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Have your say on new Pork skill standards
30/06/25
Have your say on new Pork skill standards
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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Interactive skills forecasting tool for the food and fibre sector
21/05/25
Interactive skills forecasting tool for the food and fibre sector
We’re happy to share the launch of a skills forecasting tool for the food and fibre sector. The tool brings together data from Stats NZ...
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WDP Insights update – May 2025
09/05/25
WDP Insights update – May 2025
We have updated the Trends and Analysis section of each industry Workforce Development Plan with the most recent available data: Food and Fibre Workforce Development...
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Review of Level 5 Field Hydrology diploma
04/04/25
Review of Level 5 Field Hydrology diploma
The New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology (Level 5) is currently under review. This review is essential for assessing whether the qualification continues to meet...
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Revised New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) published
07/03/25
Revised New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) published
In October 2024, we began the review of the New Zealand Diploma in Rural Animal Veterinary Technology (Level 6) with the goal of rationalising and...
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Have your say on new standards for Machine Assist Felling
11/02/25
Have your say on new standards for Machine Assist Felling
We are seeking feedback on draft skill standards for Machine Assist Felling (MAF) and tree-felling:  three standards about MAF, and   two standards covering Level 4...
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