Regional Competitions
Southland Region
Southland – Invercargill SIT
This year the Southland region will host its seventh regional competition. In previous years Southland has run up to eight competition categories, although for 2021 it’s just the two Skill categories.
Automotive Skill Competition: The automotive technology competition will be held over the 29 and 30 April in the SIT automotive workshop.
Plumbing and Heating Skill Competition: Apprentices undertaking their regular plumbing block courses will have the opportunity to compete in the plumbing and heating competition during their block courses over May, June, and July. Those outside of training, who would like to enter will be given a time to attend and compete.
To enter either of these competitions click here to register online.
We would like to thank SIT for the use of their facilities along with the support of their staff and tutors.
Southland Regional Chair / Co-ordinator
The Southland event is organised by Glenys McKenzie. Glenys has been involved with WorldSkills New Zealand for many years, she is a passionate supporter of training and the Southland community. Over the years Southland has achieved excellent results in the WorldSkills competitions, click here for the Southland Hall of Fame.
Southland Results
Brad Robertson Silver Medal Automotive Technology – National Competition
Lauren Philips Silver Medal Plumbing – National Competition
Jeff Sutton Silver Medal Automotive Technology – National Competition
Isaac Wairau Plumbing and Heating Silver Medal – National Competition
Jeff Sutton Gold Medal Automotive Technology – Oceania Competition
Adam de Pass Medallion of Excellence Plumbing and Heating – International Competition, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Adam de Pass Best of Nation New Zealand International Competition, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Adam de Pass Gold Medal Plumbing – National Competition
Michael Good Gold Medal Joinery – National Competition
Nick Bastiaansen Gold Medal Maintenance Engineering – National Competition
Seth Ward Gold Medal Industrial Control – National Competition
Jeff Sutton Bronze Medal Automotive Technology – National Competition
Jonathon Devon Silver Medal Automotive Technology – National Competition
Matthew Beer Silver Medal Brick – National Competition
Ben Fraser Silver Medal Joinery – National Competition
Adam Hutchison Bronze Medal Brick – National Competition
Troy Wyatt Bronze Medal Plumbing – National Competition
Shaun McInerney Medallion of Excellence Electrical Installation – International Competition London, UK
Trent McKenzie Silver Medal Electrical Installation – NationalCompetition
Shaun McInerney Silver Medal Industrial Control – National Competition
Andrei Sevciuc Bronze Medal Automotive Technology – National Competition
Ben De Groot Medallion of Excellence Electrical Installation – International Competition Calgary Canada
Ben De Groot Best of Nation New Zealand International Competition Calgary Canada
Ben De Groot Gold Medal Electrical Installation – National Competition
Doug Robbie Gold Medal Carpentry – National Competition
Hayden Gentle Silver Medal Carpentry – National Competition
Jonathon Crooks Gold Medal Carpentry – National Competition
Matthew Cole Silver Medal Welding – National Competition