General News
Future leaders step into the chambers at the combined councils breakfast
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council building on Elizabeth Street recently hosted the first Instep Young Leaders Business Breakfast involving all three local councils. The event offered students a unique…
Read MoreGeoheat: a potential cost-effective heat source for greenhouses
VegetablesNZ (partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries, TomatoesNZ, GNS Science and GeoExchange) joined forces with Priority One to host an event to explain its project: Decarbonising Covered Crops with GeoHeat.…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders kick off 2025 with a transformational Noho Marae experience
The 2025 Instep Young Leaders cohort started their journey with a Noho Marae at Te Whetu o Te Rangi Marae, an experience that brought them closer, not only to each…
Read MoreMeet the 2025 Instep Young Leaders
The Instep Young Leaders’ Forum has kicked off for 2025, bringing together a new group of secondary school students from across the Western Bay of Plenty. Each year, this programme…
Read MoreOpening doors to opportunity: Wāhine and Tāne in Trades events engage students
Vertical Horizonz recently hosted our third Priority One Wāhine in Trades event, alongside the launch of Tāne in Trades, providing students with an opportunity to explore careers in the trades…
Read MoreHow your business can benefit from Envirohub’s specialist recycling centre
Envirohub can help give new life to products that can’t be recycled kerbside. Dropping off business waste to the city hub not only diverts it from landfill but has a range…
Read MoreWelcome changes to migrant investor visas
Priority One CE, Nigel Tutt, says the recent changes to these visas are positive for our region. The announcement last week from the Government to make changes to New Zealand’s…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders strengthen their skills with Mulberry St
Nine of our year 13 Instep Young Leaders, who have returned for another year, recently participated in a strengths-building course facilitated by Clare Swallow, founder of Mulberry St. Mulberry St…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth
26 February 2025 The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal for inclusion in theGovernment’s City and Regional Deals programme. Regional Deals are a new initiative where…
Read MorePriority One welcomes new Board members
Priority One is pleased to welcome two new members that will join its impressive Board. Kylie Valentine, Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Head at Tauranga Girls’ College, is born and bred in Tauranga…
Read MoreEconomic update February 2025
Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners offers an economic update, with indications that 2025 will be prove to be an improvement on the last two years. It’s been…
Read MorePartnering for Nature: the Rayonier Matariki Forests approach
Priority One’s Partnering with Nature initiative aims to connect businesses with meaningful nature projects around our region. Research from our launch event shows that local Bay of Plenty businesses want…
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