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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.
Feb 29, 2024


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...
Nov 17, 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...
Oct 11, 2023


Grow your own business
MAST’s mission is to work with learners and employers to ensure people are trained with the necessary skills and knowledge to build...
Oct 11, 2023


Get your Wage Survey Brochure now
The information in this brochure provides employers with insights and benchmarking opportunities to remain competitive in the labour market
Sep 21, 2023

Becoming an inspired leader
Noah Smith's journey from boat building at Warren Hay Marine to his experience at the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp is inspiring
Sep 14, 2023


The Apprentice of the Year Award
The Apprentice of the Year Award OFPANZ (Outdoor Fabric Products Association of NZ)
Sep 12, 2023


Edutainment and VR- the buzzwords in on-line learning
Edutainment and Marine Training: Sailing Towards a Virtual Future
Aug 28, 2023

Bright future for marine sector apprentices
Jack Adkins was in Year 12 at Auckland’s Rangitoto College when he made the decision to leave school. “I wasn’t that interested in...
Nov 2, 2022


Hanga-Aro-Rau recognises MAST Academy
Pictured from left to right: Peter Busfield, Executive Director of the New Zealand Marine Industry Association and Hanga-Aro-Rau Industry...
Jul 11, 2022

$230m Apprenticeship Boost extension to benefit around 38,000 apprentices
The Apprenticeship Boost has been extended to the end of December 2023. Apprenticeship Boost supports employers to keep early-stage...
May 10, 2022

Apprenticeship Boost - TEC
Apprenticeship Boost provides support for employers to retain and take on new apprentices as the economy recovers from the impacts of...
May 9, 2022


The Circle of (Work) Life
Becoming an apprentice Alloy Boat Builder was not even on Liam Waymouth’s radar when he was at school. He didn’t know much about boats...
Feb 15, 2022


Graduate Success at Pine Harbour Boat Painters
Recent graduate of the MAST Academy Marine Exterior coatings apprenticeship, Daniel Gatward of Pine Harbour Boat Painters, has...
Jan 17, 2022
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