, friendship and personal growth. Each student received their certificate and…
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