Each year, among the hardworking MPTT scholars, we recognise the most outstanding learner in each trade’s pre-training course. As they received their...

It just got a whole lot easier — and potentially cheaper — to get your driver’s licence. From this month, Waka Kotahi is scrapping retest fees for...

Wāhine who get qualified in trades are not only building themselves a future; they’re also helping to bridge the pay gap for all women, Māori and...

David Parsons is of Ngāpuhi decent, his marae is Taheke, he whakapapa’s to the Pou whānau. At MPTT he is our Kaitohutohu Ahumahi. David has...

When your team has a sense of wellbeing at work, they're more likely to have higher motivation and effectiveness, and that affects your bottom line....

Romeet Chand and Jason Pou are pursuing their passion with careers in different parts of the automotive industry. Jason has completed his Light Automotive...

Whakairohia he toki, tāraia te anamata Learning with purpose, creating our futures. At MPTT, we know that collaboration and leadership are vital to...

Shifting the Dial is a new paper that reveals the far-reaching benefits of improved learning and training pathways for Māori and Pasifika. Billions of...

If there’s one thing your boss wants you to bring to work from day one, it’s a great attitude. Your 'A' game! But how do you get one? For many of our...

As a tradie, your tools are your most valuable possession – but they’re also a top target for thieves. Tool theft is on the rise in New Zealand, as a...

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...

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...

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...

MPTT Auckland is now five years old, which means more and more of our tauira (trainees) are getting qualified and making their mark on the workforce. To...

Learning a trade takes hard work, and you’ll need to overcome obstacles to get there. That’s why it’s important to be able to bounce back when...

Women in Trades Press Release, 10 July 2019 – We are very excited to announce the winner of 2019’s Mitre 10 Trade Keynote Award is Flora Rivers of...

It’s easy to spend everything you earn. But if you want to have enough money for those big goals, like buying a house, you need financial skills to get...

So you've started learning a trade – but what happens next? At MPTT, we’re here to guide you right through your journey to becoming certified. Once...

After more than 47 years in the trades industry, Mark Katterns has some advice for new trainees. Get help from a mentor, show up to work on time – and...

In February, the government proposed big changes to trades training in New Zealand. Along with others in the trades industry, we went to workshops and...

Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 10:05 am Press Release: Maori and Pasifika Trades Training Together we’ve helped more than 2300 Māori and Pasifika...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Think you’re not strong enough to succeed in the trades, or worried about being the only woman in a team of guys? Elaine Pereira has been there. But as...

Ian Barnes, an MPTT trainee who graduated in 2016 and is now an apprentice with Dickson Gray Electrical has been awarded a $7,500 Ideal Electrical/Smiths...

10 May 2018 – NZMA hosted their first Women in Construction breakfast today, with a group of high achieving female construction talent inspiring NZMA...

NZMA Press Release, 10 April 2018 – Today, the Minister for Building and Construction and Associate Education Minister, The Hon. Jenny Salesa, MP opened...

**Updated November 2019** Once you’re offered a job, there’s often one more challenge before you’re a permanent staff member – the trial period....

Sometimes the path to a trades career isn’t a straight line. After trying his hand at automotive, switching to welding and spending months looking for...

Think you can’t land a great job straight out of your studies? Find out how Jason Pou’s positive attitude, work experience and enthusiasm helped him...

The Māori Pasifika Trades Training programme has awarded 200 new scholarships to its first group of trainees for 2018. https://youtu.be/1hcD6oJAw58

What you do with your money makes a big difference to your future. Good money management skills can help you put a house deposit together, save you from...

It's a campaign aimed at breaking down the barriers to Māori and Pasifika youth getting a trade. An organisation that's helped more than 2000 young...

Do you dream of owning a house, running your own business, or making enough money to help out your whanau? Whatever your biggest dreams are, you probably...

Earlier this month, we celebrated four of our trainees becoming qualified tradesmen under the guidance of their respective mentors in the Hawkins...

A much-loved community garden that was destroyed by a rogue vehicle has been restored, thanks to a group of MPTT trainees. RāWiri Community House...

You know you need to get a job in the trades industry, but did you know there are different types of job contracts? The type of job you take on can be the...

A less conventional way to clock up work experience in the trades? Organise a project yourself. Ben Oge, a construction trainee at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa,...

Getting an apprenticeship – not just a job – is the key to a rewarding career in the trades. That’s the view of electrical trainee Ioane...

Interviews are one of the more nerve-wracking parts of getting a job. When you’re meeting an employer face to face, you might feel like you have to know...

Your employer’s first impression of you isn’t usually face-to-face – they’ll read your job application first. So if your CV isn’t up to scratch,...

Photo credit: Cameron Pratt Waru Pairama started his trades training by enrolling in a construction course. But having already worked in other industries,...

Want to dominate in your trade and earn respect from others? Staying away from drugs and alcohol while you’re on the job will help you build your skills,...

Fourteen of our trainees were selected to head to Fiji to build homes for families in need. Not only did they rack up practical experience, they saw...

A driver licence is crucial in the trades. Your boss might ask you to pick up supplies for a job, or you may need to travel between different work sites...

A unique part of the MPTT programme is our navigators, who mentor students every step of the way and help ensure they’re ready for work. After a year of...

Carpentry student Kelsie McKenna talks about her journey.