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We currently offer a selection of ZERO fee courses which include training for the industrial, business and financial sectors. Our hands on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. Build a long term work life … View moreWe currently offer a selection of ZERO fee courses which include training for the industrial, business and financial sectors. Our hands on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. Build a long term work life balance specialising in much-needed careers in South-East Auckland while also gaining skills you can take anywhere in the world.
Skills Update Training Institute Mangere and Papakura offers FREE courses and travel costs, FREE Learners or Restricted Licenses, *conditions apply.
Some of the courses offered at our Mangere campus and Papakura campus are:
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Distribution
- Forces Pre Entry
- Hospitality
- Recreation and Sport
- Security
- Welding
Contact us to start your journey towards a smart career that supports both your goals and lifestyle, whether you're in our home town or abroad.
Get set to travel back in time with the Karaka Vintage Day, celebrating its 10th show on March 18.
We have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - … View moreWe have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Public Holidays: Closed
We accept both general waste and green waste by the bag, boot or trailer load. So, load on up and visit us at 10 Austen Place (off Crosbie Road), Pukekohe.
There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha!
The Eagles Golfing Society (EGS) will hold its annual golfing event in Pukekohe this year. The nati…
Auckland's record levels of rainfall in the opening weeks of 2018 and with more of it forecast for t…
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
Bait up and reel down for the Waiau Pa Boating Club's annual Family Fishing Competition on Sunday. …
Get set to travel back in time with the Karaka Vintage Day, celebrating its 10th show on March 18. …
Mercer and Counties Manukau Rowing Clubs rowed their way to success at the North Island Club Championship held at Karapiro last month.
Gardening expert and author Lynda Hallinan joined us us live on Homed on Valentine's Day to share her love of gardening and answer your plant-based dilemmas.
If you missed it, you can see what Lynda had to say and maybe get some new ideas to try in your own garden, by clicking here.
We’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk … View moreWe’ve enabled local charities to raise over $367,000 last year through the use of our community BBQs. Some of our team have also got involved, like dedicated Dave cooking up a feast every weekend. Check out the video below to see why Dave fires up the BBQ each weekend and the next time you walk past don’t forget to purchase a sausage sizzle as all funds go back to your local community.
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