The BRANZ Board has announced that Acting CEO, Claire Falck, has been appointed to the permanent chief executive role. BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith said that after an extensive recruitment process, he was delighted to make this appointment. “In her previous role as GM System Transformation and more recently as Acting CEO, Claire has impressed with […]
Unlocking the potential of the wood processing sector, growing our economy and contributing to New Zealand’s climate change response is the aim of a new fund announced by Forestry Minister Peeni Henare Speaking at the Wood Processers and Manufacturers Association conference in Rotorua, Peeni Henare said the $57 million fund would enable the Government to […]
The New Zealand plumbing industry plays a vital role in this country’s health, housing, and infrastructure. Each year, the New Zealand Plumbing Awards recognise and honour outstanding contributions and achievements in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying sector. 2023 Kava Cup The Kava Cup Award celebrates community projects by regional Master Plumbers Branches and Associations. Canterbury […]
A national association has recognised Watercare’s collaborative approach to health, safety and wellbeing. Watercare major projects engineering manager, Craig Matthewson, says Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) awarded the special recognition to Watercare and their eight construction partners for the collaborative health, safety and wellbeing toolbox programme, Back 2 Basics. The programme was born out of […]
The Construction Sector Accord and Callaghan Innovation have agreed to partner to accelerate growth and innovation across construction businesses of every size and stage. The partnership seeks to address systemic challenges and build resilience across the construction sector. As part of the agreement Callaghan Innovation will deliver several. Accord initiatives through a new programme: Construction […]
The Wellington Regional Skills Leadership Group (RSLG) and over 50 representatives from across the infrastructure and construction sector met at WelTec | Te Pūkenga in Petone to discuss workforce development needs for the region and creating a regional partnership to progress priorities. “With approximately 3,000 job openings expected in this sector from 2025 to 2028 […]
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