Roofing Career Brochure - Roofing Association of New Zealand

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correctly when here’s a risk of falling.
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Roofing
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There are good pr
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ahead,
Are you a school leaver or an adult
looking for a career change?
Think about ROOFING and contact the
Roofing Association of New Zealand:
PO Box 302272, North Harbour, Auckland
Unit C2, Lovell Mews, 396 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland
PHONE:
09-415-0278 FAX: 09-415-0279
EMAIL: info@roofingassn.org.nz
WEBSITE:
www.roofingassn.org.nz