With accidents occurring on the road every day, vehicle safety is a huge concern for all New Zealanders. For every fleet of vehicles, safety should be made the main priority. Safety is not the sole responsibility of the drivers, however – it’s also the technicians, dispatchers, and upper management who are responsible. One way that […]

New vehicle suppliers are growing increasingly optimistic about a sustained rebound in sales, as August results continue the upward trend that began earlier this year. A total of 11,739 new vehicles were registered in August, slightly up from 11,671 in July and significantly ahead of the 9,986 units sold in August 2024—a year-on-year increase of […]

Kia has officially entered the pickup truck segment — and not quietly. The all-new Kia Tasman, the brand’s first-ever ute, makes a powerful debut with rugged off-road credentials, impressive towing and payload capabilities, and a level of refinement not typically found in this class. This isn’t just another dual-cab with a badge swap — the […]

Continuing its crackdown on road cones, the Government is soon to force local councils to adopt a risk-based approach to minimise spending on orange witch hats. “New Zealanders have become increasingly irritated by the too-frequently over-the-top use of road cones and costly temporary traffic management around roadworks,” Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This approach causes […]

A new school-based trade training initiative will see Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes students build transportable homes.  The TradeBase program sees Breen Construction partner with Dunstan and Wakatipu High Schools, BCITO and the local industry to offer structured, competency-led learning on real Breen construction sites, right on school grounds.  Managing director Lindsey Breen says the […]

Last year, a landmark British study found that half of the building sector identified themselves as neurodivergent.  Awareness of unique brains has been on the rise for a long time, and it’s shaping the way we build and do business for the better.  By breaking down barriers and promoting accessible learning, all apprentices and employers […]

A pilot that gives high school students manufacturing industry experience will expand to new regions. Launched in Waikato in February, the ‘Earn as You Learn’ initiative gives students paid, real-world experience while they study.  “We know that meaningful, well-paid employment is one of the most powerful ways to change a person’s life and open doors […]

Just 3% of New Zealand’s tradespeople are women. That figure has long been seen as a symptom of the cultural and practical barriers that make the sector feel inaccessible, from a lack of visible role models to workplaces designed with men in mind. Turning intent into action In response, BCITO’s new Actions Speak Louder initiative […]