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Unmatched confidence: an interview with female Apprentice of the Year participants

6/03/2026
Master Builders Apprentice of the Year, in partnership with CARTERS, is the leading apprentice competition for the building and construction sector. Haylee Lemon, Jess Nielsen, and Liv Clark are all past entrants, now working in the sector. Sophia Tu

A rewarding and shifting industry: a follow-up chat with women Canterbury branch executives

6/03/2026
We caught up with executives from our Canterbury branches in 2024 about their experiences in the industry, with more women entering the trades and moving into leadership positions. Two years on, we ask what they’re seeing – and doing – in the industr

Apprentice of the Year 2026 - Entries Open!

5/03/2026
Do you have an apprentice ready to level up? Encourage them to enter Apprentice of the Year and test their skills alongside the best carpentry apprentices in New Zealand!

We’re all in this industry together: an interview with Amanda Kerley

3/03/2026
Amanda Kerley is General Manager at Whippet Developments. She is a qualified builder and qualified legal executive. Master Builders caught up with Amanda ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March).

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Hosted by Ryan Castle, where we discuss topics and talk with experts, advocates and business owners in the New Zealand construction industry.