While there has been a focus on Covid-19 and the required business decisions around being in Lockdown Level 4, Level 3 and now Level 2, the Government have continued to…
Update on Te Pūkenga executive structure and organisational direction
…kaimahi (staff) from Skills have transitioned to Te Pūkenga with around 2000 employers nationally and annually around 5,000 workplace apprentices and trainees across the motu. Connexis will be home to…
Workforce development becomes a major focus for infrastructure industries
There have been a number of research reports to understand talent shortages in the infrastructure industries released so far this year. We Are Water: The latest from Waihanga Ara Rau,…
Changes to government funding support for industry training
…Training and Apprenticeship Fund). TTAF is set to finish on 31 December 2022. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? That means apprenticeships and training programmes started from 1 January 2023 onwards will…
Transitioning to cleaner energy in New Zealand
We are at a turning point when it comes to the environment. There are global indicators such as the rising temperature of the Earth itself, but New Zealanders can see…
A word from our Director
…from the former Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation, wound up when Connexis transitioned to Te Pūkenga in 2021. The first grant cycle is now open for applications! This month also marks…
PRESS RELEASE: Attracting more women to the Infrastructure Industry
…opportunities that they may not have come across before. The feedback was great – the most common “downfall” was that the ladies wished they could have done all the 10…
Wairoa Star: Civil contracting apprenticeships distinction for three QRS staff
…I can do for the company as those younger guys coming through benefit with help from us older staff.” QRS chief executive Nigel Pollock says “veterans of the industry like…
Connexis Civil Training Awards: Nominations are open
…for employers who are doing just that. Sound like you? Nominate your company for its outstanding commitment to industry training. Nominations close 30 May 2022. Find out more or speak…
Holly turns her love of engineering into a career with Meridian Energy
…That wish may yet come true for Holly as Meridian is looking to support her through a Mechanical Pre-trade course before taking her on as an apprentice. For Holly, her…
