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A smart solar move for The Flooring Room
Steve Ferris, owner of The Flooring Room, has installed solar panels on the roof of his commercially leased building in Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. We asked him about what prompted him…
Read MoreWelcoming the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum cohort for 2026
Priority One is pleased to welcome the 2026 cohort of the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum, a group of Year 12 and 13 students from across the Western Bay of Plenty…
Read MoreBuilding a globally connected region through international students
Each year, the Bay of Plenty strengthens its global connections by welcoming hundreds of students from around the world. Premila D’Mello, Chairperson of Education Tauranga, tells us how their presence…
Read MoreFutureproofing the kiwifruit workforce with NZKGI
The Western Bay of Plenty’s kiwifruit industry is a major driver of regional jobs, export value and economic resilience. Its continued success depends on having the right people, with the…
Read MoreOpinion: Angel Investing – The crucial funding our innovation economy can’t lose
In tougher economic times, early capital is often the first thing to dry up – precisely when innovators most need it. Nina Le Lievre, CEO of Tauranga’s Enterprise Angels, tells…
Read MoreA waterfront Manu Meter? Students power innovative ideas for Tauranga city
Through a strong partnership with Tauranga City Council, University of Waikato students are applying smart technology and innovative thinking to solve real community challenges. Work-integrated learning at the University of…
Read MoreOpinion: Developing cash flow strategies – insights for SMEs
Warrick Gibbs of Westpac NZ shares key insights from the bank’s cash flow guide. Cash flow is often described as the lifeblood of a business, but in New Zealand’s small-business…
Read MoreOpinion: 2026 is looking good for property in the Western Bay of Plenty
Jon O’Connor from Bayleys offers a positive outlook for the region’s property market, noting confidence is returning for the right reasons. If the last couple of years have felt like…
Read MoreThe quiet power of work: How two Tauranga employers helped a family rebuild
When Amin Bamyani joined Ballance Agri-Nutrients in September 2022 as a geospatial analyst, he brought more than a specialised skill set. He brought a story of survival, quiet resilience, and…
Read More6,000 young people, 6,000 untapped possibilities
It’s 2030. Tauranga’s economy is thriving, our city centre is alive and refreshed, our innovations are bold, and our region is known for growing its own local talent. Because in…
Read MoreMeet Joey McKenzie, Environmental Manager at Port of Tauranga
Joey McKenzie was a born, bred and educated in Tauranga, including a degree in environmental science. He moved away to start his career but has since returned as Environmental Manager…
Read MoreThe energy transition – an inflection point
Jeremy Harwood from BNZ is part of Priority One’s Energy Leadership Group. He shares his insights on our region’s all-important energy transition, including what the group wants to achieve. It…
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