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Upsel: An AI-powered platform designed to improve hospitality teams’ performance
Years working in hospitality showed Tauranga entrepreneur Billy Emeny just how difficult it can be to maintain consistent service and sales performance across a restaurant team. That experience led the…
Read MoreElectrify Your Business event: Improve energy efficiency, save money & reduce environmental impact
Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in conjunction with Priority One, is holding the free Electrify Your Business event on Tuesday, 21 April in Tauriko. We ask SBN about the programme and…
Read MoreWestern Bay business confidence stays strong amid ongoing uncertainty
Western Bay of Plenty businesses are entering 2026 with rebounding confidence levels, according to the latest Priority One Business Outlook Survey. The survey of businesses across the Western Bay of…
Read MoreBusiness survey results: A clear guide on how to best support our members
Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, talks about the topline results of the 2026 Business Outlook Survey, and sees how they align with our focus on people, innovation and investment. Business…
Read MoreCompeting Tauranga law firms unite to tackle legal talent shortage
Three leading firms join with Priority One’s Work Life Tauranga to position the region as a serious legal career destination Competing law firms rarely collaborate on recruitment. In Tauranga, three…
Read MoreFrom classroom to commercial impact: An intern delivering real results
For growing businesses, accessing the right skills at the right time can be challenging – particularly in specialised areas such as engineering, data or applied science. Internships at The University of Waikato offer a practical way to…
Read MoreOpinion: New Zealand’s $140 billion elephant
New Zealand households are currently holding a record amount of their wealth in cash. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners notes this has the potential to be significant tailwind for…
Read MoreOpinion: 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 MoreWelcoming the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum cohort for 2026
Priority One is pleased to welcome the 2026 cohort of the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum, a group of Year 12 and 13 students from across the Western Bay of Plenty…
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 MoreFutureproofing the kiwifruit workforce with NZKGI
The Western Bay of Plenty’s kiwifruit industry is a major driver of regional jobs, export value and economic resilience. Its continued success depends on having the right people, with the…
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