New Interislander training
FOR MANY INTERISLANDER crew members school was a tough time, and the opportunity to complete the National Certificate in Educational Achievement without having to return to the classroom was a welcome surprise.
Last month, following an initiative between Competenz and Interislander, 86 crew members graduated with NCEA completing either level one, two or three,
with some achieving all three levels of the senior secondary school qualification. Employees complete their NCEA by building on previous Competenz qualifications already achieved, such as Occupational Health and Safety and Maritime Hospitality. Interislander plans to roll the programme throughout the business later this year – already 40 more employees have signed up.
Historic Wrens celebration
THE NAVY MUSEUM in Devonport will be holding an exhibition honouring the Women's Royal New Zealand Naval Service from 1942 to 1977. The exhibition was put together by former members Margaret Mitchell, Daphne French, Aline Larkins and Jill Thompson with the help of museum director David Wright, and coincides with a reunion being held on Queen's Birthday weekend June 1-3. Any women who served in the WRNZNS, RNZN, RNZNVR or any Commonwealth Navy are invited to register. Contact Margaret Mitchell 09 402 6699, email margaretmitchell@xtra.co.nz
ON WATER BOAT SHOW
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BOAT Show, September 27-30, has been renamed the Auckland On Water Boat Show to reflect the greater diversity of companies wanting to exhibit at the show. Organisers are encouraged by the high level of interest in the new format. With its location in the stunning
Viaduct Harbour marina surrounded by superyachts, and the new Viaduct Events Centre, the Auckland On Water Boat Show will be showcasing the boats, equipment and people who make up and support New Zealand's world-class marine industry. www.auckland-boatshow.com
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