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Connexis CEO David Worsnop: It's your time to shine

Are you a star trainee who is really going places in your career? Or perhaps you know someone who is? If so, now could be your time to shine as the 2017 industry awards season gets underway. These awards are a huge deal and can be a real career-booster, so don’t be shy – enter now and get the recognition you deserve! Read more from David ...

Save the date! Annual Connection
We are excited to announce that Annual Connection will return to Mystery Creek in Hamilton from 12-14 September 2017. Find out more

Coming up: Civil and Water Industry Awards
Entries are now open for the Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) / Z Energy People Awards, and the Water Industry Operations Group (WIOG) Awards.
Pictured: Winners at the WIOG Awards 2016
How to enter ...

Latest Certified Civil Tradespeople announced
February has been a bumper month for Civil Trades, with eight new Certified Civil Tradespeople being approved by the Board.
Pictured: Nick Middendorf of Headstart Pavements and Excavation Ltd, Tauranga
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Girls with Hi-Vis® is set to return in June 2017
Find out how to get involved to make this year's event the biggest and best yet!
Pictured: Contact Energy Girls with Hi-Vis® day 2016
All the details here ...

Ryan Laurenson of Waikato District Council: Training for a career in the Water Industry
In 2013 Ryan Laurenson completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Water Reticulation and was named as WIOG Young Operator of the Year.

Now still only in his mid-20s, he has progressed from apprentice to become the Reticulation Supervisor at Waikato District Council. Read Ryan's story here

Mel Rakete, trainee cable jointer at EA Networks:
Changing career in the great outdoors
Melanie Rakete is loving life as a trainee cable jointer. As well as gaining new skills and facing different challenges every day, she is working towards qualifications and a trade which will set her up for life. And all of this while following her passion for working outdoors.
Read Mel's story here

Making his mark: Michael Collett of Higgins Contractors, Christchurch
Big congratulations to Michael Collett of Higgins Contractors in Christchurch, who has recently achieved a Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Plant and Equipment. Michael is pictured receiving his NZ Certificate from Higgins CEO David Geor (left) and Canterbury Regional Manager Maru Rout (right). Read the full story