Blogs
Farmers are working past 65. Who takes over the farm?
October 22, 2026
In 2023, for the first time, New Zealand had more farmers aged 65 and over than in any younger 10-year...
Is agriculture growing as a school subject?
October 21, 2026
At the senior end, it is. NZQA figures show 1,134 students were assessed in Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science...
Electricians, surveyors and engineers top SEEK’s most in-demand roles
October 20, 2026
Six of the 10 roles with the fastest-growing job ads on SEEK are in engineering, construction or the trades. Geotechnical...
Keep your tradespeople on the tools
October 19, 2026
Before the first floorboard is laid, there is often a sofa to move. Perhaps a dining table, a sideboard and...
Oliver Wooles named 2026 Apprentice of the Year
October 16, 2026
Oliver Wooles from the Auckland region has been named the 2026 Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year. Lachy Hughes...
Skills Group calls for degree apprenticeships
October 15, 2026
Degree apprenticeships and access to student loans and allowances are among the changes proposed in a new Skills Group white...
Why AI is slow to reach the farm gate
October 14, 2026
Some of the world’s best-funded farm tech is built here, yet Kiwi farmers are behind the rest of the economy...
From bike shops to blueprints, Declan finds his future in mechanical engineering
October 13, 2026
Declan Wilcock spent seven years in the workforce and two years living overseas before he settled on mechanical engineering. The...
Temuka operator wins Canterbury Westland excavator title
October 12, 2026
Temuka drainlayer Steve McHaffie is Canterbury Westland’s top excavator operator for 2026, after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ)...