In Taitokerau, Te Puni Kōkiri, along with other government agencies, local rūnanga, schools and the private sector, is working together to harness the potential of young Northlanders with a unique trade training programme.

The Māori Trade Training pilot’s key features are to further develop opportunities for rūnanga and provide positive employment outcomes for rural youth.

The youth now have opportunities to secure apprenticeships, employment or further training as a result of participating in this programme, says Te Puni Kōkiri’s Te Taitokerau regional director, Daryn Bean.