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Dec 10

Skills Active Aotearoa trainees and apprentices graduate with flying colours

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to all of our graduates from the past six months. Ka mau te wehi kia koutou! Awesome, everyone!

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Dec 10

Skills Active Apprentice of the Year winner shares the secrets of his success in a new video

A passionate swim teacher with big dreams is the Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year for 2019.

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Dec 4

Consulting on two Recreation and Sport unit standards: Call for feedback!

Skills Active is consulting on two Recreation and Sport Unit Standards.

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Looking inwards and outwards at the Skills Active National Outdoors Hui

A one-day event for collaboration and conversation among outdoor recreationalists, hosted by Skills Active Aotearoa, has generated plenty of energy for positive change.

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Nelson boxing gym a powerhouse of positive change

Nelson’s Victory Boxing reaches out to people from all walks of life, but the heart of the organisation is its youth programme – and now that programme is in the spotlight in a brand new video from Skills Active Aotearoa.

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Skills Active scholarship winner stepping up her skills and supporting strong mums

Briana Herlihy wished more new mothers knew about the amazing secrets of postnatal exercise. Now she’s getting qualified through Skills Active so that she can spread the word.

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Consulting on Outdoor Experiences qualifications: Call for feedback!

Skills Active is consulting on the review of the Outdoor Experiences qualifications.

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Consulting on Music (Level 4) unit standards: Call for feedback!

Skills Active is consulting on the draft unit standards of the NZ Certificate in Music (Level 4).

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Skills Active Apprentice of the Year competition: Showcasing a talented outdoor instructor

Christopher Gilbertson, known to his colleagues as Gilby, has been working in outdoor recreation for 25 years. Now, his commitment, passion and positivity are in the spotlight as he competes for the title of Skills Active Aotearoa Apprentice of the Year.

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