Pink Shirt Day (Friday 19th May) is an important one on the MATES calendar as we speak up, stand together and do our bit to stop bullying alongside our industry and the wider community. Harassment and bullying affect all sectors in New Zealand. Pink Shirt Day is about...
MATES in Construction New Zealand announces the departure of our Chief Executive Victoria McArthur. This week Victoria addressed the team, sharing that having led the organisation since inception in August 2019, now is the right time for her to pursue new...
Earlier this year, new Field Officer Ronald Tuano delivered MATES in Construction New Zealand’s first Tagalog General Awareness Training. The construction industry has a strong Filipino presence. Delivering mental health and suicide prevention training in...
Field Officer James Sendall has become a recognisable character on construction sites across Northland and Auckland, sporting one of the finest mullets swishing around. Teaming up with the Mental Health Foundation New Zealand, James has taken up the Mullet Matters...
Christchurch-based Field Officer / Case Manager Nicole Stark will speak at the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) International Women’s Day Garden Party. The Garden Party will take place this Saturday 11 March at the picturesque Kate...
MATES in Construction are proud to be a part of the Good Mates Adventure Racing Team, who will take their first strides towards completing GodZone | Chapter 11, a gruelling 578km course today! While the team of four – consisting of Tessa Aukje Dekker, Ian Walsh, Josh...