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Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 4)
09/09/25
Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 4)
We are reviewing and updating standards for the Irrigation industry at Level 4 and Level 5. The Aotearoa New Zealand education system is transitioning from...
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Last date of submission for providers – Friday 3 October 2025
18/08/25
Last date of submission for providers – Friday 3 October 2025
Friday 3 October 2025 is the last date for Muka Tangata to receive pre-moderation, consent to assess, micro-credential support and programme endorsement applications before our disestablishment at the end of the...
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Occupational insights
28/07/25
Occupational insights
Exploring occupational data provides valuable information about roles that make up our industries, the demographics of workers in occupations, as well as insights about how...
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Have your say on new Pest Control skill standard
16/07/25
Have your say on new Pest Control skill standard
A new Pest Control skill standard is open for consultation to ensure it meets the needs of the Pest Control industry and aligns with current...
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CMR review simplifies requirements for providers assessing standards
09/07/25
CMR review simplifies requirements for providers assessing standards
The Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for the food and fibre sector have been reviewed and updated, providing Tertiary Education Organisations (TEO) and schools with...
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Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 4)
30/06/25
Have your say on new Pork skill standards (Level 4)
We are reviewing and updating standards for the Pork industry at Level 4. Skill standards will be replacing the current unit standards to future-proof qualification...
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New Tautoko toolkit for aspiring Māori leaders in the food and fibre sector
25/06/25
New Tautoko toolkit for aspiring Māori leaders in the food and fibre sector
The Tautoko Toolkit has been developed specifically for the food and fibre sector, with funding from Muka Tangata, Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence,...
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Have your say on new skill standards for Field Hydrology
18/06/25
Have your say on new skill standards for Field Hydrology
The New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology (Level 5) is currently under review. As part of the process, we are happy to share the newly...
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Muka Tangata conducts first skill standard pre-moderation
04/06/25
Muka Tangata conducts first skill standard pre-moderation
The Aotearoa New Zealand education system is transitioning from unit standards to skill standards.   While skill standards and unit standards fulfil essentially the same function,...
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New guidance resources for providers
29/05/25
New guidance resources for providers
We’re proud to highlight the culmination of a major collaborative effort — the development of four key guideline documents for providers.   These resources are designed...
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Front roe at the salmon hatchery
26/05/25
Front roe at the salmon hatchery
Our kaimahi recently visited a salmon hatchery (smolt) in Canterbury where they got to see the different areas of the hatchery, including where the eggs...
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HATA Conference provides valuable insights
23/05/25
HATA Conference provides valuable insights
Members of our Quality Assurance and Enhancement team recently attended the 2025 Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers’ Association (HATA) Conference, held in Methven, Canterbury. The conference...
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