By Alan Apted, Stuff/Manukau Courier In an age where the growing shortage of plumbers has industry leaders sounding the alarm, Hera Eruera burns as bright...

READ FULL NEWSLETTER HERE. Māori and Pasifika continue to be a key focus for the Government, with an emphasis on encouraging more of our people into...

When you see someone succeeding in their career, it’s easy to assume their life has always been great. But 28-year-old engineering apprentice Sherya...

READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER HERE. Māori and Pasifika Trades Training: Aukilani is also a real chance to protect the future of our people – building...

Want a pay rise or more flexible work hours? It could be as simple as asking your boss. But it’s not as easy as flicking them a text message – if you...

Want to do hands-on work outdoors and get paid well for it? As Sam Fihaki has found during his training, plumbing is one trade that fits the bill. Find out...

READ FULL NEWSLETTER HERE. Matariki is a time to celebrate our whānau, their aspirations, and our actions for the future. It’s a time to take stock and...

Tradespeople do a lot of great work, but it’s not every day they get national recognition for their skills. After delaying his building career for years...