Training stars of the plastics industry were recently celebrated at the Gala Dinner during the 79th Annual Conference in May. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

 

At this years National Conference, the Thursday evening’s gala conference event, proudly sponsored by Competenz—our Industry Training Organisation—celebrated excellence in training with the presentation of the Trainee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, and Training Company of the Year awards.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists on a well-deserved night of recognition!

Apprentice of the Year

Winner – Rajeneel Kumar, Fisher & Paykel

Finalists - Bhupinder Singh, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

                   - Erik Moeller, Marley NZ

Trainee of the Year 

Winner   - Faleono (Junior) Esekia, Adept Ltd

Finalists - Mounga Havea, Marley NZ

Training Company of the Year

Winner – Pact Group

Finalist - Fisher & Paykel Healthcare

 PlasticsNZ Competenzs PipWalsh RajeneelKumar Competenzs FionaHorneFinalists ApprenticePlasticsNZ 2025 PipWalsh Faleono Esekia FionaHorneFinalist Trainee   Competenz PactFPHC Company

Read the full Competenz Media Releases 

Apprentice & Trainee of the Year - Plastics industry rising stars honoured at Plastics NZ Awards

Training Company of the Year - Pact Packaging NZ leads the way in workplace learning and development