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The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has launched a new campaign to highlight the achievements of Māori in the building and construction industry and the support available for apprentices in time for Matariki. The aim is to help with retention of first-year apprentices, boost aspirations to achieve qualifications, and strive for leadership roles.

Carpenter Erenihi Kawiti has never been afraid of a challenge. When offered the chance to participate in a BCITO leadership course for young Māori, Mana Whakatipu, Mana Tangata, he jumped at the chance to push himself further – and use his skills to help.

Eighty people gathered at the NorthTec Apprentice Restaurant in Whangarei on Monday, 19th May, to celebrate a significant milestone in the region's trades training landscape. The evening marked the graduation of 18 apprentices who completed qualifications across multiple disciplines, including carpentry, flooring, joinery, painting, and supervisory roles.