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SUMMARY:Amotai Meet the Buyer Event - Bay of Plenty
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URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/amotai-meet-the-buyer-event-bay-of-plenty/
LOCATION:University of Waikato Tauranga Campus\, 101 Durham Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Managing & Retaining Empowered Employees in the New Hybrid Workplace: The Research
DESCRIPTION:The workplace as changed dramatically over the past few years.  It’s not just remote and hybrid work\, employees’ expectations of their employers and managers have also shifted.  With plentiful employment options\, empowered employees require engagement more than ever.  Learn how to build a culture of employee engagement – one that retains top talent\, and drives productivity. \nEmpowered employees don’t wait for things to get better\, they leave.  Engaged employees are more likely to stay\, more willing to go the extra mile\, and better equipped to manage change and innovate. \nSee the organisational and emotional components of employee engagement.  Understand the role of senior leaders\, HR\, and front-line mangers in developing a sustainable culture of employee engagement.  Discuss how to strike the right balance when it comes to work from home and return to in-person. \nJoin us and develop proactive strategies to engage your employees\, focusing on the activities that will create the most impact for your organisation and team.  Confront the challenges of hybrid work\, build systems and structures to engage and retain. Win the war for talent with an organisational culture that supports and engages your employees and leaders. \nGain insights from a global workplace study designed to better understand what drives employee engagement in today’s empowered workplace. \nWho Should Attend:\nThis Executive Business Briefing is designed for senior leaders and human resource leaders that want to better understand specifically how they can positively influence their organisation’s culture and drive employee engagement with empowered employees. \nAttendee comments November 2022 \n\nThanks again for a great topic and insights! Steve Mills Waratah NZ\nThanks so much – what an inspiring & refreshing morning Ruth Naidoo Toi Ohomai\nA great session – thank you! Jacqui Craig Kiwifruit Vine Health\nVery practical suggestions about things to consider in the workplace Natatie Bond My Noke\n\n  \n\n  \n \nExecutive Business Briefing\nPractical strategies for engaging and retaining top talent \nRotorua\nFriday February 17th\nDistinction Hotel\n390 Fenton Street\, Rotorua\n9:00am – 10:30am\nRotorua Business Briefing Registration \nTauranga\nFriday 3rd March\nClassic Flyers\n9 Jean Batten Drive\, Tauranga\n9:00am – 10:30am\nTauranga Business Briefing Registration \nTaupo\nFriday 10th March\nLake Taupo Yacht Club\n9 Ferry Road\, Taupo\n9:00am-10:30am \nHamilton\nFriday 17th March\nWaikato Innovation Park\n1 Melody Lane\, Hamilton\n9:00am-10:30am\nHamilton Business Briefing Registration
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/managing-retaining-empowered-employees-in-the-new-hybrid-workplace-the-research/
LOCATION:Classic Flyers Aviation Museum\, 9 Jean Batten Drive\, Mount Maunganui\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:4Member Events
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SUMMARY:Bay of Plenty Design and Innovation Meetup
DESCRIPTION:BOP Design and Innovation Meetup\nThe Humans Are Dead (!?): Design at the Interface of Robots\, People and New Products\nDate: Wednesday\, 8th March\, 2023\nTime: 5:00pm – 7:30pm\nVenue: Priority One\n\nThe BOP Design and Innovation Meetup is underway for 2023\, with a session focussed on robotics and automation that we’re super excited to bring to you. \nWe know these technologies are transforming industries and workplaces\, but what does that mean for innovation and design? How will robotics impact our approaches to creating new products and services – and vice versa? \nWe are lucky to have two awesome presenters: \n\nCarl Menary is a Senior Industrial Designer at Robotics Plus. Trained in industrial design\, he cut his teeth working in consultancies around the globe before coming back to raise a family and help kiwi companies take on the world. For the last 5 years he has been working as design leader and a senior industrial designer at Robotics Plus\, a world leading robotics company based right here in the Western Bay.\nNick Pickering is a Lecturer at University of Waikato. Nick has 25 years of industry experience across the UK\, Sweden\, Germany\, Australia & NZ)\, before moving into a research career spanning automation\, navigation\, sensing and digital twins. Nick and his team won the Prototype Award at the 2022 Fieldays Innovation Awards for their Kiwifruit Human Assisted Harvesting project – e-Bin project.\n\nCarl and Nick are working at the bleeding edge of application of robotics and other automation technologies in the field. They’ll be sharing their own observations and reflections\, and we’ll also have plenty of time for your questions and input\, and discussion. \nWe’re pleased to host you here at Priority One\, with some snacks and refreshing beverages\, and the chance to connect with other great people around our innovation community. \nShare it around\, grab some friends and we’ll see you there! \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Monday 6th March \n\nThe D&I Meetup Crew.\n(btw the headline is a Flight of the Conchords reference not a prediction….)
