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- 16 Oct 2024
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Working together to reduce waste
Thanks to Plastics NZ’s ‘CircularConnect’ programme, we got to work with two great teams at Flo & Frankie and Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand. Some of the composite plastic waste streams from advanced textiles companies are difficult (or even impossible) to recycle – so we provided our client, Duncan’s Canvas, with a template to create

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- 7 Oct 2024
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Industrial Textiles Qualification Support
As many of you may be aware, the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (formerly OFPANZ) have been working over the last two years with MAST Academy and Hang Aro Rau to develop programmes for the new Level 3 and Level 4 NZ Certificates for Industrial Textiles. This follows an extensive review. There are two new

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- 1 Jul 2024
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Sustainable Waste Management Study
Over Autumn, ATA NZ worked with Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) to design and trial sustainable waste management strategies for the outdoor and industrial textile industry. The EIC team worked with volunteer ATA NZ member, Duncan’s Canvas, to create, communicate and produce better environmental outcomes. The first stage of this project targeted plastic waste materials, particularly

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- 1 Jul 2024
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2024 Cutting Edge Issue 2
In this issue of the Cutting Edge, sponsored by Rainbow Shade, you will read about the winners of the 2024 Award for Excellence. You will hear from the speakers at the conference There has been a qualification update from MAST Academy We have had 5 new members join us.

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- 14 Jun 2024
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2024 Conference and Trade Show
We have got a fantastic Lineup of speakers coming to the trade show this week. Wednesday 19th June Kevin Biggar – From Couch Potato to winner of the 5,000km Trans Atlantic Rowing Race, Kevin will share with us what he has learned from rowing across an ocean to trekking to a pole. Thursday 20th JuneDr

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- 26 Mar 2024
- By ofpanzadmin
- In Apprentice Success
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Industrial Textiles Fabrication Qualification Review Update
The Textiles Qualifications Advisory Group have been busy this year working with Hanga Aro Rau to progress the new level 3 & 4 Qualification. MAST Academy will be sharing an update on where we stand with the new qualifications with us at our conference in Christchurch.

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- 25 Mar 2024
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2024 Cutting Edge Issue 1
In this issue of the Cutting Edge you will find out what to expect at the 2024 OFPANZ Trade Show and Conference. We have had two new members join us, Event Industries from Wairau Valley and JHC Shade by Design from Whangarei Enter in the 2024 Awards for Excellence before the 22nd April. Qualification Review

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- 4 Mar 2024
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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IS OPEN
Registration for the highly anticipated Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand Conference and Trade Show is now open! This event promises to be an experience featuring networking opportunities, and access to the latest achievements in the textile industry. Event Details: Why Attend? Registration Information: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within

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- 2 Mar 2024
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Who will be the first ATA NZ Apprentice of the Year?
Do you know someone working on their Level 3 Qualification for Industrial Textile Fabrication? Now is their time to shine!. Whether they have been an apprentice for a few weeks or a couple of years, now is the time to take the opportunity to enter the Advanced Textiles Association -NZ Annual Apprentice of the Year

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- 1 Mar 2024
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Call for Entries: 2024 Awards for Excellence
It’s that time of the year again! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of entries for the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand 2024 Awards for Excellence. About the Awards: The Awards for Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements, innovations, and contributions within the textile industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star,

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