General News
Circular 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 MoreHolland Beckett Law provide insights for future lawyers
Across two engaging evenings, 89 local students had the opportunity to gain practical insights and real-world career advice at events hosted by Holland Beckett Law (HOBEC). Organised by Christabel Namburi,…
Read MoreCultivate Your Career opens pathways in horticulture
On Friday 27 June, students from across the Western Bay of Plenty and as far as Hauraki Plains stepped into the world of horticulture. Cultivate Your Career was more than…
Read MoreInstep Young Leaders energised at Toi Ohomai Business Breakfast
Our Instep Young Leaders gathered for a morning of motivation, insights, and practical wellness strategies at the recent Business Breakfast hosted by Toi Ohomai. The morning offered participants personal insights…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty moves closer to an infrastructure and growth partnership with Government
The Western Bay of Plenty subregion is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with central government to progress a Regional Deal. The MOU outlines the…
Read MoreKiwifruit 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…
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