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More mates for
MATES
The Construction Sector Accord is helping MATES in Construction NZ get its programme out to more people
by providing a response fund to help MATES grow the number of field officers and case managers on the ground
and enable mental health and suicide prevention programmes to be delivered to sites across the country.
“We know there is a real issue in the industry, we’re fortunate that the Accord has recognised the effectiveness of the MATES programme and the need for it to be delivered more widely,” says Victoria McArthur, MATES Chief Executive, adding that demand for its services
is more than MATES can currently
supply so more funding is crucial and welcomed.
The programme is being rolled out to 176 sites across New Zealand and 9,892 workers have been inducted into the General Awareness Training so far.
MATES has also accredited two sites, which means that the site has reached the point where it has built the capacity of its team to be able to support each other.
The MATES in Construction 24/7 Helpline can be contacted on 0800 111 315.
https://mates.net.nz/ www.constructionaccord.nz
FOLLOWING THE LAUNCH of the new SmartMate customer accounts in September 2020, last month Mitre 10 NZ released SmartMate ID, a digital account identification that lives on the user’s phone.
The introduction of SmartMate accounts enabled trade customers to shop across the Mitre 10 co-operative with a single account, replacing the need to carry a separate card for each store.
This latest enhancement removes the need to carry a card entirely, replacing it with a unique bar code and PIN for each user.
SmartMate Cash and Charge customers can generate their own digital ID and security PIN through the Mitre 10 Trade Hub using a quick simple process that enables authorised users to download a PIN-protected barcode onto their mobile.
New team members and apprentices are easily added to existing SmartMate accounts with their own unique SmartMate ID and PIN.
And new SmartMate customers can access trade pricing as soon as their account application is approved.
www.mitre10.co.nz
Movers & shakers
JAMIE BONNER HAS
joined the Build People team as Executive Search Specialist. Coming from
Carters, his extensive
knowledge of the
industry’s personalities,
products, and processes enable Jamie
to identify the right talent for his clients along with the best available positions for his candidates.
Alison Roberts has joined Murray Durbin and the team at Enveloped (Auckland) to handle marketing and product development. Says the company: “Alison is passionate about sustainability
and we welcome her experience and enthusiasm to make a difference.” In terms of that experience, Alison was with Tasman Insulation for no less than 14 years, having also worked for Assa Abloy and James Hardie.
Josiah Wearmouth is the newest member of the OX New Zealand team; as Business Development Manager, with a background
in operations and
customer service as
Inventory Manager at Starline Group, Josiah aims to help take OX New Zealand to the next level.
10 NZHJ | MARCH 2021
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