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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...
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Priority One welcomes new Board members

Priority One is pleased to welcome two new members that will join its impressive Board. Kylie Valentine, Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Head...
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Economic update February 2025

Source, RBNZ, Bloomberg, CIP. Mark Lister, Investment Director at Craigs Investment Partners offers an economic update, with indications that 2025...
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Partnering for Nature: the Rayonier Matariki Forests approach 

Priority One’s Partnering with Nature initiative aims to connect businesses with meaningful nature projects around our region. Research from our...
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Western Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership to Fuel Economic Growth, Housing, and Jobs Through Regional Deal

17th December 2024 Western Bay of Plenty Seeks Government Partnership to Fuel Economic Growth, Housing, and Jobs Through Regional Deal...
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How to get your business involved in Tauranga Moana conservation projects

Priority One recently launched the Partnering for Nature programme, in partnership with Bay Conservation Alliance. All businesses rely on biodiversity...
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The Circular Construction Collective: making inroads into industry waste challenges

The Circular Construction Collective was established by Priority One’s Sustainability Lead, Marissa Nikora, in response to the huge waste issues...