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Drawing a future: Competenz study groups bring technical skills to life for apprentices
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Drawing is more than lines on paper — it’s a language of its own, says drawing expert and facilitator Rod Horton, who facilitates a nationwide study group helping apprentices master the art of tech
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Procurement changes a significant breakthrough for Kiwi businesses
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Buy NZ Made welcomes the Government’s announcement introducing a new Economic Benefit to New Zealand test in public procurement - a long-awaited move to ensure taxpayer dollars go back into creatin
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2025 KiwiNet Awards winners: Science-led innovation shaping New Zealand’s future
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Winners of the 2025 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards were honoured at a gala event in Auckland Wednesda
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Govt Training Initiative to Expand Nationwide Following Success of Pilot
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
A new Government and industry training and remuneration initiative described as ‘game-changing’ by employers will be expanded nationwide to help address New Zealand’s chronic manufacturing skills g
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Ashburton father overcomes challenges and thrives in engineering apprenticeship
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
When it comes to inspirational tradies, it’s hard to go past recently qualified General Engineering apprentice Billy Robinson.
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Getac launches new AI-ready V120 laptop and F120 tablet
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Getac has announced the launch of two highly versatile new field devices: the F120, the world’s first fully rugged Copilot+ PC in a tablet form factor; and the V120, an AI-ready fully rugged laptop
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Skills Group invests to future-proof NZ’s trades workforce
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Skills Group is taking proactive steps to support New Zealand’s future trades workforce as apprenticeship numbers in key sectors decline.
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Re-New Zealand: CDE technology transforming wet waste into a valuable commodity
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
At one time considered a minor by-product, hydrovac waste is now a frontline issue in the push towards a truly circular economy and a waste stream with high potential as a sustainable alternative t
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Teen wins National James Dyson Award for smart glasses set to transform epilepsy care
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Mark Campbell, a 19-year-old product design engineering student from the University of Canterbury, has been recognised as the New Zealand National Winner of the James Dyson Award for his invention,
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Real Steel begin construction of Hautapu factory
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Real Steel, has commenced construction on a brand-new, purpose-built 7,700m² steel processing facility in the Hautapu Industrial Park (Cambridge) strategically located in the heart of the Golden Tr
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2025 KiwiNet Awards finalists:
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Groundbreaking research commercialisation turning science into global impact
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From fishing boats to naval ships - Titan Marine Engineering sets a new standard in apprentice training
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
At a time when many industries are grappling with a skilled labour shortage, Titan Marine Engineering is taking matters into its own hands – investing in young people, hands-on training, and a work
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Opioids and Amphetamines rising in New Zealand workplaces
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
The Drug Detection Agency (TDDA), has released its Imperans Q2 2025 workplace drug findings.
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Glasses X: A simple and scalable eye tracking solution
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Tobii has launched Glasses X, a new wearable product that delivers real-time visual insights in a practical, easy-to-use format for businesses looking to maximise their investments in employee trai
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From cooling big data centres to installing large scale chillers
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
At just 33 years old Sioeli has already achieved an outstanding feat: completing not one, but two trades programmes through work-based training organisation Competenz.
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