Aotea Maori Trade Training

02/02/2025

She started working at Pizza Hut with a handwritten note at age 15.

22/01/2025

Hahaha

22/01/2025

And that's a wrap—well, almost! The team still has some work experience hours to complete the Certificate in Construction PreTrade, Height Works Level 3, but what an incredible milestone in finishing their training modules with Trainer Brendon from VHNZ.

The final two days were nothing short of amazing, as the team mastered forklift driving and confidently learned how to load and unload goods.

A huge thank you to Brendon for sharing his expertise and guiding the team through their journey. 👌

Shout-out to Dean and Whaea Gloria from Aotea Trade Training Ltd for all the behind-the-scenes efforts support is truly appreciated 👏

Let’s go—sharp and ready!😎

19/12/2024

Awesome

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A three-way collaboration is taking industry training to a new level.

12/12/2024

12/12/24: The team spent two days with Darcey Kitchener from Scaffwise Eltham, our scaffold expert. After classroom training, the boys successfully built scaffold platforms up to 5 meters tall. They demonstrated excellent communication, mastered new terminology, and showed great cooperation skills. Notably, for some, they completed their first tower build and efficiently assembled and disassembled the scaffolding. Another skill for the Kete boys, building your mātauranga. Thanks, Dean, for the update and photos. Ka pai koutou.

05/12/2024

On behalf of the team, thanks for your kind feedback Steve....

Morena Alan,

I am passing on the trainer, Steve Ritson, comments from first aid last week:

What an amazing Cultural experience being part of your "Pre Trade" journey to get the team back into employment. It was an honour to be part of the morning welcome and felt priveleged to be there. The day was very well received and all worked and engaged extremely well. Apologies for not seeing you again at the end of the day. Hopefully I will be involved in more training for you, and I now have a better understanding of what you are doing.
Thank you. Steve

I spoke to my POC ref the course as I finished slightly early due to "loosing momentum" with the lads. We completed all elements and had an excellent day and 100% back the learning and knowledge but the role play and scenarios was falling apart! Discussions had instead but I felt it better to end on a high with the lads rather than drag it out longer. This was well received. If you could pass on my message, please. Thanks.

Kind Regards | Ngā Mihi,

Michelle Phelan | Account Manager – Taranaki

027 306 8905 | Michelle.Phelan@vhnz.co.nz


WELL DONE TEAM!!

04/12/2024

Wednesday, day 2 of the week for the boys having a play around on the Scissor Lifter after a full morning of theory assessment. Practical closely monitored by VHNZ Trainer Curtis. Thanks mate for your teaching and experience with our team.

04/12/2024

Practical lessons for Tues - Manual Handling and Site Safe. Another full day for all with VHNZ Trainer Curtis.

04/12/2024

First Aid training with VHNZ Trainer Steve last week. Full day for the lads, but all managed to get through. Kapai koutou katoa

23/11/2024

TOITU TE TIRITI HIKOI UPDATE FOR KAHUNGUNU - They're coming our way whānau. Day 5 of this National Hikoi is Friday 15 November. See the attached table for more info. There are three pōhiri at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga on Friday. 4pm for Heretaunga, 5pm for Te Ikaroa Rāwhiti and our Wairoa whānau, 6pm for the Main Convoy. It's not too late to koha kai or tautoko at the kura. Call into the kura today and ask for Maku. On Saturday, Come to the Town Clock on Heretaunga Street Hastings and Join the Activation Hikoi. It's going to be awesome! Line the streets, wave your flags, hold firm to your mau rakau and tokotoko, swing your poi and wave your leaves, wear your korowai, and your Te Reo Māori designed kakahu and blankets! Make your local experience the best then post up all your photos on facebook and continue your support from home. You don't need to carry on with the puku of the Convoy. If you do, Be Prepared to look after yourself. FYI, the runners have their own route, please stay out of their way. Do not try to join the runners! https://www.kahungunu.iwi.nz/toitutetiritihikoinov2024

23/11/2024