Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge
The Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge is an annual competition held across New Zealand to find New Zealand’s BEST electrical apprentice! This competition is open to ANY electrical apprentice with a current training agreement regardless of employer.
Registrations opening soon
Dates & Venues
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Monday 12 June |
Invercargill |
TBA |
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Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 June |
Dunedin |
Etco, 8 Jutland Street, Jutland Estate |
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Tuesday 20 June |
Timaru |
The Southern Trust Events Centre, Aorangi Park, 70 Morgans Road |
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Thursday 22 June |
Christchurch |
Independent Line Service (ILS), 751 Harewood Rd |
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Tuesday 27 June |
Blenheim |
Marlborough Civic Theatre, Arthur Street |
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Friday 30 June |
Wellington |
Basin Reserve, Rugby Street |
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Tuesday 4 July |
Palmerston North |
Copthorne Hotel, 110 Fitzherbert Avenue |
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Thursday 6 July |
New Plymouth |
Plymouth International Hotel, 220 Courtenay St |
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Tuesday 18 July |
Napier |
Etco, 73 Austin Street, Onekawa |
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Monday 24 July |
Tauranga |
Etco, Unit 1, 2 Keahi Rise |
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Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 July |
Hamilton |
The Bledisloe Function Centre, Gate 3, 125 Mystery Creek Road |
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Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 August |
Auckland |
Etco, 24A Alright Place, Mt Wellington |
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Friday 4 August |
Whangarei |
TBA |
How it works
Apprentices throughout the country will compete in two divisions, vying for the esteemed titles of:
- New Zealand’s Top Electrical Apprentice – Industrial Section
- New Zealand’s Top Electrical Apprentice – Commercial & Domestic Section
Download the following information sheets for all you will need for your Apprentice Challenge Day! More information about each section will be sent to competitors prior to each event.
There is also a third title – the Initiative Award – which is based on how the finalists present themselves, their initiative towards Health and Safety, and how they conduct themselves within a competition setting.
Preliminary regional rounds will be held in cities around New Zealand, with the finals being held in Auckland on in late August.
This is definitely not a daunting exercise – all competitors get a head start!
Prior to the competition each competitor will be given a guideline of what they will be tested on. This is so they are aware of what is expected of them – we want this to be an educational experience for them, as well as a competition. In some cases, this gives apprentices the chance to try a skill that they have not yet had a chance to, and with the guidance of their employer they will be able to expand their knowledge pool.
The top competitors from each preliminary event will go home with some awesome prizes. There is also a ton of spot prizes.
Who goes to the finals?
The top 5 national competitors from each division (Domestic/Commercial and Industrial) will get to go to the finals for an all-expenses paid trip to battle it out for the title of Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge winner.
Eligibility criteria
- Must have a minimum of 6 months, but no more than 45 months, on the job experience
- Must have a current training agreement.
Any queries should be directed to Libby Carson, Event Manager – Apprentice Challenge at or call 027 2693939.
2022 Apprentice Challenge Winners
New Zealand’s Top Industrial Electrical Apprentice
Mathew Masters
Employed by Etco – hosted by Dalton Electrical
New Zealand’s Top Domestic/Commercial Electrical Apprentice
Thomas Mitchell
Employed by Etco – hosted by Hedley Electrical
Initiative Award
Jiehong Tan
Employed by Etco – hosted by Dalton Electrical
Read the offical Press Release
2022 Finalists
We are delighted to announce this year’s five finalists for the Industrial and Domestic/Commercial Sections who’ll be competing at this year’s finals on Friday 14 October in Auckland. The finalists this year are the top five points scorers in their sections, a list of finalists can be downloaded here.
2022 Regional winners
Congratulations to the 2022 regional winners, a list of all regional finalists can be can be downloaded here.