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Blog – 1st May 2023

Pitching for progress: Multi-use community stadium for future growth Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One Chief Executive Last week, Tauranga had...
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Blog – 24th April 2023

Building the road ahead for a better future Source: Nigel Tutt, Priority One Chief Executive Last Thursday, the Western Bay...
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New forum addresses urgent infrastructure deficit in Western Bay

A forum designed to tackle the significant infrastructure deficit faced by the Western Bay of Plenty was launched in Tauranga...
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Kiwi challenged to take on Mexico’s record and double their avocado consumption

Bold goals have been set at the 10th World Avocado Congress for New Zealanders to more than double their average...
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Top eateries win foodie festival challenge

A scotch egg dish and pyramid-shaped pasta have both proven a hit during the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s annual foodie...
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Exploring sustainability and talent pathways: Priority One’s Instep team hosts informative day out for secondary school leaders in Western Bay of Plenty

Priority One's Instep Team recently hosted an informative day out for the Assistant and Deputy Principals of the secondary schools...
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Stand Tall: Unlocking the potential of Rangatahi with pathway programmes and project-based learning

Recently Priority One supported the delivery of a four-part, ninety-minute workshop series for rangatahi at Aquinas College facilitated by Stand...
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Celebrating Twenty years of Instep

Priority One’s Instep programme supports our community’s pipeline of future talent by fostering a partnership between local business and schools....
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Fashion store with a health twist: First for Tauranga

AvaNiu Pasifika, a Pacific healthcare, education and social services provider in Tauranga, is opening a retail store of Pasifika-themed clothing,...
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Creating pathways for Māori and Pasifika Youth in Aviation

On March 23rd Pacific Growth together with Priority One, sponsored the Māori and Pasifika Aviation Career Expo, which was hosted by...
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Festival competition challenges tastebuds

The second annual Flavours of Plenty Festival kicks off today, with several of its 34 events already sold out. A...
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Building the future of healthcare: Grace Hospital partners with WBOP students

As a result of the visit to Grace Hospital on the Principal's Day Out in 2022 organised as a part...