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A Proud Moment: Carlos Vailoa’s Journey From Dilworth College to a Tesla Apprenticeship
This article shares how student work experience and school-to-career pathways helped a Dilworth College student secure a Tesla apprenticeship in New Zealand. It highlights the impact of youth employment programmes that support students into real-world opportunities.

Puatala
Jan 133 min read


Growing Confident Voices: Puatala and the HIIT910 Journey
This article follows Puatala’s HIIT910 journey, showing how school-based youth wellbeing programmes help students build confidence, communication skills, and self-belief. Through safe spaces and honest kōrero, rangatahi learn to find and use their voice.

Puatala
Jan 122 min read


Opening Doors: Real-World Work Experience with Rosehill College
This article explores how Puatala partnered with Rosehill College to place students into meaningful real-world work experience across multiple industries. These opportunities help students build confidence, explore career pathways, and connect education with employment.

Puatala
Jan 122 min read


Lifting Skills, Lifting Standards: Building Safer Workplaces Through Forklift Training
This article explains how Puatala Training delivers practical onsite forklift training to improve workplace safety and operator confidence. It highlights why businesses across Auckland, Waikato, and the Bay of Plenty trust Puatala for effective, real-world training.

Puatala
Jan 122 min read


Real Conversations. Real Pathways. Real Opportunities.
This article highlights a Career Experience Day hosted by Puatala and Metlifecare Edgewater Village, where students engaged in real conversations about career pathways. Through hands-on exposure, students explored opportunities and connected learning with the world of work.

Puatala
Jan 122 min read


Fraser High’s Aiga Tasi Brought the Energy — And the Purpose
This article highlights Puatala’s delivery of the Incomparable Programme with Fraser High School’s Aiga Tasi group, focusing on confidence, identity, and leadership. The programme supported students to engage in meaningful conversations around purpose and values in a culturally grounded space.

Puatala
Jan 111 min read


Puatala Team Strategy Session: Mastering the Fundamentals
This article shares insights from Puatala’s recent team strategy session, focused on mastering fundamentals and strengthening long-term direction. By prioritising clarity, consistency, and execution, the team continues to build strong foundations for future impact.

Puatala
Jan 101 min read


Puatala’s Commitment to Pasifika Communities: Shaping the Future Together
This article highlights Puatala’s ongoing commitment to Pasifika communities through skills training and employment pathways. By working alongside government and industry partners, Puatala continues to support meaningful, long-term career opportunities across Aotearoa.

Puatala
Jan 91 min read


Meet Some of the Masterminds Behind Puatala
This article introduces members of the Puatala team and reflects on how strategy, learning, and collaboration shape their training approach. It also shares a preview of upcoming training packages designed to meet the evolving needs of schools and organisations.

Puatala
Jan 82 min read


Puatala and Tangaroa College: Building Mindset Muscles for the Future
This article highlights Puatala’s work with Tangaroa College through the Incomparable Gateway Programme, focused on building confidence and personal growth. By developing mindset and soft skills, students are supported to prepare for future education and employment pathways.

Puatala
Jan 71 min read


Puatala at the MSD Employment Expo: A Step Towards New Opportunities
This article shares Puatala’s experience attending the MSD Employment Expo in Kirikiriroa, highlighting the power of community connection and collaboration. The event brought together organisations and individuals to explore employment pathways and future opportunities.

Puatala
Jan 61 min read


VAKA Series: Partnering for Success with Placemakers
This article highlights Puatala’s VAKA Series workshops delivered in partnership with Placemakers Wiri, focused on leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. The programme supports frontline leaders to build skills that strengthen teams and long-term workplace success.

Puatala
Jan 52 min read


Puatala Launches VAKA Leadership Training
This article highlights the launch of Puatala’s VAKA Leadership Training for LM4 Group, focused on effective communication. The first session explored verbal language, tone, and body language to support stronger leadership and team connection.

Puatala
Jan 41 min read


Embracing Change and Asking the Hard Questions: Are We Relevant in the Market?
This article reflects on Puatala’s approach to staying relevant in a changing market through innovation, learning, and adaptability. By embracing challenge and investing in quality training, Puatala continues to evolve alongside client and industry needs.

Puatala
Jan 32 min read


Celebrating Willie: A Journey of Hard Work and Resilience
This article celebrates Willie’s journey through Puatala’s Impact Programme, from secondary school to an electrical apprenticeship with Northpower. His story highlights the power of resilience, support, and real-world career pathways.

Puatala
Jan 21 min read


Incomparable Programme: Building Mindset, Identity, and Real-World Readiness
This article introduces Puatala’s Incomparable Programme as it rolls out across the region, focusing on mindset, identity, and personal growth. The programme supports students to build confidence, connection, and readiness for real-world challenges.

Puatala
Jan 1, 20261 min read


Celebrating Success: Latu Unga’s Journey with Puatala
This article celebrates Latu Unga’s journey through Puatala’s Impact Programme and his 12-month career milestone with Downer. His story highlights how training, resilience, and support can open pathways to long-term career growth.

Puatala
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Celebrating Sam Nonoa: The Unsung Hero Behind Puatala’s Journey
This article recognises Sam Nonoa’s contribution to Puatala’s journey from its early days as Alignz Training to the organisation it is today. His leadership, commitment, and belief in people have played a key role in shaping Puatala’s growth and impact.

Puatala
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Rocket Lab: Exploring the Opportunities of Science
This article highlights Puatala’s engagement with Rocket Lab, providing Māori and Pasifika students with exposure to STEM careers in the space industry. The visit formed part of Trades Day and showcased real-world pathways into science and technology.

Puatala
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Students Catch the Engineering Buzz at STEM Hub
This article highlights the inaugural STEM Hub event in Waikato, where secondary school students explored engineering and STEM career pathways through hands-on industry experiences. The event connected Māori, Pasifika, and female students with real-world opportunities across trades and engineering.

Puatala
Dec 28, 20252 min read
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