Building culture from the ground up: students inspired by LT McGuinness
Our Instep Young Leaders braved the chilly morning last week for a chance to go behind the scenes of a...
Meet Basie Pikimaui: Building connections, unlocking potential
We’re thrilled to welcome Basie Pikimaui to the Ara Rau team as our new Employment Mentor. A calm presence with...
A guide to geoheat for businesses
The Geoheat Business Guide in Aotearoa New Zealand provides businesses with practical guidance on adopting geoheat — the direct use...
Western Bay of Plenty youth reimagine their city in this year’s yia! innovation challenge
More than 220 students from across the Western Bay of Plenty took part in this year’s yia! (Young Innovator Awards),...
C3 Pedersen Group cuts emissions with innovative machine management
The Mount Maunganui Industry Environmental Accord has been signed by 31 businesses within the industrial zone who have volunteered to take...
Priority One welcomes Dave Courtney as new Chief Executive
Priority One is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Courtney as its new Chief Executive, commencing 1 December 2025....
Blog – August 2025
Winning the Momenta Live the Life You Love Award: A journey of leadership and growth Koen Mckenzie Source: By Koen...
From take-off to insight: Mt Maunganui students explore aviation and tourism careers
What does it take to land a career at the intersection of adventure, people, and precision? For a group of...
Energy Leadership Group to lead the Western Bay’s energy transition
Economic development agency, Priority One is helping to lead a major step forward in how the Western Bay of Plenty...
Ezra’s story: A new chapter of confidence, routine, and possibility
When Ezra reflects on his time with Ara Rau, it is the hands-on, practical nature of the experience that stands...
