(L) Charlotte McKeon (Trade teacher), Paul Williams(builder), students Imroz Ali, Elijah Lindsay Photo: Charlotte McKeon
There are 70 students at One Tree Hill College who are getting hands on experience in renovating a house - under the watchful eye of qualified tradies.
Kāinga Ora has provided a former state house, originally from Māngere East - which year 12 and 13 students doing the school's trades course are able to work on. Part of the retrofitting involves making the house into a dry and healthy home, and this is aimed at preparing the students for apprenticeships in the building sector.
One Tree Hill College's Teacher in Charge of Trade Charlotte McKeon and year 13 student Imroz Ali talk to Kathryn about the initiative
