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Rangiora apprentice wins top honours at national electrical competition
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Rangiora-based apprentice Hugo Carey recently took out the top national title in the Industrial category at the NZ Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2025, following his regional win in Cante
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Bridging the gap between simulation and experimental results for materials characterisation
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
The frustration of trusting in a weather app that forecasts sun, only to be drenched with rain, is familiar to everyone. A similar issue arises in material characterisation.
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Celebrating excellence in structural steel – NZ’s top projects recognised
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards.
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New Govt Multimedia Platform to Boost Inclusion of Disabled Workers in Industry
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
The launch of a new government multimedia platform is set to help New Zealand businesses address chronic workforce shortages by enabling greater participation of hundreds of thousands of disabled w
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Forging skills, building loyalty: how Pacific Steel invests in apprentices
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
At Pacific Steel, apprenticeships aren’t just about technical skills – they’re about building people, careers, and loyalty.
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Competenz searches for game changing coach – nominate your MVC
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Entries are now open for the Competenz Most Valuable Coach (MVC) award — a brand-new nationwide search to honour the mentors, trainers, and workplace legends who go the extra mile for apprentices a
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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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