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Young Innovators Awards reached thrilling finale in Tauranga
Source: Priority One YIA Awards 2024. Photo / Salina Galvan Photography An innovative app that directs people where to safely recycle their old technology has won this year’s supreme award…
Read MoreCelebrating future innovators
Source: Priority One Ben Cain. Images supplied by Saejung Oh-Walsh, Priority One. After supporting thousands through its ranks since its inception in 2009, New Zealand’s largest youth innovation programme, yia!…
Read MoreCanvas Careers Expo: A key event for Tauranga’s future workforce
The Canvas Careers Expo, held last week for students and job seekers is essential for the regions economic growth, with more than 60 tertiary and training providers, alongside key business…
Read MoreGrowing our strong start-up community. Enterprise Angels Pitch Night
A strong and growing start-up community is an essential element in building a resilient, high-value economy. Priority One is a strategic partner of local angel investment entity, Enterprise Angels, and…
Read MorePositioning for growth
Toi Kai Rawa, the Bay of Plenty’s Māori Economic Development agency, is thrilled to announce the return of the Toi Ki Tua Māori Professional Internship programme for the summer of…
Read MoreFestival for the Future: A journey of leadership and innovation
In mid July, we took a group of eight Instep Young Leaders on a journey to attend the Festival for the Future (FFTF) in Wellington. Sponsored by Instep Priority One,…
Read MoreLMA Timber Tauranga Showroom Opening
Last week our CE Nigel Tutt supported the grand opening of sustainable business LMA Timbers new Tauranga showroom. Passionate about sustainability, LMA Timber offers a superior selection of ethically and…
Read MoreBay of Plenty Young Growers: Cultivating future leaders in Horticulture
The Bay of Plenty Young Grower competition, now in its 17th year, continues to bring attention to and recognise the emerging leaders in the horticulture sector. This year’s event took…
Read MoreVisit to Rangiuru Business Park: Insights and future prospects
The Priority One team recently toured the Rangiuru Business Park, a future high-quality industrial hub aimed at fostering growth for industry and businesses in the Bay of Plenty region. Strategically…
Read MorePreparing for the Future of Work in the Horticulture Sector
Ensuring that our region is ready for the Future of Work (FOW) with more skilled and better-paid jobs is our mission at Priority One. To achieve this, we are taking…
Read MoreEmpowering Wāhine in Trades
Vertical Horizons in collaboration with Priority One recently hosted an empowering Wāhine in Trades event aimed at encouraging young women to explore career opportunities in the trades and building industries.…
Read MoreWestern Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum
Western Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum Incoming elected members urged to keep up momentum The Western Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum (WBOPIF) is encouraging Tauranga City Council Candidates to remain…
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