So You Think Your Ute is Exempt From FBT

Are you sure? Nine times out of ten, it won’t be. Just because this type of vehicle is commonly used as a work-related vehicle does not automatically mean a ute  will be exempt from FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax). Take a moment to consider the utes in your business to ensure you are meeting your FBT…

How Wellbeing Is So Important To Us

Lance Burdett Director, Consultant, Facilitator, Communication, Safety, Coping Skills The world has changed considerably in the last few years leaving many people feeling the effects. Do you have a dry mouth for most of the day, a headache that  won’t go away, having random thoughts about your past, mood swings over your day, feeling overwhelmed…

Breaking Boundaries in Exterior Plastering

BCITO apprentice Krishanee Tamou’s journey into the world of exterior plastering is a tale of embracing new challenges and breaking stereotypes. Her  dedication to the trade was recently recognised when she was awarded the Resene Rockcote Apprentice of the Year. This accolade recognises her hard work  and commitment in a traditionally male-dominated field. Winning the…

Education Changing Lives

A trade training initiative in the Far North / Te Hiku o te Ika is giving job opportunities to local youth while supporting communities by installing brand new water  tanks. Tupu Plumbing is a Kaitaia-based training and employment programme set up by Te Aupōuri Iwi Development Trust, Te Hiku Iwi Development Trust (THIDT),  and Crown…