news + stories
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work readinessFrom work experience to apprenticeship
A summer’s work experience in a busy bus workshop has been the key to a brighter future for good mates Kamosi Finau and Puna Taruia. Find out how these...
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success storyLight at the end of the tunnel
Coming to New Zealand for rugby, George Patterson found his passion in something he never expected. Since receiving his MPTT scholarship, he’s become a...
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success storyNo trades experience? Here’s how to start
You can start learning about your trade in a classroom – but it’s hands-on experience that really builds your skills. Find out the best way to get...
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success storyBuying first home thanks to trades skills
Since long before he began his construction training, Salesi Vi dreamed of owning his own home. But for many years, this seemed out of reach for him and...
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featureConstruction veteran’s colourful career
With more than five decades’ experience in construction, industry stalwart Ben Mckay still loves using his skills to help others. Find out how Ben’s...
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news‘I never thought climbing trees would be this fun’
Jordan Hattaway never thought he’d be a natural climber. But after spotting a Facebook post about an arborist with an MPTT scholarship, he decided to...
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career choiceLove for kai feeds hospo career
With a life-long love of food, hospitality was a natural career choice for Fawn Marsh. Having enjoyed cooking with her grandma while growing up, Fawn is...
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eventOur whānau is growing
It was exciting to see some of our latest intake of future tradies gather together this month, after MPTT’s group events had been delayed due to...
