The New Zealand footwear industry is full of smart businesses that have found special market niches for their quality work. From work boots to fashion shoes, New Zealand footwear can be found in a store near you.
Footwear is a fascinating and rewarding career. The skills that you gain come from centuries of craftwork boosted by the application of modern technologies. National qualifications recognise the many skills required in footwear construction. Recognised skills include clicking, closing, bottom stock, making and lasting, and pattern cutting.
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