General News
Could geothermal be the next big opportunity for Western Bay business?
$50m on the table: Is there a geothermal opportunity for your business? The Government has recently released a national geothermal strategy, alongside $50m of new funding to help get projects off the ground. If your business…
Read MoreStudent growth affirms property expansion at University of Waikato
The University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus continues to grow, reflecting increasing student demand and the strengthening role of the University within the Bay of Plenty. Recent developments across enrolments, accommodation…
Read MoreEnergy Leadership Group update: How the Western Bay is planning its next 30 years
Priority One is currently undertaking a programme of work that seeks to ultimately develop a regional energy strategy to drive our economic transition over the next 30 years. We want…
Read MoreWhen was the last time you came into town?
There’s something quietly shifting in Tauranga’s city centre. Not in a big, flashy way, but in the steady arrival of people choosing to back the city with their time, their…
Read MoreUpsel: An AI-powered platform designed to improve hospitality teams’ performance
Years working in hospitality showed Tauranga entrepreneur Billy Emeny just how difficult it can be to maintain consistent service and sales performance across a restaurant team. That experience led the…
Read MoreElectrify Your Business event: Improve energy efficiency, save money & reduce environmental impact
Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in conjunction with Priority One, is holding the free Electrify Your Business event on 29 April in Tauriko. We ask SBN about the programme and why…
Read MoreWestern Bay business confidence stays strong amid ongoing uncertainty
Western Bay of Plenty businesses are entering 2026 with rebounding confidence levels, according to the latest Priority One Business Outlook Survey. The survey of businesses across the Western Bay of…
Read MoreBusiness survey results: A clear guide on how to best support our members
Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, talks about the topline results of the 2026 Business Outlook Survey, and sees how they align with our focus on people, innovation and investment. Business…
Read MoreCompeting Tauranga law firms unite to tackle legal talent shortage
Three leading firms join with Priority One’s Work Life Tauranga to position the region as a serious legal career destination Competing law firms rarely collaborate on recruitment. In Tauranga, three…
Read MoreFrom classroom to commercial impact: An intern delivering real results
For growing businesses, accessing the right skills at the right time can be challenging – particularly in specialised areas such as engineering, data or applied science. Internships at The University of Waikato offer a practical way to…
Read MoreOpinion: New Zealand’s $140 billion elephant
New Zealand households are currently holding a record amount of their wealth in cash. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners notes this has the potential to be significant tailwind for…
Read MoreOpinion: Signals of strength in the Western Bay
Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, looks at the positive regional messages sent out from two local events, DayBreak – Festival of Innovation and Zespri Momentum 2026. Last week, two events in Tauranga…
Read More