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SUMMARY:Keeping Up - Are you hitting your limiter?
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our 4th New Zealand Manufacturing Industry Conferencein conjunction with EMEX 2026 \n\n\n\nKeeping Up – Are you hitting your limiter? \n\n\n\nPerception: We live in a world where certainties are disappearing – we’re not sure where the world is heading \n\n\n\nReality: We can be pretty certain about where the world of manufacturing is heading – an increasing pace of technology changes\, with digital technologies at the forefront \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a rich programme of case studies\, reviews\, and practical insights\, attendees will delve into AI\, Industry 4.0 integration\, robotics and human‑robot collaboration\, future‑ready skills\, and workforce upskilling. Complementing this are sessions on growing manufacturing start‑ups\, preparing investors and owners for new opportunities\, and navigating succession—whether passing the business to the next generation\, merging for scale\, or aligning with international buyers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Details \n\n\n\nThis year tickets are simple – two tiers.If you’re a member* of the MAKE│NZ community your tickets are $325+GST eachIf you aren’t a member of the MAKE│NZ community your tickets are $425+GST each \n\n\n\nBoth ticket types include the full day event\, including catering and a networking event post conference. Looking to join MAKE│NZ? You can find out how to register HERE If you’re unsure if you’re a member check in with the team at sabine@makenz.org or dieter@makenz.org  \n\n\n\n*Note – MAKE│NZ offer membership by company rather than by individual\, so make sure to check if your company is a member \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to bring your team reach out to sabine@makenz.org to take advantage of our 3 for 2 deal! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Programme  \n\n\n\n9:00-10:00Welcome to EMEXEMEX opens at 9 a.m. – Feel free to come in early and see the exhibits 9:00-10:00Check-in and day registrationTheme 1: People and Technology Keeping in step with global changes in manufacturing technologies10:00-10:45Dr Jan Polzer (Faculty of Engineering and Design\, Auckland University)Technology Challenges: Industry 4.0 – a chance to workshop with audience interaction10:45-11:30Scott Adams (Argon & Co)Human-robot collaboration – a formal presentation with case studies11:30-12:30Dion Orbell (Buckley Systems) Nathan Hay (Argus Manutech) Kayne Mulcahy (Mulcahy Engineering)Human capital challenges: Skills for the Future – a panel with workshop and audience interaction12:30-13:15Lunch Break and the chance to see the exhibits or talk with peers13:15-13:45Dion Orbell (Buckley Systems) Nathan Hay (Argus Manutech) Kayne Mulcahy (Mulcahy Engineering)A continuation after the chance to discuss over lunchTheme 2: Ownership StructuresFrom start-up to selling your manufacturing business\, and some steps in between – Innovation\, scale and integration with global supply chains13:45-14:45Natalia Galin (Galin Engine) Charlie North (Dawn Aerospace) Josh Down (ENI Manufacturing)Start-Ups – a workshop with leaders in the space14:45-15:10Afternoon Tea and the chance to see the exhibits or talk with peers15:10-15:40Dean Boston (FEWORX)Matching capital and opportunity – an informal presentation with room for Q+A15:40-16:45Richard Rookes (MHM Automation\, Wyma Solutions) Philip Benson (AW Fraser)Amalgamation & agglomeration – An interactive workshop16:45-17:00Wrap Up17:00-18:30Social hour – Drinks and Networking\n\n\n\n\n\nUniversity and Polytech students are also eligible for sponsored tickets\, thanks to the Canterbury Manufacturers Trust\, please contact sabine@makenz.org for details
URL:https://makenz.org/event/keeping-up/
