• Call for Entries: 2024 Awards for Excellence

    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,

  • OFPANZ Name Change to Advanced Textiles Association – New Zealand

    At the AGM held in Tauranga on 26th August 2023, the members voted to change the association’s name from the Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand to the Advanced Textiles Association – New Zealand. (ATA-NZ). After 35 years, this change marks a desire to encompass a broader scope within the textiles industry. In February

  • Inspiring Futures Grants Announced

    The first recipients of grants from the Inspiring Futures Foundation have been announced. They include the development of a website and national network for women in the automotive industry, a student loan scheme, and a co-ordinator for a qualifications upgrade. The Inspiring Futures Foundation was established to provide financial support for those working and studying