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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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  • ATA NZ Awards for Excellence Now Open

    It’s that time of the year again! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of entries for the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand 2025 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, these

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  • Take Part in the Advanced Textiles Industry Benchmarking Survey

    Every few years, we invite members of the industry to participate in a benchmarking survey to gain insights into how businesses in our sector are performing. The data collected helps us identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing valuable information that benefits everyone in the industry. We’d greatly appreciate your input! The survey is designed to

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  • Thrive in 2025: A Look at next year’s conference

    As we look ahead to 2025, there’s no better time to set our sights on what’s next. “Thrive in 2025” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a call to action for professionals in our industry. In an ever-evolving business landscape, it’s essential to take a step back and focus on growing and innovating. That’s exactly what our

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  • Member Spotlight – The Mad Marine Hatter

    Nathan Van Wollingen, owner of Sunset Coast Marine Trimming, has been running his business for nearly three years. Before venturing out on his own, Nathan spent 10 years managing the marine division of another trimming business and five years at Chivers Marine, where he first fell in love with the craft. Today, Nathan operates as

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  • Get Ready: Awards for Excellence 2025

    It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since we were thinking about the last Awards for Excellence! Now, it’s time to prepare for the 2025 Awards, with entries opening in early February and closing on 2 May 2025. As you take a well-deserved break over the holidays, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect

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