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Dec 19, 2024
Fighting for speed
Chris Bruwer, a marine tech and jetski racer, champions innovation, reducing weight for speed, and teamwork, proving wins start in the works
Dec 17, 2024
Richard Simonsen: Mastering Many Skills
Richard Simonsen thrives at Canvasland, mastering diverse skills from installations to leadership, with a focus on teamwork and balance.
Dec 17, 2024
Leadership: The Rayglass Team for Future Growth
Rayglass invests in leadership training to equip staff for growth, teamwork, and preparing future leaders for the expanding company
Dec 17, 2024
Leadership: Ethan’s Journey to Grow and Inspire
Ethan Holland's journey from apprentice to GM at Makaira Boats showcases leadership through dedication, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Dec 17, 2024
Q-West: A Legacy of Innovation, Apprenticeships and Growth
Q-West Boat Builders leads NZ’s marine industry with innovation, electric-hybrid ferries, and a strong focus on apprentice training.
Oct 10, 2024
MAST responds to re-shaping vocational education and training
MAST Academy contributes to the redesign of New Zealand’s vocational education and training system
Oct 10, 2024
A massive passion project
Brothers Josh and Arnie Vogels are excelling as part of Emirates Team NZ’s boatbuilding crew, sharing a passion for high-level craftsmanship
Oct 10, 2024
Barry Upokomanu's Journey at Gulf Harbour Marina
Barry Upokomanu turned his love for the outdoors into a career at Gulf Harbour Marina, completing a boatyard apprenticeship.
Aug 1, 2024
From Sailing to Sailmaking
Ella Beever and Phoebe Buckland say the learning opportunities and experiences have been endless since they began their sailmaking apprentic
Aug 1, 2024
Advanced Textiles celebrates creativity and function
As industry trainers of the NZ Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication we were proud to be a sponsor at the Advanced Textiles...
Aug 1, 2024
Courteney Fox takes on RYLA challenge
Courteney Fox was MAST’s recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), and she took up the week-long challenge in June....
Aug 1, 2024
From Apprentice to Mentor: Adaptation and Innovation
Robert McLean, owner of Black Pearl Fibreglass and Work and Play trailers in Hamilton has trained many apprentices since...
May 29, 2024
Sharing a professional approach
MAST Academy’s Training Advisor Mike Howe caught up with Aaron Geerling, a workplace trainer at Surtees Boats - an alloy boat manufacturer.
Apr 2, 2024
Andrea Rosenbaum
Andrea Rosenbaum began her apprenticeship with F50 League NZ Ltd, SailGP and graduated in March this year with the NZ Certificate in Boat...
Mar 20, 2024
MAST Academy Graduation
It has been a time of connections and celebration for MAST, our industry partners and importantly, our apprentices. Marking the...
Feb 29, 2024
Meet Willis Cookson, Launching his Career in Marina Operations
Our MAST School Transition Team have hit the ground running, connecting to schools with our unique pathway programme, Launch it, School...
Feb 29, 2024
Interactive 3D Models and VR Showcase Combo - Engaging, Realistic and Authentic!
Bringing the marine industry to life through interactive 3D diagrams and animations
Feb 29, 2024
A career for the great outdoors
Lochie Freer's Marine Industry journey New Zealand's landscapes are not just breathtaking - they also inspire a way of life deeply rooted...
Feb 29, 2024
We want to say a huge thanks to all our sponsors for Graduation 2024.
We look forward to strengthening our shared vision and achieving even greater milestones together.
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