Help Hunter represent NZ in Abu Dhabi

$1,361 of $5,000 goal
Given by 11 generous donors in around 6 months

Help Hunter vie for a medal under the plumbing and heating skill category at the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi.

Auckland

My name is Hunter Turner. I am 21 years old.

I live in Auckland with my granddad. I went to Selwyn College in Kohimarama until year 12 (2012), then went to MIT‘s school of Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying for a year, three days a week and doing pluming work experience for the remaining two days of the week towards the end of the course.

I enjoy mountain biking and surfing.

November the 1st 2013 was when I started my apprenticeship in Plumbing and Gasfitting with a company called J&J Plumbing and Gasfitting. I have come a long way since then, with my boss Mark always increasing my amount of responsibilities, challenges, and perks.

Three years ago, I came second in the WorldSkills nationals, so I’m back! I won the nationals this time around (2016).

So why I want to go to the WorldSkills international competition in Abu Dhabi, is because I will be given the opportunity to represent New Zealand and the silver fern in a competitive event, which I think is pretty special -- so I’m not going to be giving it a half ass effort!

About us

WorldSkills New Zealand is an independent, non-profit Charitable Trust founded in 1986, dedicated to encouraging young people to excel in vocational skills. This is achieved through exposure to competitions at a Regional, National and International level. The purpose of the organisation is to:

• Encourage, recognise and reward skill excellence.

• Raise the standards of skills training in New Zealand.

• Raise the self-confidence and self-esteem of the young participants.

• Have New Zealand recognised as one of the highest skilled nations in the world.

• Promote Skills Training as a first choice career to school leavers.

Use of funds

Funds raised will be used to cover Hunter's travel and accommodation to the WorldSkilsl International Competition in Abu Dhabi in October 2017

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Andy Brabant
Andy Brabant on 31 Jul 2017
Go well fella!
$91
Ferrier-Sutherland family
Ferrier-Sutherland family on 30 Jul 2017
Go for it Hunter! Good luck. All the best. Ferrier-Sutherland family
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Aunty nes
Aunty nes on 30 Jul 2017
Good luck Hunter!
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Hanzie
Hanzie on 30 Jul 2017
Hunter, All the best for your upcoming trip & competition, no doubt you'll blow them all out of the water with your skills!!! Lots of Love (from London) Hanzie xox
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Sensation Developments Millwater
Sensation Developments Millwater on 20 Mar 2017
Good Luck Hunter !!!
$500

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This campaign started on 19 Jan 2017 and ended on 31 Jul 2017.