General News
Kiwifruit industry innovations showcased at Fieldays
Fieldays has just wrapped up, and at the Innovation Hub, our region had a strong focus on kiwifruit and the broader horticultural sector. Matt Flowerday’s agri-tech company, Landkind, was presenting…
Read MoreNew high-tech port hopper excels in sustainability and safety
The business Page Macrae Engineering was established in Mt Maunganui in 1955 as a small marine repair business. It remains a privately owned and operated company and is now one of…
Read MoreInstep’s AP/DP Day Out: Bridging the gap between education and industry
Recently, Instep had the privilege of taking Associate Principals and Deputy Principals (AP/DP’s) from our secondary schools across the Western Bay of Plenty on a behind-the-scenes industry tour, giving them…
Read MoreEconomic update June 2025
Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners, reports GDP growth, and positive news in agriculture, but a subdued local housing market. It’s been a steady first half of 2025 for the…
Read MoreHR Cement’s environmental work at Mount Maunganui
New Zealand owned and operated, HR Cement is one New Zealand’s three cement manufacturers. Based in Mount Maunganui, it specialises in high-quality cement and low-carbon cement substitutes, which are used…
Read MoreNigel Tutt, Priority One CEO, resigns to take up new media role
Priority One Chief Executive Nigel Tutt will leave Priority One to take up a new role as Managing Director of Stuff Digital. Nigel has been Chief Executive of Priority One,…
Read MoreYouth Fest 2025: Designed by Rangatahi, for Rangatahi
Youth Fest 2025 was more than just a day of music and activity-it was a genuine celebration of youth voice, creativity, and leadership across Tauranga Moana. Entirely youth-led and thoughtfully…
Read MoreSupporting the future workforce of the Construction Sector
Our commitment The construction sector is essential to the Western Bay of Plenty’s growth. In partnership with local businesses and stakeholders, Priority One is committed to delivering targeted, sector-led workforce…
Read MoreFrom shore to ship: Instep Young Leaders explore career pathways at the Port of Tauranga
It’s not every day that you get to stand on the deck of a tugboat, hearing from the people who operate them and learning just how many moving parts it…
Read MoreInvesting in our future: Supporting young people into meaningful careers
Across Aotearoa, many industries are grappling with the same challenge: finding and keeping skilled talent. Whether it’s engineering, infrastructure, planning, or professional services, the need to build a strong, local…
Read MoreNew voices around the board table
Two new young directors have joined the Priority One board this month, continuing a legacy of emerging leadership that brings fresh insight to the organisation’s work in shaping the future…
Read MoreHydrogen refuelling station to open in Tauranga
Transport is the Western Bay’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the opening of a green hydrogen refuelling station in the Tauriko Business Estate later this year is positive news. …
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