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The Muka Tangata Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025. The Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board will pick up its functions.

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Enhancements to our Skills Forecasting tool
19/12/25
Enhancements to our Skills Forecasting tool
We’re excited to announce major enhancements to our Skills Forecasting tool, which helps users explore how workforce qualifications change under different training and demand scenarios.   What...
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Planning tool supports workforce growth for Ahuwhenua trusts
19/11/25
Planning tool supports workforce growth for Ahuwhenua trusts
Many Ahuwhenua trusts and smaller Māori agribusinesses aspire to grow their operations and create more employment opportunities for whānau. Achieving this requires clear visibility of...
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Have your say on the review of Wool Handling and Wool Classing qualifications and standards
16/10/25
Have your say on the review of Wool Handling and Wool Classing qualifications and standards
We have recently conducted a review of the NZ Certificate in Woolshed Skills (Level 3), the NZ Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4)...
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Module-based pre-moderation helps providers meet industry standards
14/10/25
Module-based pre-moderation helps providers meet industry standards
Over the last few years, Dairy Training Limited (a subsidiary of DairyNZ) has sent their module-based assessments and micro-credential material to us for pre-moderation.  Most...
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Have your say on the review of Wool Harvesting qualifications and standards
30/09/25
Have your say on the review of Wool Harvesting qualifications and standards
We are conducting a review of the NZ Certificate in Wool Harvesting (Level 3) and related Level 2 and 3 unit standards. We have been...
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Seafood qualification development project wānanga
30/09/25
Seafood qualification development project wānanga
As part of our Seafood qualifications development project, we recently visited Ōpōtiki to work alongside representatives from Tio Ohiwa, Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea,...
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Supporting the future of online assessments
24/09/25
Supporting the future of online assessments
New technologies are transforming how we teach and learn, offering assessment experiences that support a diverse range of learners, especially those who may not thrive...
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Strengthening safety in agricultural vehicle training 
18/09/25
Strengthening safety in agricultural vehicle training 
Vehicle accidents are the most common cause of serious injuries in agriculture, occurring once a week on average. They’re also the second highest cause of...
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Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 5)
11/09/25
Have your say on new Irrigation skill standards​ (Level 5)
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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Food and Fibre Establishment Advisory Group announced
05/08/25
Food and Fibre Establishment Advisory Group announced
The Tertiary Education Commission has announced the members of the Establishment Advisory Group (EAG) for the Food and Fibre Industry Skills Board (ISB).   This...
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Iwitanga micro-credential available for delivery
24/07/25
Iwitanga micro-credential available for delivery
An iwi-specific micro-credential, developed by Muka Tangata in collaboration with Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea, is now listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials...
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Post-assessment moderation brings confidence and clarity
23/07/25
Post-assessment moderation brings confidence and clarity
To ensure better quality assessments in their horticulture programme, EIT asked Muka Tangata to post-assessment moderate a sample of their Learning Outcome assessments (not unit...
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