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Student speaker at 2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams – Tiaki Rhodes
"Kia ora koutou my name is Tiaki Rhodes. Before I start this speech, I would just like to say thank you all for coming here tonight and thank you to the people behind the scenes who have organised this event. It's a privilege and honour to be standing up here today...
Sector success inspires new social partnership
A pivot in business strategy, and a period of calm, following one of the most significant building booms New Zealand has ever seen, has afforded global property and construction consultancy WT’s insight into how it can better support the communities in which it...
Legacy project shines light on social ethics for global architects
Pictured: Michael Janeke - Partner, Andrew Perez - Managing Partner Melbourne, Katarzyna Jurkiewicz - Principal, Jean Luc Milis - Business development manager, Mark Middleton - Group Managing Partner, Amanda - Keystone Trust General Manager, Neil Stonell - Managing...
Latest trustee appointment a testament to impact
In a rather satisfying full-circle journey that’s taken her from student to industry leader, 2006 Keystone Trust Key Scholarship recipient Simone Sharp is the latest appointment to the charity’s Board of Trustees. Ms Sharp is the third alumni network member to...
Employee satisfaction linked to corporate responsibility, global real estate leader says
One of the world’s leading real estate firms says that a varied programme contributing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) helps to attract industry talent, with young leaders increasingly seeking positions with organisations which provide innovative...
Keystone alumni becomes youngest director at global property valuations firm
In the competitive corporate world, remarkable success stories serve as a source of inspiration, with few more heartening than that of Keystone Trust alumni and property executive Liam Rooney. At 32, Liam has stepped into the new role as Head of Value and Risk...
Keystone Trust celebrates mentor commitment during National Volunteer Week
At no time in recent history have economic hurdles, barriers to entry and a global health crisis posed such formidable challenges for young people navigating professional pursuits. These circumstances underscore the true value of efforts undertaken by mentors and...
Opportunities give Keystone alumni a chance to pay it forward
Short on time but not opportunities, 2014 Keystone Trust Study Award recipient, current Dilworth School boarding house manager, and large format retail broker at Colliers, James Petherick’s professional success continues to open new doors – though he is sure to leave...
NZX-listed property investor focused on ‘S’ objectives
Just as climate change and governance are shaping up to be key election issues, so too is the education of young adults across Aotearoa-New Zealand. Equipping school-leavers with the tools to succeed in the workplace is an issue thrust to the forefront of the...
The 2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams
It’s a sell-out: 2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams. We are counting down to the 2023 Rugby Lunch proudly sponsored by Wynn Williams on Thursday 24 August at Cordis Hotel, Auckland. We are honoured to have Wynn Williams stand with us to present this...
Construction bosses say an emphasis on foundation skills is the key to productivity
Two leading construction experts say an emphasis on core competencies is the key to developing a resilient and productive building and construction sector in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Speaking from downtown Auckland, Brian Hutton and Simon Sheldon, executives at...
Trust partnership highlights career prospects within the facilities management sector
Keystone Trust’s newest supporter says a global emphasis on health and climate change in the built environment is seeing greater demand for specialists in the facilities management sector, with the organisation hopeful a partnership will illuminate potential career...
Leading retirement village operator Summerset extends ESG framework with Keystone Trust sponsorship
Leading Australasian retirement community operator and property developer Summerset is the latest business to join charity Keystone Trust in a role as Key Sponsor Partner.
Don’t be afraid to pivot and flex, says Keystone alumni
Disillusioned by tough market dynamics as he embarked on a professional career in real estate, Keystone alumni and 2019 Study Award recipient Kamal McEntee-Amziane overcame early career challenges by realising there’s more than one way to achieve your goals. While...
Inspiring leaders within the Trust demonstrate Women’s Day spirit
A reminder to celebrate women’s achievements and our capacity to promote gender equality, March 8th is International Women’s Day, and Keystone Trust is proud to look to its network for some of the country’s finest female-led inspiration.