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/bay-of-plenty-design-and-innovation-meetup/
LOCATION:Priority One\, Ground Floor\, 29 Grey Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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SUMMARY:Prioritising the Future: Priority One Sustainability Forum '23
DESCRIPTION:Prioritising the Future: Priority One Sustainability Forum ’23\nPriority One Members and non-members are welcome to this event.\nDate: Wednesday\, 22nd March\, 2023\nTime: 4:00pm – 7:30pm\nVenue: Trustpower Baypark Arena Suites\, Upstairs\, 81 Truman Lane\, Mount Maunganui 3152\n\nRegister here \nWith a focus on large impact initiatives and encouraging business led change\, join us for this sustainability themed event where we will discuss what it means to be sustainable\, how you can integrate sustainable initiatives into your business\, and the importance of it across our local economy. \nThis dynamic interactive event led by MC and CEO of NZ Story\, David Downs will present keynote speaker\, Jeff Smit from DETA Consulting plus an incredible panel of leaders: \n\nAndrew Clennett\, Chief Executive at Hiringa\nJames Flexman\, Head of Sustainable Strategy & Planning at Mercury\nDebbie O’Byrne\, Circular Economy Principle at Beca\nAndrew Fisher\, Founder & Director at Ecogas\nNathan Searle\, Head of Strategy at Ballance Agri-Nutrients\n(You can find detailed bios for each of the speakers below)\n\nThey will share their experiences in actively leading sustainable change whilst covering the topics of decarbonisation\, circular economy\, hydrogen\, renewable energy\, emissions\, and mode shift. \nThe event will highlight the importance of collaboration and discuss the projects being delivered across Tauranga Moana which contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable economy. You will also get to see first-hand some the local mode shift options that exist across our region thanks to UBCO\, GoTo Car Sharing\, Farmer Autovillage\, and Electrify. \nWhether you have a direct interest in sustainability\, or don’t know much about it\, this event is for you. Get your teams together and come along to enjoy a mix and mingle as we inspire to being a more sustainable region\, together. \nCanapes and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Friday 17th March\n\nRegister here \nSpeakers:\n\nJeff Smit\, Director at DETA Consulting\nJeff Smit is a director and General Manager at DETA\, a leading company in the decarbonisation of New Zealand industry. With his expertise\, Jeff provides consultancy services to various industrial businesses in achieving their carbon reduction goals. He also works alongside the Climate Leaders Coalition to provide technical support for government briefing documents.\n\n  \n\nDebbie O’Byrne\, Circular Economy Principal at Beca\nDebbie O’Byrne holds the position of Beca’s first Circular Economy (CE) Principal in their Sustainability Advisory team – one of the first CE roles at a Principal level in New Zealand. Debbie has over a decade of involvement in the Circular Economy space\, both nationally and internationally. She has delivered a CE Masterclass for Green Building Council Australia\, been appointed to the College of Assessors as a CE expert for MBIE\, and is an Affiliate Academic to the University of Newcastle. She has also been appointed to the Australian Circular Economy Hub (ACEHUB) and Hunter Joint Organization Circular Procurement Working Groups\, while also participating in multiple Technical Advisory Groups on workforce development and system enablers.\n\n  \n\nAndrew Fisher\, Founder & Director at Ecogas\nAndrew Fisher is the Managing Director of both EcoStock Supplies and EcoGas Limited Partnership. He was the recipient of the Sustainability Superstar Award at the NZI New Zealand Sustainable Business Network Awards 2019. Andrew has made a significant impact on the waste minimisation sector in a relatively short amount of time. He is responsible for the development of the Ecogas Facility\, New Zealand’s first anaerobic digestive facility\, which is now fully operational based in Reperoa.