Jason Scott of SwipedOn | The Tauranga Tech Scene

The thing was, he had a job he loved, in a city he didn't. His wife Lisa had grown up in Tauranga and the couple were already convinced it was only a matter of time before they moved to the Bay of Plenty for the lifestyle benefits. But Jason wasn't ready to up-sticks for just any old job - it had to be a good one.

So, when after 18 months of job-browsing, a Product Analyst role came up at SwipedOn - one of Tauranga's fastest growing tech companies - he applied right away.

Andre Jay – A career committed to the success of young people

Priority one caught up with Andre Jay a local young professional who is using his passion for people to guide the future success of Tauranga Moana. Andre Jay is the facilitator for the Imagine, Believe, Achieve programme which is one of Tauranga’s newest programmes designed specifically to engage, inspire and lead our rangatahi (young people) along a positive pathway to success. 

Meet the Next Generation of Holland Beckett Law

Meila Wilkins, Tom Lawson and Ruby Mills are among the next generation of Tauranga Moana’s workforce. All three talented young people are working at Holland Beckett Law. Priority One caught up with them to hear their thoughts on living and working in Tauranga Moana. 

My Tauranga Homecoming Story

"After moving home to Tauranga, I felt like I could take a big breath and let the city stress go. I also made the choice when moving back to not work a 40+ hour week. I wanted to have time to grow my own vegetables, to study and to be responsive to kaupapa and the needs of my whānau."

Naomi Reese | Auckland to Tauranga