Taranaki Construction Connect
Bringing professional development opportunities to Taranaki
Our training programs are designed to equip construction professionals with the skills and certifications needed to excel in the industry. Offering flexible courses and expert-led sessions, we ensure you’re always prepared for the next challenge.
Working across the 30plus National Construction Industry Associations and Regulatory Agencies, WITT will strive to increase professional development opportunities in Taranaki and attract roadshows to the region.
- Delivering professional development sessions that are eligible for CPD and LBP points.
- Using the influence of a collective member ship to encourage roadshows and presentations to come to Taranaki.
- Online calendar of Professional Development events from various National Associations, and training providers available in Taranaki.
- Hosting supplier product training sessions.
Upcoming events
| Time | Date | Event Information | Presenter | Association |
| 5.30pm - 7pm | Thursday 8th May 2025 |
Project Maunga – Taranaki Base Hospital Site Tour |
Jake Van Tuinen, Project Manager Leighs Construction | NZIQS / NZIOB |
| 8am-11an | Thursday 8th May 2025 |
Building Resilience Workshop Level 3 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 5.15pm - 7pm | Tuesday 13th May 2025 |
Network of Trades |
Cambie Architectural Solutions | Taranaki Chamber of Commerce |
| 5pm - 7pm | Monday 12th May 2025 |
Sustainability on the Jobsite - Workshop https://events.humanitix.com/host/nawic-taranaki
|
Colleen Thorpe BECA | NAWIC /WITT Taranaki Construction Connect |
| 10am -2pm | Thursday 22nd May 2025 |
Women in Trades Event 2025 - Exhibitor and Sponsors Registrations https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e2d681a290e44fc6b2a66338a3ec20d8 |
Women in Trades | Women in Trades Taranaki |
| 10am - 2pm | Thursday 22nd May 2025 |
Women in Trades Event 2025 - Community attendance registrations |
Women in Trades | Women in Trades Taranaki |
| 4pm - 6pm | Thursday 22nd May 2025 |
NAWIC Afterparty - Women in Trades |
NAWIC | NAWIC |
| 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm | Thursday, 5 June 2025 |
Passive fire safety products, solutions and compliance https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/937e228b290d4a56b5092862c169e41a |
Sam Roiall - Contego | WITT, Taranaki Construction Connect |
| 5.15pm - 7pm | Tuesday 10th June 2025 |
Network of Trades https://www.taranakichamber.co.nz/events-training/events/global-metal-solutions-network-of-trades/ |
GMS Global Metal Solutions |
Taranaki Chamber of Commerce |
| 8am-11am | Thursday 26th June 2025 |
Leading Wellbeing Workshop Level 2 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley |
Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 8am-11am | Thursday 3rd July |
Building Resilience Workshop Level 3 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 7am - 8.30am | 10th July 2025 |
Clarus Breakfast -New Energies Projects https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0f10637f56d9467b9d45189c5c870814 |
Clarus (Firstgas) Tim Lepper – Senior Projects Manager Brad Van Der Merwe – Senior Projects Manager |
WITT, Taranaki Construction Connect |
| 8am-11am | Thursday 28th August 2025 |
Buddy and Leading Wellbeing Combined Workshop Level1 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 8am-11am | Friday 29th August 2025 |
Leading Wellbeing Workshop Level 2 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 8am-11am | Thursday 4th September 2025 |
Building Resilience Level 3 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm | Thursday, 23 October 2025 |
Passive Fire protection systems https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5466ef6691c9491f8f3be446eb42dc1a |
Shane Wyatt, Tech Coatings | WITT, Taranaki Construction Connect |
| 8am-11am | Friday 17th October 2025 |
Leading Wellbeing Workshop Level 2 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
| 8am-11am | Thursday 23rd October 2025 |
Building Resilience Level 3 |
Dr. Andy Walmsley | Building Wellness Taranaki |
Bringing continued professional development opportunities to Taranaki:
Membership in a national association offers valuable benefits, including industry connections, professional development, and enhanced credibility. However, for individuals and businesses outside the main cities, accessing these opportunities can be challenging.
Continuing professional development and networking events often come with significant costs, limiting participation. Taranaki Construction Connect aims to bridge this gap by serving as a professional development hub for Taranaki’s construction sector—making professional development and networking more accessible and beneficial for the local industry.
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