\n\n  \n\nJames Flexman\, Head of Sustainable Strategy & Planning at Mercury\nJames Flexman\, Head of Sustainable Strategy & Planning at Mercury Energy\, has a mechanical engineering degree from Auckland University\, and 8 years’ experience in Pulp and Paper manufacturing with Carter Holt Harvey. He pursued an MBA at Oxford before joining an electricity generator/retailer in England\, returning to New Zealand to rejoin Carter Holt Harvey as energy manager\, and later heading their recycling company for seven years. Nine years ago\, he joined Mercury NZ Limited\, initially leading the Wholesale Markets function\, operating hydro power stations\, trading and selling electricity to commercial customers.\n\n  \n\nAndrew Clennett\, Chief Executive at Hiringa\nAndrew Clennett is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hiringa Energy. He is a member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and has held several directorship and trustee positions\, including former Director of Shell Todd Oil Services (STOS)\, Trustee of Energy Skills NZ\, and is currently a board member of the New Zealand Hydrogen Council. Andrew has served on national and international industry working committees\, examples including Aotearoa Circle Low Carbon Emission Roadmap Technical Advisory Group and World Energy Council Hydrogen Working Group. Andrew has over 26 years of energy industry experience and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical) with Honours from the University of Tasmania.\n\n  \n\nNathan Searle\, Head of Strategy at Ballance Agri-Nutrients\nNathan has held several Director roles over fifteen years across the value chain of New Zealand’s largest company.  He heads up a global leadership development business and is a Tasmanian food producer.  Currently the Head of Strategy at Ballance Agri-Nutrients\, Nathan is focused on evolving NZ food production to deliver more productivity on a lighter footprint and the requirement to transition large manufacturing operations to be fit for a low emissions future.  Nathan is passionate about sustainability\, innovation\, and agriculture\, and is a regular speaker on these topics at industry conferences and events.
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/prioritising-the-future-priority-one-sustainability-forum-23/
LOCATION:Mercury Baypark\, 81 Truman Lane\, Mount Maunganui\, Bay of Plenty\, 3152\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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SUMMARY:Priority One Blood Drive - How many lives can we save across the Bay\, in a day?
DESCRIPTION:Priority One Blood Drive – How many lives can we save across the Bay\, in a day? Tauranga Blood Drive \nDate: Wednesday\, 5th April\, 2023\nTime: 9:30am – 1:00pm\nVenue: Priority One\n\nPriority One and NZ Blood are calling on local businesses to put on their capes and join forces for one bloody awesome event! \nTogether\, let’s see how many lives we can save across the Bay\, in a day\, with our first ever Priority One Blood Drive\, being held Wednesday 5th April at Priority One’s offices in downtown Tauranga. \nEach and every week\, more than 5\,000 blood donations are needed here in New Zealand and with less than 4% of Kiwis currently donating\, we are often behind where we need to be to support our people in need. That’s why we’re rallying our community to come together and make a difference. Donating blood is a simple and quick process that can have a huge impact on someone’s life. In fact\, just one donation can help save up to three lives! \nBy taking just a few minutes out of your day to donate\, you’ll not only be helping those in need\, but you’ll also be contributing to our collective effort to ensure that our community has a reliable and sustainable blood supply. Plus\, you’ll have the chance to mingle with other local businesses while enjoying some refreshments – cookies and chocolate included! \nLet’s rally our teams together\, get those veins pumping and do some good for our community. Help us save lives – one donation at a time! \nMAKE YOUR LIFE SAVING BOOKING\, NOW! \nTime slots available between 9.30am and 1.00pm \n \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Monday 3rd April \nNot sure if you’re eligible to become a donor? Click here to find out.\nFor more information about giving blood\, visit: www.nzblood.co.nz \n\n\nReturn to the Priority One Events calendar
