Welcome to Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure. We represent many industries including concrete, construction, electricity, gas, infrastructure, plumbing, roading, telecommunication, and water.

We aim to transform access to education and strengthen the construction and infrastructure workforce through partnership and connection across the motu.​

Māori-owned construction businesses growing

Poipoia te kākano, kia puāwai.
Nurture the seed and it will grow.

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National Māori Housing Conference a valuable event

The National Māori Housing Conference is a biennial event that is happening from 29-31 March 2023.

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Access Trades SRG making great progress

The Access Trades Strategic Reference Group (SRG) held its second meeting on Tuesday, 2 March.

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