General News
The Circular Construction Collective: making inroads into industry waste challenges
The Circular Construction Collective was established by Priority One’s Sustainability Lead, Marissa Nikora, in response to the huge waste issues around the construction and demolition industries (which contribute up to…
Read MorePrincipals’ Day Out: Unlocking pathways in health and wellbeing
We recently offered our Instep Principals’ Day Out which aims to bridge the gap between education and the business community by immersing our school leaders in the many pathways and…
Read MoreThe potential use of GeoHeat for industry in the Western Bay of Plenty
Everyone is familiar with geothermal in our region, from the geysers and pools of Rotorua to Wairakei’s large power stations in Taupō, and the industry in Kawerau. What we are…
Read MoreFutureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce
Tauranga businesses gathered recently to explore practical steps for building a stronger workforce at our Futureproofing Tauranga’s Workforce event. Hosted by Meg Davis, Project Manager at Priority One, and supported…
Read MoreInstep Young Leader shines at climate futures event
Our Instep Young Leader Kaena John from Ōtūmoetai College recently had an opportunity to step into the spotlight, representing the voice of our next generation at Tonkin + Taylor’s Pathways…
Read MoreTeachers’ Day Out: From desk to destination
Priority One’s first Teachers’ Day Out, organised by Vocational Coordinator Dan Bromley, was a great success and provided educators from five Western Bay of Plenty schools with an in-depth look…
Read MoreCelebrating the future: The 2024 Instep Young Leaders’ Forum wraps up a remarkable year of growth
As we close out the year, we’re proud to reflect on the journey of the 2024 Instep Young Leaders’ Forum, which culminated in a final event hosted at Priority One.…
Read MoreAnamata programme offers students a pathway into construction
Fosters has partnered with Te Wharekura o Mauao to launch the Anamata Programme, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the construction industry firsthand. The programme, which kicked off in…
Read MoreUnpacking horticulture: Leadership, innovation, and career pathways with Southern Cross Horticulture
Last week, the Instep Young Leaders had their final Business Breakfast hosted on site by the team at Southern Cross Horticulture (SCH). CEO, Josh Mounter, Michaela Horcinova, People and Culture…
Read MoreWorkWell: boosting wellbeing at work
WorkWell is a free initiative that supports workplaces to “work better through wellbeing” The Bay of Plenty is one of many regions benefitting from this National Public Health Service programme.…
Read MoreThe Tauranga Club: reopened for business
The revamped Tauranga Club has officially reopened and is welcoming new members (with a special offer for Priority One members). The Club, on level 5 of Devonport Towers, is ready…
Read MoreMount Maunganui Industry Environmental Accord
10 October 2024 Mount Maunganui businesses sign Environmental Accord; commit to actions to improve footprint Twenty-nine businesses in the Mount Maunganui industrial zone have pledged to take further action to…
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