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1997 Study Award recipient “I don’t regret the path I have taken”
Lee Matheson gave indication of his drive in his original Keystone application letter, where, as a 17-year-old, he wrote: “I aim to get the most out of my life by doing everything positive to make it enjoyable and satisfying. A country boy at heart, my interests reflect this. I get great pleasure out of everything I do, and plan to continue, wherever life may take me.”
360 as 1998 Keystone Study Award recipient gives back
The neighbours came to his rescue when Marcus Read needed a suit. The white shirt, the bow tie, the pants and jacket – they provided it all on loan when Marcus was invited to attend his Keystone Awards dinner.
Silver Anniversary for Trust Sponsorship Partner
“This is the best day of my life.” These are eight simple words but a lasting sentiment from a vibrant young lad from Gisborne that resonates with prominent business figure and esteemed trans-Tasman property leader Angus McNaughton today. “He was a school leaver, and...
Our 2024 Keystone Trust Graduates
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari kē he toa takitini - My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, it was not individual success but the success of a collective. Congratulations to our Study Award graduates! Kyle Hollowood 2019 Master of...
Alumni’s Academic Triumph Set to Reshape Housing Futures in Aotearoa-New Zealand
She was seventeen years old and in her final year of high school, juggling responsibilities few navigate successfully, even in adulthood. However, humble beginnings have never held Jacqueline Paul from achievement, nor have they seen her steadfast social consciousness wane. Jacqueline’s story is an amazing story of Wāhine Toa as we celebrate International Women’s Day this year.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with the first Keystone Trust student and first story of our “30 stories for 30 years” series.
Things moved fast for Andrea Salter after she’d given her speech at the annual Keystone awards dinner. It was November 1999. Andrea had just completed five years at Auckland University and was to graduate in 2000 with a Bachelor of Architecture. Before the night was over, she’d been offered two jobs.
Alumni Advocacy Revives Sponsor Relationship
More than two decades ago, as Director at the former Carson Group, Peter Chudleigh embraced a position as a sponsorship partner of the Keystone Trust. Fast forward to now, and the commitment is back in action, prompted by the persuasive call of Trustee and Keystone...
Keystone alumna builds success down under
In the six years since she graduated, a member of Keystone Trust’s alumni network has embarked on a remarkable career journey that’s taken her from Aotearoa-New Zealand, to the bustling construction scene in Australia. With an undergraduate degree majoring in project...
Welcome to our 2024 Scholarship recipients
Selecting the 2024 Study Awards, Key Partner Scholarships and Key School Leaver Scholarships recipients proved a challenging task for our scholarship committee due to the high calibre of applicants. Our Study Award selection committee have been working hard, reading...
Australian-owned construction leader makes connections across the ditch
One of Australia’s largest private construction groups, Built, is investing in the Kiwi talent pool by providing graduate opportunities for the next generation. Built, who also has a presence in New Zealand, is the latest to join Keystone Trust as a Key Scholarship...
Building and construction leader has concrete confidence in industry
A building and construction leader says the future for young people is secure in construction, and the industry offers a safe haven amongst professional noise. Kalmar is the latest business to join Keystone Trust as a Key Scholarship Partner (KSP) in a collaboration...
Collaboration yields best outcomes for rangatahi, building and construction leader says
The chief executive of Urban Development Institute New Zealand (UDINZ) says a multidisciplinary approach to industry challenges is necessary to achieve optimal outcomes for NZ Inc. and the next generation. As the head of an industry association representing...
Chilean experience offers a global perspective
As he sat at his desk in Aotearoa-New Zealand, filling out Keystone Trust’s scholarship application, Kane Robertson couldn’t have imagined that months later, he’d feel the breeze of the Pacific Ocean as he looked out over the Chilean hillside. Following selection as...
2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams
When the final whistle blew on the 29th annual fundraiser, the Keystone team and students were back in the changing rooms tidying up just like the All Blacks. There is nothing more humbling than hosting 600 property and construction professionals and seeing them...
Alumni speaker at 2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams – Louise Bremner
"For those who don’t know me, my name is Louise Bremner. I was the recipient of a 2021 Key Partner Scholarship and am now an Alumni of the Trust. I grew up as a farm kid in rural Bay of Plenty. At my high school, I found a passion in wood technology and business. It...
