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  • Building Better Trainers – Cross-Industry Workshop Trainer Course

    Last month, ATA New Zealand partnered with MAST Academy to deliver a Workshop Trainer Course in Hawke’s Bay, bringing together a diverse group of professionals from across the industrial textiles, marine, and composites sectors. It was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen workplace training capability across industries that rely heavily on hands-on learning, skilled mentoring, and

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  • SuperExpo 2026 — An Unmissable Opportunity for ATA NZ Members

    10–12 June 2026 | Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre, ATA New Zealand is excited to highlight SuperExpo 2026, returning to the Gold Coast from 10–12 June 2026. This premier event brings together the very best in the window shading, specialised textiles, and industrial fabrication sectors — and we encourage all our members to join

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  • Celebrating the Future of Industrial Textiles: ATA NZ Announces Apprentice of the Year Award Winners

    Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release Celebrating the Future of Industrial Textiles: ATA NZ Announces Apprentice of the Year Award Winners New Zealand – The Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (ATA NZ), in partnership with MAST Academy, proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Apprentice of the Year Awards at its annual Gala Dinner during the ATA

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  • Level 3 & Level 4 Industrial Textiles Qualifications Now Open for Enrolment

    The Level 3 and Level 4 Industrial Textiles Fabrication qualifications are now live and ready for industry to start enrolling. These programmes are designed to upskill your team, develop technical expertise, and ensure your business stays at the forefront of the industrial textiles sector. Why Training MattersIndustrial textiles fabrication is a highly skilled trade. From

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  • 2026 Conference Planning in Full Swing

    The countdown is on for the 2026 ATA New Zealand Conference, with planning now in full swing. This year’s theme, “Weaving Growth – Building a Stronger Industry Together,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and the continued development of our industrial textiles sector. The conference will take place on 13–14 August 2026 at the Novotel

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  • Congratulations 2025 Tier 1 Apprentice of the Year, Bryce Farrow

    The Apprentice of the Year Award has always held a special place in our industry. Over the years, it has evolved in many forms, but its purpose remains constant: to celebrate and encourage the next generation of talent entering industrial textile fabrication. The Tier 1 category, in particular, shines a light on apprentices who are

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  • Get Involved, Join an ATA NZ Sub Committee

    At our Way Forward meeting, we explored new ways to grow and strengthen our industry – and one of the best ways to make that happen is through our ATA NZ sub-committees. These small, focused groups work on key initiatives that shape our future. Many members have already put their hands up to help, but

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    New Apprenticeship Pathways for the Industrial Textiles Industry

    At this year’s ATA NZ Conference in Lower Hutt, we were thrilled to announce a major step forward for skills development in our industry. MAST Academy is now the national training provider for Industrial Textiles apprenticeships across New Zealand, offering a complete pathway to formal qualifications in this unique and hands-on trade. Developed in partnership

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  • 2025 Outstanding Service Award.

    The Outstanding Service award was established in 2018 for the purpose of recognising individuals for outstanding service to the association and/or the industry. This year, Suresh Budhia was nominated to receive this award. Suresh has been part of the industry for over 40 years. He is well known throughout the industry and highly regarded by

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  • Conference Wrap Up – Lower Hutt 2025

    This year’s Advanced Textiles Association NZ Conference in Lower Hutt brought together more than 100 industry members for two days of connection, learning, and inspiration. During the event, Andrew Lingman shared a piece of advice from a wise colleague: “When you attend a conference, aim to take away three things you can bring back to

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