…a few companies due to [them] closing down, losing contracts. She also had a baby and…[set] up her own company.” Kat is now Managing Director of Tairāwhiti Contractors and employs…
“Just give it a go, take a chance, be ready to work hard, jump in and prove everyone wrong!” – Tara Treherne, Energy Supply Electrician
…a distribution setting. Tara’s day-to-day work involves working on housing sub-divisions installing underground cabling, which is then linked to the likes of transformers and underground pits to supply houses. “We’ve…
Workforce skill needs waiting on ‘Shovel-Ready’ decision
…projects selected.” The Government kick-starting work on major new infrastructure projects around the country is great news, but at the same time it does present challenges, especially around people and…
Girls with Hi-Vis gets national media coverage
Girls with Hi-Vis® is well underway and has been getting national attention with an article in the New Zealand Herald. On Friday 11 June, the NZ Herald ran a feature…
The heroes New Zealand needs: Infrastructure’s role after disasters
…Part of this includes making plans for backup systems. How can a community transport goods while critical roads are under construction? What provisions need to be made while power lines…
Got a Trade? Got it Made! 2018 SpeedMeets
…school students coming together speed dating style for short mini interviews. This year eight events are being held around the country in September. You come along and the Got A…
Assessor e-News – Assessor Portal update, water treatment quals, Subject Matter Experts, and more
…multiple training plans with the same units. Do not worry, your results have only come through once. The portal is only for reporting credits for learners in a Connexis training…
PRESS RELEASE: New Opportunities With Historic Agreement
…parents and leaders. “We are absolutely committed to these relationships and we will take an active role in maintaining them in a way that is beneficial to Waikato Tainui,” said…
‘Working outside’ takes on new meaning for line mechanic trainee
Being able to work outside is one of the things Wiremu Te Tawhero loves most about being a trainee line mechanic for King Country-based The Lines Company. But what he…
A word from our Director – for learners
…our learners are well supported to progress and complete your training while balancing your other commitments around job, whānau, sports, hobbies and community service. The Connexis Financial Assistance Fund is…
