• March 2025 ATA NZ Cutting Edge Newsletter

    Read the latest news from ATA NZ

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Working together to reduce waste

    Working together to reduce waste

    Thanks to Plastics NZ’s ‘CircularConnect’ programme, The Environment Innovation Centre (EIC) got to work with two great teams at Flo & Frankie and Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand. Some of the composite plastic waste streams from advanced textiles companies are difficult (or even impossible) to recycle – so the EIC provided, Duncan’s Canvas, with a

  • Sustainable Waste Management Study

    Sustainable Waste Management Study

    Over Autumn, ATA NZ worked with Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) to design and trial sustainable waste management strategies for the outdoor and industrial textile industry. The EIC team worked with volunteer ATA NZ member, Duncan’s Canvas, to create, communicate and produce better environmental outcomes. The first stage of this project targeted plastic waste materials, particularly

  • REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IS OPEN

    REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IS OPEN

    Registration for the highly anticipated Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand Conference and Trade Show is now open! This event promises to be an experience featuring networking opportunities, and access to the latest achievements in the textile industry. Event Details: Why Attend? Registration Information: Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within

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    2022 OFPANZ Cutting Edge Issue 3

    Check out the latest News in the 3rd Quarter 2022 Cutting Edge here. This issue was sponsored by W Wiggins Find out the latest information about the 2022 Conference. See the winners of the Awards for Excellence Learn the right way to Project Manage with IMNZ. Become part of a business mentoring group with Bizdom

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    2022 OFPANZ Cutting Edge Issue 2

    Check out the latest News in the 2nd Quarter 2022 Cutting Edge here. This issue was sponsored by Reid & Twiname. Find out the latest information about the 2022 Conference. Learn some tips on Recruiting Strategies and some helpful information on keeping your business safe in the cyber world. Celebrate the achievements of some of

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    2022 OFPANZ Cutting Edge Issue 1

    Check out the latest News in the Cutting Edge here. This issue was sponsored by QCD. Find out the latest information about the 2022 Conference. Learn some tips on cross training your employees and what is new with the Apprentice of the Year Awards. Other topics include information about conference and MAST’s workplace Trainer Module.