Who We Are

We started in 1988 and now 30 years on, we CONTINUE to be a successful family owned and operated business providing FREE, QUALITY and nationally recognised training in:

Building and Construction
Literacy and Numeracy

Lillian Kershaw – founder, teacher, mother, nanny and great nanny is a high school teacher by trade. Her passion lies in helping others learn, grow, and create amazing futures for themselves and their families. “It is important for people to know that if they don’t fit “the mould” there’s always a plan B!” Our students, their parents and grandparents often tell us that we are the perfect plan B!

When we say family business, we mean it. We are now into our third generation of Kershaw’s. Managers, tutors, administration staff and even our cleaners are family. You can’t help but feel safe and cared for when you walk in our doors.

We offer more than just training but a place of hope and motivation. It brings us the “BEST FEELS” to see our students leave our programmes confident, ready to work and ready for the world - building a brighter future becomes reality.

Dream It, Want it, Slay it!
Mauri Ora

Kershaw is a proud sponsor of the Special Children's Christmas Party

Free Building and Construction Course

Free Get Ready Course

Success Stories

“What I completed at Kershaw Training enabled me to - A) have confidence, B) have the right skill sets and C) develop my skills further and land the job!”

Elizabeth Abernathy

Success Stories

“School wasn't for me, but when I came to Kershaw's it was all good. They helped me in the classroom, the workshop and it's even made me a better person at home.”

Hikairo Tengu

Success Stories

“I finished school early but didn’t have much of a plan. The "Get Ready" program was legit and it helped me get qualified with a NZQA Level 2 in Business Administration and Computing – I have a plan now!!”

Felicity Taumata

Success Stories

“I wanted to be a builder but needed help with my entry assessments. I was told Kershaw’s was the place to go so I did. I completed with 100% attendance and smashed my entry assessment!!”

Israel McKinnon