news + stories
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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...
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career changeTongan sportsman tackles new career
After more than a decade playing professional rugby league and union, Pakisonasi Afu decided it was time to return to New Zealand and take on a new...
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Q&A‘Sparkies make a lot of dollars’
Jharden Davis (Ngāti Hine) grew up in a small town in the Bay of Islands, where most people he knew got a job at the local meatworks. After leaving...
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covid-19 updateWhat you need to know: Covid-19 August 2020
As Aotearoa adjusts to the latest efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19, it can be hard to stay on top of all the new information. To help, we’ve...
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success storyApprentice putting his family first
No-one achieves major goals on their own – our success also depends on support from those around us. That’s why refrigeration and air conditioning...
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success storyDiesel mechanic follows in dad’s footsteps
Automotive apprentice Joseph Kaufusi always knew he wanted to work with vehicles. “I like being on my feet, working with my hands, and getting dirty,”...
