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From Sailing to Sailmaking
Ella Beever and Phoebe Buckland say the learning opportunities and experiences have been endless since they began their sailmaking apprentic
Aug 1, 2024


Advanced Textiles celebrates creativity and function
As industry trainers of the NZ Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication we were proud to be a sponsor at the Advanced Textiles...
Aug 1, 2024


Courteney Fox takes on RYLA challenge
Courteney Fox was MAST’s recipient of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), and she took up the week-long challenge in June....
Aug 1, 2024


From Apprentice to Mentor: Adaptation and Innovation
Robert McLean, owner of Black Pearl Fibreglass and Work and Play trailers in Hamilton has trained many apprentices since...
Aug 1, 2024


Sharing a professional approach
MAST Academy’s Training Advisor Mike Howe caught up with Aaron Geerling, a workplace trainer at Surtees Boats - an alloy boat manufacturer.
May 29, 2024


Win tickets and see you at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show!
Win tickets and see you at the Hutchwilco Boat Show!
Apr 30, 2024




Andrea Rosenbaum
Andrea Rosenbaum began her apprenticeship with F50 League NZ Ltd, SailGP and graduated in March this year with the NZ Certificate in Boat...
Apr 2, 2024


MAST Academy Graduation
It has been a time of connections and celebration for MAST, our industry partners and importantly, our apprentices. Marking the...
Mar 20, 2024


Come and see us at The Auckland Boat Show!
Check out our stall, and find out about careers in the marine industry, work and apprenticeship training and how to get started. Look...
Mar 6, 2024


Meet Willis Cookson, Launching his Career in Marina Operations
Our MAST School Transition Team have hit the ground running, connecting to schools with our unique pathway programme, Launch it, School...
Feb 29, 2024


Interactive 3D Models and VR Showcase Combo - Engaging, Realistic and Authentic!
Bringing the marine industry to life through interactive 3D diagrams and animations
Feb 29, 2024


A career for the great outdoors
Lochie Freer's Marine Industry journey New Zealand's landscapes are not just breathtaking - they also inspire a way of life deeply rooted...
Feb 29, 2024


We want to say a huge thanks to all our sponsors for Graduation 2024.
We look forward to strengthening our shared vision and achieving even greater milestones together.
Feb 29, 2024


Learn how to frame a boat
MAST ran a successful Framing Workshop at Lees Boat Builders, Sandspit Harbour. Facilitator – Mike Birdsall, MAST Academy Training...
Nov 17, 2023


Recognising our coaches
At the Yachting NZ Awards to be held this week, the Emerging Coach of the Year will be honoured for the first time with a custom-made...
Nov 17, 2023


Sailability gets volunteer help from MAST
Sailability offers a unique chance for physically and intellectually disabled children and adults to get into a boat, be safely in...
Nov 17, 2023
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