LOCATION:Auckland show grounds\, 217 Green Lane West\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1051\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Growing Our Own\, a Calibrate event at Lyttleton Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off our first Calibrate event – a new style of site visit where we focus on sharing practical lessons\, experiences\, and success stories – we’ll be heading through the tunnel to Lyttelton Engineering. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrowing Our Own will be a chance to learn how the team at Lyttleton Engineering have developed their people. Through their apprentice training programme they’ve developed qualified and experienced staff. Their success can be seen just by looking at their own senior leadership team\, which including 5 Lyttelton Engineering apprentices\, with two being company directors. \n\n\n\nOur hosts will be Richard York – General Manager\, Nick Jessop – Operation Manager\, & Robbie Sutton – Apprentice Mentor. \n\n\n\nYou can expect to walk away with  \n\n\n\n\nPractical ideas for developing and retaining skilled people within your business.\n\n\n\nInsights into how Lyttelton Engineering has built a successful “grow your own” culture.\n\n\n\nReal examples of apprentices progressing into leadership roles.\n\n\n\nIdeas for strengthening partnerships with schools\, Ara\, and industry.\n\n\n\nConnections with manufacturers facing similar workforce challenges.\n\n\n\n\nWhat you need to know: \n\n\n\n\nAnyone in your team who’s looking to help grow the next generation of manufacturers are welcome to attend (please just let us know who to expect)\n\n\n\nArrive between 4:45-5pm for a 5pm start\n\n\n\nThere’s plenty of parking at 31 Godley Quay\n\n\n\nMake sure to wear closed toe shoes\n\n\n\nNo photos or videos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPress plus to register each team member\, hit Get Tickets\, and let us know who to expect! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conversation doesn’t stop after the site visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalibrate 1 – Discover (Site Visit)See how Lyttelton Engineering has built a successful “Growing Our Own” approach and hear the lessons they’ve learned along the way. \n\n\n\nCalibrate 2 – Deep DiveA practical workshop exploring the systems\, processes\, and culture behind Lyttelton Engineering’s approach\, with opportunities to discuss how these ideas could work in your own business. \n\n\n\nCalibrate 3 – Expert DiscussionA facilitated session with industry\, education\, and training leaders focused on accelerating work readiness and building a strong “grow your own” culture across manufacturing. \n\n\n\nCalibrate 4 – Share & LearnAn open discussion where manufacturers share experiences\, challenges\, successes\, and practical ideas with one another. \n\n\n\nCalibrate 5 – Continue the JourneyCapture and share the key learnings with MAKE│NZ members\, explore establishing an Apprentice Mentor Network\, and identify opportunities for future collaboration and ongoing learning. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to participate in these future Calibrations\, reach out to the team!
URL:https://makenz.org/event/growing-our-own-a-calibrate-event-at-lyttleton-engineering/
LOCATION:Lyttleton Enigineering\, 31 Godley Quay\, Banks Peninsula\, Lyttelton
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SUMMARY:Growing Our Own - A Calibrate Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the continued Calibrate series workshop \n\n\n\nAccelerating work-readiness and developing talent from within\n\n\n\nEven if you missed out on the site visit – you don’t have to miss out on the topic.  \n\n\n\nIf your business: \n\n\n\n\nEmploys apprentices or school leavers\n\n\n\nRuns workplace training or development programmes\n\n\n\nHas an ageing workforce\n\n\n\nIs struggling to attract and find talented people\n\n\n\nWants to keep and develop good staff\n\n\n\nNeeds stronger pathways for people to progress\n\n\n\n\n—then this conversation is for you. \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming additional speaker Reiner Vangrinsven – Ewings Apprentice Mentor and a recap of the site visit\n\n\n\n\n\nIndustry experts – David Hoani from Motivationz and Joseph Houghton from the University of Canterbury\n\n\n\n\n\nA round table discussion sharing our learning\n\n\n\n\n\nOver the next three sessions together\, we’ll explore practical ways to: \n\n\n\n\nAccelerate work-readiness\n\n\n\nAttract and identify the right people\n\n\n\nHelp school leavers transition successfully into the workplace\n\n\n\nKeep talented staff\n\n\n\nDevelop and promote people from within\n\n\n\nBetter support workplace training and apprenticeships\n\n\n\nShare what is working across our manufacturing sector\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this series we’ll be able to put to paper what we’ve learnt and shared.
URL:https://makenz.org/event/calibrate-series-goo/
LOCATION:Down the alley\, behind Mexicanos -131 Victoria Street\, Christchurch\, 131 Victoria Street\, Christchurch\, 8013
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