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/priority-one-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Priority One\, Ground Floor\, 29 Grey Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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SUMMARY:Decarbonisation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Priority One: Decarbonisation Workshop\nPriority One Members and non-members are welcome to this event.\nLED BY SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION SPECIALISTS TADPOLE\, DISCOVER THE LATEST STRATEGIES FOR TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE AT OUR UPCOMING DECARBONISATION WORKSHOP. JOIN US AS WE DELVE INTO THE CAUSES AND IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND EXPLORE GLOBAL\, NATIONAL\, AND LOCAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT COMBATING IT. LEARN ABOUT THE DECARBONISATION INITIATIVES FOR TRANSPORTATION\, MANUFACTURING\, REFRIGERATION\, PACKAGING\, WASTE\, AND RESOURCES\, AND ARM YOURSELF WITH PRACTICAL ACTIONS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR OWN CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAMME\nDate: Thursday\, 27th April\, 2023\nTime: 9:30am – 11:30am\nVenue: Holy Trinity Tauranga\n\nBuilding on the successful webinar series last year\, Priority One is delighted to be hosting a 2 hour interactive workshop on Climate Change and Climate Action\, this April. \nHeld at Holy Trinity Tauranga\, the workshop aims to grow your knowledge of climate change\, and what causes it\, so you can build strategies to decarbonise your business and supply chain. It will explore the initiatives being taken globally\, nationally and locally here in the Western Bay of Plenty and will arm you with practical actions to explore. \nRecent weather events in Auckland and across large parts of the North Island are a stark reminder than climate change is upon us. Now more than ever\, we need to act. Join sustainable transformation specialists Tadpole\, and other like-minded business owners and employees for what promises to be an enlightening and engaging couple of hours. \nPart One\n\nWhat is Climate Change?\nWhat is causing it?\nWhat is its impact globally?\nWhat is its impact in NZ?\n\nDirect physical impacts\nIndirect transitional impacts\n\n\nWhat is NZ doing about it?\nWhat is Western Bay of Plenty as a region doing about it?\n\nPart Two\n\nHow to get started – developing your Climate Action Programme\nDecarbonisation initiatives for:\n\nTransportation\nManufacturing\nRefrigeration\nPackaging\nWaste\n\n\nResources\n\nThe Decarbonisation workshop is an opportunity for businesses to learn about the impacts of climate change and take practical steps towards decarbonizing their operations. Whether you’re interested in measuring your carbon footprint or need help demystifying the topic of sustainability\, this workshop will equip you with the necessary knowledge and tools to make meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Monday 24th April\nFor more information on decarbonisation for businesses\, click here. To connect with our Priority One Sustainability Lead\, Marissa Nikora\, contact: marissa@priorityone.co.nz.  \n\n\nAbout Tadpole\nAt Tadpole\, we care about people\, the planet and improving business outcomes. As sustainable transformation specialists\, we engage stakeholders to develop robust action plans and build brands through effective engagement – all backed by science. We are a strong blend of expert knowledge and business acumen and aspire to be a leading sustainability practice that is known for providing high end service\, increasing the positive impact of our clients and providing lifetime value. \nWhether you want to measure your carbon footprint or have the topic of sustainability demystified\, Tadpole can help.
