Construction is finally taking off — and keeping it on course means investing in...
On January 1, 2026, the BCITO became a Private Training Establishment, bringing industry training back into the hands of industry. This change brings exciting...
BCITO welcomes CEO’s return
Jason Hungerford has been appointed as the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s permanent chief executive officer, and will take up his position on...
Actions speak louder: BCITO backs women in construction
At 21, Haley Watts was owner of her own Tauranga interior plastering business, learning to quote, schedule and manage cashflow while running jobs on...
BCITO launches Maori trades leadership campaign to address growing qualifications gap
Isolation from support networks is one of the common issues identified as to why many first-year Maori students drop out of their training.
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Letting his work do the talking: Gino Haynes’ flooring journey
For someone who once doubted his ability to gain a qualification, Gino Haynes is the perfect example of, you never know unless you try.
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Building back better — why trades training is vital for economic growth
BCITO director Greg Durkin says high-skilled workforce shortages mean the industry may not be able to meet returning demand, let alone cater to future...
Five ‘generations’ of flooring talent lay the path for each other
For many experienced professionals, taking on apprentices is about more than growing their business — it’s about ensuring the trade has a strong future.
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Waikato’s Moon rises above all others
Hunter Moon from the Waikato region has been awarded the 2024 Registered Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year title. Second place was taken...
BCITO celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future
The BCITO has announced the winners of the 2024 Building Leaders Awards, celebrating outstanding BCITO employers in the trades who are helping build the...
From corporate to carpentry — apprentice takes on a new trade opportunity
Corporate lifestyle rejection results in a new appreciation for the tradesBuilding may be Blair Pedersen’s second career, but it’s given him a totally new...