September 10 2025
As a thank you to automotive businesses all over the country, we've presented Smoko Shouts to 12 automotive businesses throughout August and into September, with three of those businesses also featuring on a MITO co-branded billboard.
We’re incredibly grateful for the mahi these businesses do every day to support learners, grow skilled teams, and keep the automotive industry thriving. Their efforts play a huge role in shaping the future of the sector, and we’re proud to celebrate them by getting together with some kai.
Over eight weeks, we asked automotive employers across New Zealand about the importance of hiring and training apprentices.
Everyone who contributed could go in the draw to win a smoko/morning tea shout. Plus, we had an additional prize for employers with a current MITO apprentice on board—to win one of three billboards, co-branded with MITO.
Congratulations to our winners located all across the country! Thank you for your efforts in training the next generation.
Northern winners
Smoko shout and billboard: Truck Tech Solutions Limited (Silverdale, Auckland)
Smoko shouts:
- Scania NZ (Whangārei)
- John Edwards Motors Ltd (Ōtāhuhu, Auckland)
- Premier Panelbeaters & Mechanical Ltd (Helensville, Auckland)
Central winners
Smoko shout and billboard: T M Autos Ltd (Napier)
Smoko shouts:
- Wiseman Panelbeaters (Feilding)
- A&V Automotive T/A PitStop Te Rapa (Hamilton)
- Waiwhetu Auto Services (Lower Hutt, Wellington)
Southern winners
Smoko shout and billboard: Heavy Diesel Support Ltd (Dunedin)
Smoko shouts:
- Rocky Auto (Hillsborough, Christchurch)
- Avon City Ford (Sockburn, Christchurch)
- Central Machine Hire (Wānaka)
