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
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
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