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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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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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Muka Tangata supports Otago Polytechnic’s full learner pathway in sports turf management course
04/07/24
Muka Tangata supports Otago Polytechnic’s full learner pathway in sports turf management course
Muka Tangata has supported Otago Polytechnic in establishing a sports turf management education programme that provides a full pathway from secondary school to employment in...
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Update on Seafood qualifications development project
12/06/24
Update on Seafood qualifications development project
Three new Level 2 micro-credentials have been developed and approved by NZQA as part of an ongoing review to ensure seafood education products meet industry...
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Forestry Qualifications Development Project – Stage Two
04/06/24
Forestry Qualifications Development Project – Stage Two
The Forestry qualifications development project continues in 2024. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the Forestry qualifications development project over the past...
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Muka Tangata developing solutions for Wool Harvesting industry
20/05/24
Muka Tangata developing solutions for Wool Harvesting industry
Muka Tangata has finalised the form and content of new skill standards and micro-credentials which will provide a training pathway for those looking to join...
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Te Haumako – Māori Workforce Development Plan webinars
06/03/24
Te Haumako – Māori Workforce Development Plan webinars
Kai aku nui, kai aku rahi, kai aku whakatamarahi ki te rangi tēnā koutou katoa. Tēnei te reo whakaiti o Muka Tangata e pari atu...
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New leadership course under development for the horticulture sector
07/01/24
New leadership course under development for the horticulture sector
UPDATE 16 February: Public consultation is now open on this micro-credential. Read more and have your say here: Leadership micro-credential consultation.   Muka Tangata, the...
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Delivery and assessment in the 21st Century – we need your help!
12/12/23
Delivery and assessment in the 21st Century – we need your help!
Muka Tangata has been working with food and fibre industries to identify opportunities to ensure there is appropriate delivery and flexible assessment models that meet...
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Muka Tangata supporting schools to deliver Agriculture and Horticulture unit standards
30/11/23
Muka Tangata supporting schools to deliver Agriculture and Horticulture unit standards
Muka Tangata is working with the Horticulture and Agriculture Teachers Association of New Zealand (HATA) to support delivery of high-quality quality assessment materials for secondary...
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New irrigation micro-credentials on the way
26/11/23
New irrigation micro-credentials on the way
Muka Tangata is working with the irrigation industry to develop new credentials to better support learners and the industry. Muka Tangata Chief Executive Jeremy Baker...
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A New Approach to Learner Pathways research project
19/11/23
A New Approach to Learner Pathways research project
Muka Tangata and Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) have launched a project to create a skills framework that will support the development...
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Collaborative approach builds positive relationships and better outcomes
16/11/23
Collaborative approach builds positive relationships and better outcomes
Muka Tangata proactive and collaborative approach to ensuring assessment materials are fit-for-purpose has been a refreshing and beneficial experience for The Get Group. Muka Tangata...
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