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Steel Construction NZ awards apprentices and young achievers

Training and mentoring across New Zealand's structural steel sector were put in the spotlight as two emerging workers won annual honours in Wellington.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Engineering

Malcolm Hammond wins steel industry's top NZ award

His four decades of leadership helped turn a Petone workshop into a major structural steel business, while lifting industry standards and apprenticeships.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Construction

Connexis returns to industry ownership amid skills shortages

The governance shift gives New Zealand infrastructure employers direct influence over training as persistent skills shortages bite across key sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

The overlooked remedy for uncertainty? Go back to learning, says education pioneer academyEX

As AI and economic insecurity reshape work, academyEX says adult education can boost confidence, resilience and adaptability at every age.

By Perrin Rowland • 6 min read • Last week

Robotics

Young engineers find automation careers in horticulture

A shortage of visible pathways is pushing mechatronics graduates into horticulture automation jobs that are reshaping New Zealand's post-harvest sector.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Workforce development stories

Network Infrastructure

Aleph unites Red Alpha Singapore & nuKudo in rebrand

The combined business aims to widen access to tech jobs by training candidates without traditional qualifications for employers in fast-growing fields.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Vector launches skills intelligence for manufacturers

Manufacturers can now spot skills gaps and cover absences faster as Vector's new software tracks validated workforce readiness in real time.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

The quantum revolution is quietly happening

Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last week

Cybersecurity

ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills

More than 100 students are tackling real-world scam and fraud scenarios as Queensland faces the highest share of Australia's cybercrime reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Workforce development stories

Digital Transformation

UK firms face GBP £3.8bn tech overspend on AI costs

Unexpected AI and infrastructure bills are forcing UK firms to divert money from hiring and investment, with overspend put at GBP £3.8 billion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Generative AI

OpenAI widens AI access across four Australian universities

Most students already use AI weekly, prompting four Australian universities to broaden access while tightening rules on assessed work.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Data Analytics

OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service

Existing subscribers will gain access to more than 100 courses on AI, cybersecurity and workplace skills as employers race to close training gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short

Small employers say they still face the bulk of recruitment and mentoring costs, even after Budget measures aimed at easing apprenticeships and graduate hiring.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Singapore CEOs see AI productivity gains but ROI lags

Only 9% of Singapore chief executives have clear real-time visibility on AI returns, despite productivity gains and heavy investment.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

The fastest way to build confidence in AI is to put it in everyone's hands

Broad access to approved tools has helped the insurer drive adoption, with more than 82% of colleagues using generative AI by September 2026.

By David McDonald • 4 min read • Last week

Surveillance

Iveda & Abitronix launch AI partnership across tri-state

The partnership is set to widen AI video analytics use in public safety and create a university training pipeline as demand for monitoring tools rises.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last month