Oil & Gas Exploration Reopens in NZ: What It Means for Trade & Engineering Businesses

Marsden Point, New Zealand. Decommissioned rusting oil refinery, which refined crude oil from 1964 to 2022. Photo taken in 2025.

The New Zealand Government has officially reopened oil and gas exploration nationwide, ending the 2018 ban. This decision creates new opportunities but also new demands for businesses involved in energy, infrastructure, and heavy industry. Quick Answer: Companies preparing to explore or support oil and gas projects will need skilled trades and engineering staff. Recruitment partners…

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How to Successfully Integrate and Manage Engineering & Trade Temps in Your Team

Project manager meeting consultant with Trade Assistant

Bringing in engineering or trade temps can give your business the flexibility and specialised skillset it needs during peak workloads, shutdowns, or critical project phases. Whether you’re hiring contract mechanical fitters or industrial electricians for plant maintenance or scaling up with extra hands through temp labour hire, the key to getting great results lies in…

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