MATES in Construction NZ

AMAZING . . . One of many words to describe our diverse and strong industry that supported us for our 4th annual Fly the Flag Week. These are just some of the pictures captured by the amazing people across the motu - thank you for supporting MATES and our mahi as we continue to ignite hope. STRONGER TOGETHER #FlytheFlag2024 #mateshelpingmates

BOOTS AND BALLS | GOLF DAY with Dreadnought Civil and Warriors Community Foundation Join us for fun time out at Formosa Golf Resort - Friday 15th November! Registrations are now open for Boots and Balls! More info below!

CLASH FOR CONSTRUCTION | AUCKLAND There are only three more days until table sales close for 2024 Hirepool's Clash for Construction! 💺Interested in a VIP seat? https://lnkd.in/gxRRBzb4 #ClashforConstruction #strongertogether

RESEARCH | MATES in Construction Well-being Survey Report, supported by ASB Bank The 2023 MATES Construction Industry Well-being Survey sheds light on the mental health and well-being of over 2,100 workers in New Zealand’s construction sector. The online and onsite multi-language survey revealed that while overall self-reported well-being has improved compared to previous years, certain groups – such as those with mental illness or disabilities, non-binary individuals, younger workers, those with low support or not in relationships, and workers living in the Te Manawa Taki region – continue to face higher levels of stress and psychological distress. Key psychosocial stressors of concern included high job demand, poor relationships, and exhaustion. You can find out more by reading the full report - https://lnkd.in/gq2SDpbq We will also be joining Construction Health and Safety NZ (CHASNZ) for the SPARK CHANGE Webinar on 26th September when Dr. Chris Bowden (Academic Director, MATES Board), Dr. Lauren Donnan (Research, Evaluation and Innovation Manager) and James Sendall (Field Officer) will be presenting MATES' latest research and what this might look and sound like on site. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/ghndMafN

TOUCH FOOTY FOR ALL | Registrations extended Registrations for Touch Footy For All by Te Waipounamu Touch have been extended to the 16th of September! We're still on the lookout for teams in Nelson, Blenheim, Dunedin, and Invercargill so if you know anyone keen to get amongst this get-together around Touch Footy, head down to the link below! https://lnkd.in/gSbkBWnV #strongertogether #mateshelpingmates

THAT'S A WRAP | FLY THE FLAG 2024 We have loved seeing all of the flags on sites, cranes, cars and on social media this week. Capping off a huge week for MATES in Construction! ✅ 2024 SPARK CHANGE Research Showcase with ASB Bank and BRANZ ✅ World Suicide Prevention Day  ✅ ASB Supportline sponsorship locked in ✅ Three new Research reports ✅ Puāwai Kahurangi Day with Te Rau Ora ✅ Hirepool Clash for Construction tickets on sale ✅ New uniforms thanks to Fashion Biz ✅ Fly the Flag week on sites all over the country. Thank you to our team, volunteers, partners and sponsors for all the mahi involved in getting behind the MATES kaupapa. We couldn’t and cannot do it without you. #strongertogether #mateshelpingmates #flytheflag2024 #ftf2024

Laughter really is the best medicine! 😄 While the mahi we do is serious, the fun and friendships along the way are just as important. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at our incredible volunteers keeping things real during filming. Whether it's tackling tough conversations about mental health or sharing a laugh, we couldn't do this without our dedicated team of volunteers and partners. Thank you for being part of the journey to create a stronger, healthier construction industry…bloopers and all! #suicideprevention #strongertogether #mateshelpingmates #bloopers

SPONSORSHIP | FASHION BIZ We are so excited to announce that Fashion Biz have partnered with MATES and have donated new uniforms for our entire team – everything from our High Vis wear for site, hoodies and coats for those cold and wet days, right through to our new more formal gear for events! The MATES team were delighted to don the new event kit at Monday’s SPARK CHANGE event in Auckland. We are so appreciative of the team at Fashion Biz and thank them so much for their generosity and support of MATES. We are Stronger Together. #mateshelpingmates #strongertogether

PUAWAI KAHURANGI | BROOCHES Ahead of Monday's SPARK CHANGE Research Launch in Auckland, the MATES team came together for a working bee to make 200 Puāwai Kahurangi brooches for our guests in attendance. Aligning with the international Suicide Prevention movement, Puāwai Kahurangi Day provides a local focus with a local Kaupapa and the context of weaving using locally sourced materials. The korero behind the Puāwai Kahurangi brooch, is that there is a way through the pain, to always remember those we have lost, but to find a way to let go of the pain, to heal and come back to Te Ao Mārama. #puāwaikahurangi #strongertogether #matehelpingmates Te Rau Ora

PUAWAI KAHURANGI | A SYMBOL OF AROHA AND HEALING Today marks Puāwai Kahurangi Day - a call for kotahitanga, positive action and finding ways to heal, for our whānau who need it the most. This day is aligned with the Maramataka, corresponding with the Whiro Moon. The day of Whiro is a time where our energy tends to be a bit lower, a time of internal contemplation and when we plant positive intentions for the future. The Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention team at Te Rau Ora have initiated this national campaign, the vision being for communities around the motu to get involved and make their own Puāwai Kahurangi by using local resources and bringing people together. This way, no-one is left out and the concept of healing and strengthening communities happens through koha, korero, mahi-tahi and Kotahitanga. FOR MORE INFORMATION | https://lnkd.in/gQx4aau2 #puawaikahurangi #strongertogether