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Alice Rabbitts – Qualified Electricians
Qualified female sparkies only make up 2% of electricians here in New Zealand so Cheree Kinnear caught up with Alice Rabbitts, a young woman hoping to change that. Now a…
A Conversation with Judith Stewart, Chair of Cuthbert Stewart Ltd
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we caught up with Judith Stewart, Chair of Cuthbert Stewart Ltd.
Chronicle #3: A Tale of Trans-Tasman Electrical Standards
Many industries in New Zealand and Australia have long worked with and relied upon joint technical standards – referred to as AS/NZS standards. This makes economic sense given the high…
Chronicle #2: mid-1900s – Early Changes & Challenges
The Federation that was the forerunner of Master Electricians underwent considerable change through the middle of the 20th century. In New Zealand, it was a time of economic growth, infrastructure development,…
Chronicle #1: new futures – 1925 and 2025
In 2025, the Electrical Contractors Association of New Zealand (ECANZ), which now operates under the Master Electricians brand, is celebrating 100 years of representing electrical contractors and contributing to the electrical industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.