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Focus on improving outcomes for Vehicle and Machinery programmes pays off 
30/08/24
Focus on improving outcomes for Vehicle and Machinery programmes pays off 
Vehicle and Machinery programmes and standards detail high physical risk activities that are used commonly across the food and fibre sector. Vehicles, including light utility...
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Future of VET: Muka Tangata draft submission
29/08/24
Future of VET: Muka Tangata draft submission
On August 1, the Government announced its proposed reforms to the vocational education and training system in Aotearoa New Zealand.  Working closely with food and...
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Get involved: Māori Leadership project
19/08/24
Get involved: Māori Leadership project
Muka Tangata and the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence have launched the Māori Leadership project to enable those developing and delivering leadership programmes...
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NZFET National Sustainability Showcase
09/07/24
NZFET National Sustainability Showcase
We’re a proud partner of the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust (NZFET) – an independent charity that works to promote sustainability by championing good farming...
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MSC World Oceans Day event
25/06/24
MSC World Oceans Day event
On this year’s World Oceans Day, Muka Tangata attended the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s event on sustainable fishing. They took us on a deep dive...
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TENZ Vocational Education Summit
18/06/24
TENZ Vocational Education Summit
Last month our kaimahi presented at the TENZ (Technology Education New Zealand) Vocational Education Summit. The Summit was a gathering of industry leaders, educators, and...
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2024 Ahuwhenua Awards
23/05/24
2024 Ahuwhenua Awards
The Ahuwhenua awards acknowledge and celebrate Māori excellence in the food and fibre sector of Aotearoa New Zealand where a legacy of hard work, fortitude,...
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A new skills framework for the food and fibre sector 
17/05/24
A new skills framework for the food and fibre sector 
Muka Tangata, with the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence, has developed a new skills framework that supports a radically simplified qualification structure, and...
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2025 Investment Advice to TEC
13/05/24
2025 Investment Advice to TEC
Muka Tangata is pleased to share our 2025 Investment Advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) report. This details our expectations for how providers will...
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Entry Level and Agriculture project wānanga
29/04/24
Entry Level and Agriculture project wānanga
Muka Tangata is embarking on two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials. Read more...
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Representing specialised industries in workforce data
24/04/24
Representing specialised industries in workforce data
Our Workforce Development Plans capture workforce and skills information and opportunities for our 61 industries as specified by the ANZSIC codes in our Order in Council. We’ve found...
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Te Whakatōnga Progress Report 2024
04/04/24
Te Whakatōnga Progress Report 2024
Muka Tangata is pleased to share a progress report on Te Whakatōnga – our bespoke approach to deliberately incorporating mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori...
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