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Anare Elers of PowerNet with his trophy as winner of the trainee cable jointer competition, alongside Mark Thompson, regional account manager for TE Connectivity. Photo: Supplied

Invercargill apprentice Anare Elers wins national trainee cable jointer title at his first attempt

The PowerNet apprentice beat three others at Annual Connection 2026 in Pukekohe, while Omexom Invercargill's Jessie King was named Advanced Trainee of the Year.

3 days ago

High-voltage transmission lines running from the Manapouri power station across Lake Manapouri. Photo: Pseudopanax / Wikimedia Commons, public domain

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Invercargill power technician Jessie King named NZ advanced energy trainee of the year

Omexom power technician Jessie King, who started with PowerNet straight out of school in 2016, has won the advanced trainee title at the 2026 Connexis Energy Trainee Awards.

1 Nov 2026