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New voices around the board table

Two new young directors have joined the Priority One board this month, continuing a legacy of emerging leadership that brings...
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Hydrogen refuelling station to open in Tauranga 

Transport is the Western Bay’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, so the opening of a green hydrogen refuelling station in...

A win-win for youth and business: Why your company should get behind Ara Rau

When Acorn Foundation recently relocated its office from Fraser Street to 35 Grey Street, it wasn't just a logistical task-it...
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Genera, biosecurity treatment provider, reduces emissions at the port

The Mount Maunganui Industry Environmental Accord has been signed by 31 businesses within the industrial zone, who have all volunteered...
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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,...