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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

Competing Tauranga law firms unite to tackle legal talent shortage

https://youtu.be/I74iLeTGVJ4 Three leading firms join with Priority One’s Work Life Tauranga to position the region as a serious legal career...
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From classroom to commercial impact: An intern delivering real results

Left to right: HumBio's Aaron Middleton with intern Zachary Graham; Zachary presenting his research. For growing businesses, accessing the right...
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Opinion: New Zealand’s $140 billion elephant

New Zealand households are currently holding a record amount of their wealth in cash. Mohandeep Singh from Craigs Investment Partners...
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Opinion: Signals of strength in the Western Bay

Priority One CEO, Dave Courtney, looks at the positive regional messages sent out from two local events, DayBreak – Festival...
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A smart solar move for The Flooring Room

Steve Ferris' EV fleet is mainly charged during the day with energy created by his solar panels. Steve Ferris, owner...

Welcoming the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum cohort for 2026

Priority One is pleased to welcome the 2026 cohort of the Instep Young Leaders’ Forum, a group of Year 12...
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Building a globally connected region through international students

Photos from the region's annual International Student Civic Welcome Each year, the Bay of Plenty strengthens its global connections by...