Kia ora koutou,   As we approach the shortest day of the year, we are moving closer toward our 2026 elections with many I’ve talked to hoping that it brings continuity in infrastructure investment and stability to the vocational education and training system that has been in an extended state of change.  The recent Budget 2026 announcements brought welcome investment in …

Kia ora koutou, As of January 1, Connexis has been operating within the Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board (EIISB), following the announcement of the disestablishment of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST – formerly known as Te Pūkenga). This is our temporary home as work-based training heads back to industry ownership.  I would like to thank our employers and learners for the written support provided for Connexis to continue as your national training provider. You can be confident in continuing to enrol in our …

Kia ora koutou, Thank you for your continued support as we head toward the end of another big year and rapidly approaching the next stage of changes to the setup of vocational education and training (VET) within New Zealand. We are currently preparing Connexis to transition out of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST – formally known as …

Kia ora koutou, I hope you and your teams are well and staying healthy through winter. It has been a difficult time for a lot of businesses, and I acknowledge the commitment it takes to focus on investing in the future through training while the economy is slow. In this eNews we have a number of product and event updates, the …