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/decarbonisation-workshop/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Tauranga\, 215 Devonport Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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SUMMARY:Bay of Plenty Design and Innovation Meetup
DESCRIPTION:BOP Design and Innovation Meetup\nHybrid Project Management: How Innovators are Hacking Together New Project Management Toolboxes\nDate: Tuesday\, 2nd May\, 2023\nTime: 5:00pm – 7:30pm\nVenue: Priority One\n\nThe BOP Design and Innovation Meetup is back for May 2023\, and this time we are getting down to practicalities with a session focused on project management for innovation. \nWe usually learn project management tools one by one: agile\, waterfall\, critical chain\, rapid learning cycles are some examples. Sometimes we even get told that a certain approach is THE way to do everything. But what innovative project managers are doing is using all of these\, creating their own methods by integrating across project lifecycles and even integrating different approaches together to create their own approach. We’ve called this ‘hybrid project management’ and it’s something many people are doing but also something no one really seems to talk about. \nUntil Now! \nWe have three great presenters to talk about their experience and spark conversation: \n\nJason Low is an Innovation Consultant at Solid Consulting. He is a Product Development Expert\, Innovation Leader\, Designer\, Maker\, Customer Researcher and a Certified® Rapid Learning Cycles (RLC) Advisor. He has a passion for helping businesses develop meaningful products and services\, that will have a lasting impact on their customers and transform their user experiences. Previous to consulting he has held several Head of Design/Innovation/CTO roles.  Jason is also experienced in Design Thinking Methodology as well\, and how to incorporate these tools within a larger product development plan.\nWilliam Fisher\, Product Development Team Leader; and Hadyn Natusch\, Product Development Manager are both from Oasis Engineering Ltd. Over the years they have continuously improved the product development process that Oasis uses to deliver market leading products to the Compressed Natural Gas\, Hydrogen and Dairy industries. They have learned (usually the hard way!) that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method to project management and the approach must be individually tailored to both the project and the team.\n\nWe also know there are lots of people with their own hybrid project management approaches and experiences\, so we are expecting another hugely interactive session and will make sure there’s plenty of time for audience contributions. \nSo please come along and join us for an evening of learning and sharing\, along with usual opportunity to connect with other great people around our innovation community. \nShare it around\, grab some friends and we’ll see you there! \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Friday 28 April \n\nThe D&I Meetup Crew.
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/bay-of-plenty-design-and-innovation-meetup-may-2023/
LOCATION:Priority One\, Ground Floor\, 29 Grey Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230511T160000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Finance: Leveraging funding opportunities for decarbonisation and sustainable business practices
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Finance: Leveraging funding opportunities for decarbonisation and sustainable business practices\nJOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND LEARN HOW BUSINESSES CAN LEVERAGE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO DECARBONISE AND EMBARK ON SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE PRESENTATIONS FROM EXPERTS IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE\, INCLUDING ALEX WEST\, HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FROM BNZ\, NICK PACEY\, SENIOR ASSOCIATE FROM PURPOSE CAPITOL\, AND NICOLE VAN DER LAAK\, SENIOR MANAGER-GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES FROM ERNST & YOUNG\, WHO WILL SHARE INSIGHTS ON THE TOOLS\, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES SEEKING TO DECARBONISE AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES. \nDate: Thursday\, 11th May\, 2023\nTime: 4:00pm – 5:30pm\nVenue: Ernst & Young\, 53 Spring Street\, Tauranga CBD\nPriority One Members and non-members are welcome to this event.\nRegister here \n\nAs businesses become more aware of their impact on the environment\, sustainable finance is gaining traction as a means of promoting sustainable economic activities and projects. Sustainable finance takes into account environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) considerations when making investment decisions\, leading to more long-term investments in sustainable projects. However\, navigating the funding landscape can be challenging\, and businesses may need support to identify and apply for meaningful grant opportunities. \nTo help businesses navigate this challenging and rapidly changing landscape\, we are bringing together experts from BNZ\, Purpose Capital\, and EY to share their expertise on sustainable finance and funding opportunities\, and provide insights into the sustainable finance landscape\, offering guidance to businesses looking to embark on sustainability initiatives. \n\nAlex West\, Head of Sustainable Finance from BNZ\, will provide an overview of sustainable finance\, including eligibility criteria and tools used to support funding\, and discuss the industries and activities BNZ is planning to fund in the future.