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“Inclusion in” Leadership Rōpū Hui
05/12/23
“Inclusion in” Leadership Rōpū Hui
On 8 November, we held our first ‘Inclusion In’ Leadership Rōpū Hui, bringing together people who are actively taking steps to improve support and opportunities...
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Building tomorrow’s workforce
05/12/23
Building tomorrow’s workforce
Trades Essentials in action We’re working alongside Workforce Central Dunedin to address workforce needs now and for the future. In collaboration with Hanga-Aro-Rau, we’ve developed...
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Building Flaxmere for the future
05/12/23
Building Flaxmere for the future
Partnering with Pāharakeke Trades United We’re working with Pāharakeke Trades United to explore the possibility of a much-anticipated trades academy for the Flaxmere community. Pāharakeke...
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Transforming pathways for forestry contractors
05/12/23
Transforming pathways for forestry contractors
Six months on from cyclones striking the Gisborne/East Coast region or Te Tairāwhiti, the forestry industry has slowed in its tracks. There is an urgent...
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Addressing skills gaps and empowering communities
05/12/23
Addressing skills gaps and empowering communities
Partnering with Toitū Tairāwhiti Housing We are working with Toitū Tairāwhiti Housing to address skills gaps in the construction of papakāinga developments in areas affected...
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How our role addresses industry challenges
29/09/23
How our role addresses industry challenges
As a relatively new cog in the vocational education and training system, we still get asked if we’re an industry training organisation, a government department,...
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Shaping the future of Finishing Trades: How Waihanga Ara Rau Strategic Reference Groups make an impact.
29/09/23
Shaping the future of Finishing Trades: How Waihanga Ara Rau Strategic Reference Groups make an impact.
We’re helping to address the challenges faced by New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sectors, including Interior Systems, by understanding what’s important to them and being...
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Building wellbeing and productivity across the workforce
29/09/23
Building wellbeing and productivity across the workforce
Wellbeing of workers in the trades is a year-round priority. September marked Mental Health Awareness Week, but we know wellbeing remains a big issue. We’re...
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Success by numbers
29/09/23
Success by numbers
It’s true. All the statistics in the world can’t measure the warmth of a smile, but our amazing Qualifications Team, who are busy making qualifications...
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Thriving People, Thriving Industry Summit
29/09/23
Thriving People, Thriving Industry Summit
Earlier this month we hosted an event that brought together people from across construction and infrastructure. This included iwi/Māori and Pasifika business leaders, to share...
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Standing together for the skills to build
29/09/23
Standing together for the skills to build
I sometimes hear people saying “You just can’t get a plumber, a sparkie or a builder when you need them.” And in a country with...
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New faces in our Assurance team
15/09/23
New faces in our Assurance team
.intr’ve recently welcomed Tim, Leah, and Katy on board – and it’s great to have them in the team. Tim Reid Kia ora koutou. I...
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