Our take on council: Instep Young Leaders step into local government
By Keana Rolleston, Te Puke High School, and Indy Rhodes, Tauranga Girls’ College Last Thursday we attended the first official...
Could geothermal be the next big opportunity for Western Bay business?
$50m on the table: Is there a geothermal opportunity for your business? The Government has recently released a national geothermal strategy, alongside $50m of new...
Student growth affirms property expansion at University of Waikato
Students attend a welcome pōhiri at the Tauranga campus, which has a 9% increase in student numbers compared with 2025....
Energy in transition: How the Western Bay is planning its next 30 years
Priority One is currently undertaking a programme of work that seeks to ultimately develop a regional energy strategy to drive...
When was the last time you came into town?
There’s something quietly shifting in Tauranga’s city centre. Not in a big, flashy way, but in the steady arrival of...
Upsel: An AI-powered platform designed to improve hospitality teams’ performance
Billy Emeny, co-founder of Upsel, at his inner-city restaurant, CBK. Years working in hospitality showed Tauranga entrepreneur Billy Emeny just...
Electrify Your Business event: Improve energy efficiency, save money & reduce environmental impact
Sustainable Business Network (SBN), in conjunction with Priority One, is holding the free Electrify Your Business event on Tuesday, 21...
Marshmallows, marae and making connections: inside our Instep noho
By Instep Young Leader Indy Rhodes Last week the Instep Young Leaders' Forum had a noho at Paparoa Marae, and...
Western Bay business confidence stays strong amid ongoing uncertainty
View over Mount Maunganui in the Western Bay of Plenty Western Bay of Plenty businesses are entering 2026 with rebounding...
Business survey results: A clear guide on how to best support our members
Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, talks about the topline results of the 2026 Business Outlook Survey, and sees how they...
