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 Canterbury earlier this year. Carey is completing his New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Level 4) at Skills Group’s Etco. He is employed byContinue reading “Rangiora apprentice takes top honours at national electrical competition”
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Building connections – Incoming professor and inaugural chair paves the way
Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington’s new Professor of Advanced Construction and inaugural Sir Mark Dunajtschik Chair in Construction, Pamela Bell, brings both deep industry experience and a people-first perspective to her new role. Reflecting on lessons from across the construction sector, she emphasises that success is shaped as much by collaboration and curiosity asContinue reading “Building connections – Incoming professor and inaugural chair paves the way”
Unitec alumnus shapes Auckland’s future – from odd jobs to $6m developments
When Luke Bailey left Avondale College in 2015, he didn’t have a career plan. He had a string of odd jobs – from painting to delivery driving – before a YouTube video on urban design sparked a passion for improving cities. Bailey found Unitec’s Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) programme when he was researching online,Continue reading “Unitec alumnus shapes Auckland’s future – from odd jobs to $6m developments”
Building for the future…
Construction courses develop next-gen at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand’s construction sector faces significant challenges, including the need to build thousands more homes affordably, a massive backlog of infrastructure projects, and the urgent need to adapt buildings and cities for climate change resilience. “There is a critical need for a new generationContinue reading “Building for the future…”
Austism no obstacle…
BCITO ‘working to build’ an inclusive workforce in building and construction For World Autism Acceptance month, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and Altogether Autism joined forces to encourage autistic people to consider a career in the construction industry. “Autistic experiences are different for everyone. For some people, autism results in few workplaceContinue reading “Austism no obstacle…”
Foundation to learning…
The University of Auckland’s new recreation centre was opened by Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, Professor Dawn Freshwater. The eight-storey building, complete with rooftop turf, pool, and state-of-the-art sports halls, is being used by staff, students and the publicContinue reading “Foundation to learning…”
Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO
Brian Dillon, BCTF CEO. The Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has appointed Brian Dillon as its new CEO, alongside two new board members, Rob Gaimster and Brett Francis. BCTF board chairperson Kieren Mallon says that the appointment of Dillon, coupled with the appointment of two new board members representing specialist trade industries, reinforces BCTF’sContinue reading “Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO”
BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future
Greg Durkin, BCITO director; Brad Street, The Kitchen Business; David Lafaele; BCITO industry advocate – kitchen and bathroom design. BCITO has announced the winners of the 2024 Building Leaders Awards, celebrating outstanding BCITO employers in the trades who are helping build the future leaders of tomorrow’s construction sector. With more than 600 nominations received fromContinue reading “BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future”
Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference
Master Joiners conference attendees were welcomed onto Ara Institute of Canterbury’s trades campus in Woolston to see first-hand where the experts of the future get their start. More than 300 delegates signed up for the three-day conference in Christchurch which ended with the presentation of industry awards at a gala. The Ara campus tour, ledContinue reading “Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference”
’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship
Jeron Gwaite’e was the first in his family to pursue tertiary study, thanks to the Manaaki scholarship programme that he credits for securing “a life-changing opportunity”. Thousands of students from developing countries apply for the Government-funded Manaaki scholarships each year, with fewer than 500 making it through the competitive selection process. The three-year scholarship coversContinue reading “’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship”
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