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Partnering for Nature: demonstrating the power of collaboration

Gemma Coate from Sustainable Business Network shares her insights on Priority One's Partnering for Nature programme, which connects businesses to...
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GoodWrap Recycling tackles shrink wrap in construction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv4LSGq9KMs Plastic-wrapped buildings are a common sight in our region, and one of the more visible examples of plastic waste....
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New pipeline shows industry collaborating for environmental and risk improvements

View over IXOM's Mount Maunganui facility on Tōtara St. The Mount Maunganui industrial zone is crucial to the economic success...
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Future leaders step into the chambers at the combined councils breakfast

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council building on Elizabeth Street recently hosted the first Instep Young Leaders Business Breakfast involving...
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Geoheat: a potential cost-effective heat source for greenhouses

VegetablesNZ (partnering with the Ministry for Primary Industries, TomatoesNZ, GNS Science and GeoExchange) joined forces with Priority One to host...

Instep Young Leaders kick off 2025 with a transformational Noho Marae experience

The 2025 Instep Young Leaders cohort started their journey with a Noho Marae at Te Whetu o Te Rangi Marae,...

Meet the 2025 Instep Young Leaders

The Instep Young Leaders’ Forum has kicked off for 2025, bringing together a new group of secondary school students from...

Opening doors to opportunity: Wāhine and Tāne in Trades events engage students

https://youtu.be/XrFtpIbnn1Q Vertical Horizonz recently hosted our third Priority One Wāhine in Trades event, alongside the launch of Tāne in Trades,...
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How your business can benefit from Envirohub’s specialist recycling centre

Envirohub can help give new life to products that can’t be recycled kerbside. Dropping off business waste to the city...
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Welcome changes to migrant investor visas

Priority One CE, Nigel Tutt, says the recent changes to these visas are positive for our region. The announcement last...

Instep Young Leaders strengthen their skills with Mulberry St

Nine of our year 13 Instep Young Leaders, who have returned for another year, recently participated in a strengths-building course...

Western Bay of Plenty regional deal – Leading New Zealand’s Growth

Aerial photograph Tauriko, by Wayne Tait 26 February 2025 The Western Bay of Plenty subregion has today submitted a proposal...