The New Zealand Traditional Boatbuilding School is dedicated to providing tuition, expertise and resources to ensure that the heritage, knowledge and skills of Traditional Boatbuilding in New Zealand is maintained for the future.
The founding trustees: Bruce Tantrum, Robert Brooke,
Harold Kidd and Ron Jamieson.
Patron
Mr John Street
Trustees
Mr David Glen
Mr Ian McRobie
Mr Bruce Tantrum
Mr Steve Cranch
Ms Rebecca Hayter
Mr Colin Pawson
The New Zealand Traditional Boatbuilding School is
registered as a private training establishment by the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of
the Education Act 1989 and is accredited to provide
education and training based on the NZ Marine Industry
Training Organisation’s Units of work.
There are popular night school hobby courses available
designed to meet the particular needs of the boating
enthusiast, as well as specialised one day courses.
NZTBS has premises at Hobsonville Air Base, facilities
include:
- Workshops for both long and short term courses
- Extensive research library
- Class rooms for theoretical studies
- Administration facilities
- Recreation facilities
