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Lighting the way
100 years of electrification

A celebration of New Zealand’s electrical industry and its incredible journey over the past century with Master Electricians.

What’s it like to be the first?

Published March 2025 by Cheree Kinnear, Master Electricians

What does it take to be a Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge Winner?

Matt Slater was the first and Cheree Kinnear caught up with him to see what the now business owner and employer is up to these days and asked him some advice for those looking to enter the 2025 Challenge. Thanks to Powerbase for supporting this content.

Lighting the way 100 years of electrification

What’s it like to be the first?

What does it take to be a Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge Winner?

Lighting the way
100 years of electrification