\nNick Pacey\, Investment Manager from Purpose Capital\, will present on Purpose Capital’s financing options for businesses looking to decarbonise and promote environmental change\, and is keen to hear from businesses who are looking to decarbonise their organisation but need external funding assistance to do so.\nNicole Van Der Laak\, Senior Manager-Government Initiatives from Ernst & Young\, will discuss the funding landscape in New Zealand\, including how their Grant Services team can efficiently identify and apply for grant funding opportunities\, the critical and valuable resources that grants provide for organisations to execute projects\, and how grant funding can be leveraged to drive innovation and reduce risks and costs for organisations of all sizes\, types or scale.\n\nThis event will provide businesses with the necessary knowledge to navigate the sustainable finance landscape\, understand the funding options available\, and take advantage of opportunities to support sustainable business practices. Join us and explore how to finance the transition towards sustainability. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided.\nPlease RSVP by Monday 8th May\nFor more information on decarbonisation for businesses\, click here. To connect with our Priority One Sustainability Lead\, Marissa Nikora\, contact: marissa@priorityone.co.nz.  \nRegister here\n\nSpeakers:\n\nAlex West\, Head of Sustainable Finance | BNZ\nAlex West\, Head of Sustainable Finance at BNZ\, has over 10 years of experience in banking and finance\, providing funding and financial solutions to organisations for transitioning to sustainable business practices. He is responsible for BNZ’s Partnership Banking sustainability strategy and supports clients with sustainable finance. With a background in agriculture\, sustainability\, and hospitality\, Alex is well-equipped to speak on sustainable finance and investment opportunities. His passion for sustainability in the financial sector and contribution to BNZ’s Sustainability and Growth Sectors strategy make him a valuable speaker at the event. \n  \n\nNick Pacey\, Investment Manager | Purpose Capital\nNick Pacey is a Senior Associate at Purpose Capitol\, where he works with businesses to promote environmental change and believes that for-profit businesses can drive meaningful change. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and worked as an Energy Efficiency Engineer before joining Purpose Capital. Nick is also interested in impact investing\, investing\, and sustainability. Nick brings a unique perspective to the event as he understands the importance of investing in sustainable businesses and how it can benefit both the environment and the economy. \n  \n\nNicole Van Der Laak\, Senior Manager-Government Initiatives | Ernst & Young\nNicole Van Der Laak is an experienced Senior Manager-Government Initiatives at Ernst & Young\, who is passionate about sustainability projects and grant funding. She supports organisations in identifying and leveraging grant opportunities for executing sustainability projects. Nicole’s expertise in innovation and commercialisation\, along with her PhD in materials science\, enables her to guide organisations in building innovation capability to execute sustainable initiatives in a meaningful way. Nicole’s expertise in grant funding and sustainability will be a valuable contribution to the discussion on sustainable finance and investment opportunities.
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/sustainable-finance-leveraging-funding-opportunities-for-decarbonisation-and-sustainable-business-practices/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young\, 53 Spring Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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SUMMARY:Techweek 2023: Recession proof your marketing with digital technology
DESCRIPTION:Recession proof your marketing with digital technology\n\nLearn how to promote success in a recession. Explore crucial considerations for choosing budget-friendly solutions\, including AI & ROI.\nMore information and register here \nBrought to you by Datacom.
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/recession-proof-your-marketing-with-digital-technology/
LOCATION:Datacom\, 15-17 Harington Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:4Member Events
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SUMMARY:Techweek 2023: Fun Robotics Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Fun Robotics Challenge\n\nBuild a robot with your child! We give you a task\, you create a robot using our VEX IQ equipment.\nMore information and register here \nBrought to you by: STEAM-ED
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/techweek-2023-fun-robotics-challenge/
LOCATION:STEAM-ED\, 671 Cameron Road\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:4Member Events
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SUMMARY:Techweek 2023: Google Analytics 4 & How to Configure it for Success
DESCRIPTION:Google Analytics 4 & How to Configure it for Success\n\nThe focus of the presentation is an introduction to GA4\, how it differs from GA-UA and the new features of GA4 and configuration.\nMore information and register here \nBrought to you by: Cucumber
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/techweek-2023-google-analytics-4-how-to-configure-it-for-success/
LOCATION:Cucumber\, 293 Fraser Street\, Tauranga\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:4Member Events
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SUMMARY:Business Beyond Usual: Uncover\, Unlock\, Unleash
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.priorityone.co.nz/event/business-beyond-usual-uncover-unlock-unleash/
LOCATION:The Cargo Shed\, 5 Dive Crescent\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:1Priority One
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