Powering Excellence – NZ’s energy workforce takes centre stage

Ben Stevens News

28 April 2026 New Zealand’s energy workforce will showcase the dynamic skills and expertise that power the industry and country at Annual Connection 2026. Line mechanic crews, cable jointers, and energy trainees from across New Zealand will compete in hands-on challenges that showcase their skills, teamwork, and industry expertise in one high-powered event that puts their real-world skills to the …

Connexis launches three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management micro-credentials

Ben Stevens Civil, Civil Trades, eNews, News

Media release Connexis1st April 2026 Connexis launches three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management micro-credentials Connexis has launched three new Level 4 Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) micro-credentials, available from today. Connexis is the first provider in New Zealand to offer these new credentials. Micro-credentials are short, NZQA-recognised training programmes of between five and 40 credits. They can contribute towards a …

Bound for leadership

Ben Stevens Energy, eNews, News, Ultimit / Women in Infrastructure

“Outward Bound has taught me a lot. It helped me grow my inner voice, giving me the confidence to speak up, just be myself and to not shy away.” For Cathrynn Schwalger (Pictured above second from left, top row), a 28-year-old, HV trainee electrician for Omexom, the Connexis Outward Bound scholarship offered the opportunity to step outside her comfort zone …