Fees-free courses for ages 16+
Success is a journey - start yours today with our courses for the Hospitality and Automotive sectors, and Pre-Forces training. Our hands-on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries.
Hospitality:
Hospitality and tourism are amongst the fastest growing areas of employment in the world and the rewards for talented and focused individuals are high. Despite the huge growth in the Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism industry, there is a lack of skilled staff to fill the vacancies. So no matter where you are in the world, there will always be job opportunities for our graduates.
Automotive Course:
The automotive industry is one of the largest in the world, offering a wide range of careers for motivated problem solvers with a can-do attitude and practical skills. Because of the advanced designs and high tech components used in modern vehicles, people in the industry require a high level of knowledge, skills and practical experience. Check out the automotive industry factsheet on MITO, New Zealand's Motoring Industry Training Organisation.
Pre-Forces:
Get the preparation you need with us. Embark on a career where staying fit, travelling the world, meeting new people and enjoying new experiences are all part of the job!
Contact us for more information about studying at our Kelston Campus.
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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52.7% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.8% Critical thinking
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29.8% Resilience and adaptability
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2.7% Other - I will share below!
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