New Training Centre Alert!
Due to high local demand, we are excited to announce that we have opened a new training centre in Rotorua! Come and find us at 43 Tallyho St, Mangakakahi, Rotorua. Courses are live for booking, so get browsing via our booking platform, or get in touch with our team to discuss further details! 0800 72 33 848 […]
HIANZ Excellence Awards
It was a pleasure to recently attend the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (Inc.) (HIANZ 2023) Hire Excellence Awards, held in the Banquet Hall of Parliament. He mihi nui tēnei ki a koutou katoa (huge congratulations to all the winners) for all their hard mahi over the last year, including MIZIN Cabin Hire, Coast Group, and Get Set Event […]
BOP Pre-Trade Graduation
Meet some of the awesome BOP crew that just graduated with their Certificate in Construction Pre-Trade (High Work) Level 3! It’s an honor to celebrate the results of the hard mahi that goes into these programmes, so a huge congrats to all our trainees on their achievement last Friday! Above images: 1 – Bodean Peters […]
Wāhine in Trades Open Day
Last week we were thrilled to have held the Wāhine in Trades Open Day at VHNZ Tauranga, an incredible event dedicated to promoting women in the trades! This day was all about breaking barriers, connecting with industry experts, and empowering the next generation of tradeswomen. There were plenty of networking opportunities, allowing attendees to connect with […]
Daffodil Day at VHNZ
Celebrating Te Rā Daffodil (Daffodil Day) at VH. Across our center’s and offices, VH recognised the importance of Daffodil Day in NZ. We had shared kai, adorned our offices in yellow, made paper daffodils, and we also purchased fresh daffodils from The Cancer Society of New Zealand. Cancer has most likely affected all of us in […]
We have an APP!
Tired of having to track your certificates and remember which course you’ve achieved and when you achieved it? Look no further! Say hello to our App! Key Features: Benefits to You: Download the Vertical Horizonz App from the App Store/Google Play Store.
GWO Conference 2023
Wellington Account Manager Nicole, recently headed across the ditch to Melbourne to attend the GWO Exhibition and Conference 2023 with our team at Vertical Horizonz Australia. As a recognised provider of the Global Wind Organisation’s Basic Training course, they found immense value in understanding potential changes within the industry. Nicole also headed to Brisbane to catch […]
RANZ Conference 2023
This month our team attended the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) conference in Nelson. Our Chief Operating Officer, Marcus Bathan, was also part of a panel discussing the progress that has been made in the last 12 months to improve training for learners and employers in the roofing sector. Marcus spoke about what Vertical Horizonz has achieved […]
New Forklift Good Practice Guidelines
The New Zealand Forklift Industry Association (NZFIA) recently released its revised and updated Forklift Good Practice Guidelines in June 2023. The guidelines provide an important set of standards to promote best practice and safety in the use of forklifts in New Zealand workplaces. VHNZ welcomes the increased focus on forklift safety and are pleased to see the updated guidelines. […]
VHNZ Launches Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Policy
VHNZ is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy, which aims to support the communities in which we operate. With this policy, VHNZ employees can participate in giving back and contributing to the enrichment of their lives and the lives of others. Marcus Bathan, VHNZ’s Chief Operating Officer, recently […]