MAST responds to re-shaping vocational education and training
MAST Academy contributes to the redesign of New Zealand’s vocational education and training system
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Oct 10
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Nov 17, 2023
Learn how to frame a boat
MAST ran a successful Framing Workshop at Lees Boat Builders, Sandspit Harbour. Facilitator – Mike Birdsall, MAST Academy Training...
Nov 17, 2023
Recognising our coaches
At the Yachting NZ Awards to be held this week, the Emerging Coach of the Year will be honoured for the first time with a custom-made...
Nov 17, 2023
Sailability gets volunteer help from MAST
Sailability offers a unique chance for physically and intellectually disabled children and adults to get into a boat, be safely in...
Nov 17, 2023
Get the right skills for success!
Together with Dale Carnegie, Mast Academy NZ has developed the Skills for Success Leadership Programme for our workplace trainers, for...
Oct 11, 2023
Getting an apprenticeship offer isn’t just down to chance…
The MAST Academy School to Work Transition team promotes apprenticeship pathways in the marine, composites, and industrial textiles...
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