- 2 Jun 2025
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Enrolments Now Open for NZ Certificate in Industrial Textiles – Level 3 & Apprenticeship Pathways
We’re excited to announce that enrolments are now open for the Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Textiles, along with the Level 3 & 4 Complex Apprenticeship. These programmes offer valuable opportunities for learners to build practical skills, gain industry-recognised qualifications, and advance their careers in the industrial textiles sector. Looking ahead, the Level
- 31 May 2025
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ATA NZ Congratulates STA on 85 Years
Last month the Specialised Textiles Association Celebrated 85 years of being an association. We shared this with them On behalf of the Advanced Textiles Association of New Zealand (ATA-NZ), I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the Specialised Textiles Association on the remarkable milestone of your 85th anniversary. This is a significant achievement
- 2 Apr 2025
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Cutting Edge Newsletters – Sponsorship and Advertising
ATA NZ has been re-evaluating how we distribute our quarterly newsletter to our member and information to our non members. We are looking for sponsors and advertisers in our newsletter. As a sponsor or advertiser you will get links back to your website, a full or 1/2 page ad and or advertorial. Pricing for this
- 25 Mar 2025
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Defab Secures Wax Converters Textiles IP– The Next Evolution of Aussie Canvas
Melbourne, Australia – March 2025 – Defab has officially acquired all the intellectual property (IP) of Wax Converters Textiles (WCT)—which means that well-known names like Dynaproof, Billabong, DX12, BullDuck, and Coolabah are now backed by 49 years of Defab’s expertise in Australian-made textiles.WCT was one of the biggest suppliers in the market, but now it’s
- 25 Mar 2025
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W Wiggins Moves to Highbrook
W Wiggins is embarking on the next exciting milestone in their long history, with the North Island branch moving slightly more central to Highbrook, Auckland.After 20+ years of being based in Manukau, Auckland and Wiggins have changed and grown a lot. This led to Wiggins needing to move and change the business and product range
- 19 Mar 2025
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Calling all Textile Businesses
MAST Academy is thrilled to announce the final development stages of brand-new industrial textile training programmes and apprenticeships! While we know it has taken longer than anticipated, we are on the home stretch now. These qualifications are designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the exciting world of
- 18 Mar 2025
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Navigating Exchange Rate Shifts – Preparing for Industry Adjustments
As we move into 2025, the textiles industry in New Zealand faces new challenges with increasing exchange rate volatility. Over the past year, we have enjoyed relative stability, with the NZD averaging around 0.60 against the USD until November 2024. However, in recent months, the exchange rate has dipped as low as 0.55—an 8.3% decline—before
- 7 Mar 2025
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Celebrating Industrial Textiles Graduates
We are delighted to congratulate the seven graduates, Amy Davison (Bay Canvas), Eh Taw Bo Thaw (Straitline Canvas), Ella Dodd (Kolorful Kanvas), Emma Melrose (Charman Motor Trimmers & Upholsterers), Melanie James (Tasman Canvas), Richard Simonsen (Canvasland) and Shona Sergeant (J’s Design) of the Industrial Textiles Level 3 qualification! Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to
- 28 Feb 2025
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New members join ATA NZ to start off 2025
Welcome to Jason Handley from Tauranga Motor Trimmers and Nathan Clarke from Aerosew out of North Canterbury. We are looking forward to having both businesses as members this year. Jason has four decades of experience in the advanced textiles industry. and is looking forward to seeing how the industry is promoted, showcasing innovation in products
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