Apprentice challenge
An Ashburton building apprentice has won the Mid-South Canterbury New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge for 2022.
Scott Dallas, 22, a building apprenticeship at H2 Builders in Ashburton and the only entrant from Mid-South Canterbury, won the title after competing alongside Canterbury entrants in the event on April 9 at Hamptons ITM in Christchurch.
As well as winning the regional champion title, Dallas also won a $500 ITM voucher to redeem on trade tools and earned a place in the national final representing Mid-South Canterbury at the national final at the NZCB Annual Conference in Hamilton in November.
NZCB industry pathways and apprenticeship manager, Nick Matthews, said the competition highlighted the "high-calibre of passionate apprentices" training in the industry, following a record uptake of building apprenticeships in recent years.
Matthews said the events are a great opportunity to give the community an inside look at building apprenticeship training, and to celebrate those apprentices that have excelled in their field.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.
With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?
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42.1% Yes - we like to be prepared
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42.1% Nah
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15.8% This is on my to-do list!
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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