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New classification system for occupations provides better clarity for Sports Turf, Irrigation and Nursery workers
06/12/24
New classification system for occupations provides better clarity for Sports Turf, Irrigation and Nursery workers
On 20 November, StatsNZ released the National Occupation List (NOL) which replaces the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). This provides a...
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Quality Assurance and Enhancement team take action following feedback
04/12/24
Quality Assurance and Enhancement team take action following feedback
Hui Whakapūmau site visits have been a consistent priority for the Muka Tangata Quality Assurance and Enhancement team. These visits are part of our whanaungatanga...
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Report shows confidence in Muka Tangata Quality Assurance and Qualifications and Standards functions
27/11/24
Report shows confidence in Muka Tangata Quality Assurance and Qualifications and Standards functions
We are pleased to share that NZQA have expressed a high level of confidence with our quality assurance, and qualifications and standards mahi in 2024....
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Enabling a thriving food and fibre sector for rangatahi in Aotearoa
12/11/24
Enabling a thriving food and fibre sector for rangatahi in Aotearoa
Our kaimahi recently attended a wānanga that explored how we can enable a thriving food and fibre sector for rangatahi in Aotearoa New Zealand.    Led...
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Muka Tangata Annual Report 2023-24
05/11/24
Muka Tangata Annual Report 2023-24
We are pleased to share our Annual Report for 2023-24, featuring our key milestones, Statement of Service Performance and financial statements that illustrate how we’ve...
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Aquaculture and Seaweed conferences provide industry insights
30/10/24
Aquaculture and Seaweed conferences provide industry insights
In October we attended the Aquaculture New Zealand (AQNZ) and Aotearoa NZ Seaweed Association (ANZSA) conferences held in Nelson.  These conferences offer valuable insights into...
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New freshwater management micro-credential for the Horticulture sector
23/10/24
New freshwater management micro-credential for the Horticulture sector
Protecting the waterways of Aotearoa New Zealand is vital. Ecologically, culturally, and economically, our freshwater environment is a rich and valuable resource that is essential...
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Te Haumako – building a rich and fertile soil for skills and training
21/10/24
Te Haumako – building a rich and fertile soil for skills and training
Muka Tangata has launched Te Haumako, its Māori Workforce Development Plan for the sector, in Wairoa today, hosted by Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa. “The...
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Research reveals how vocational education impacts wellbeing outcomes and the labour market
14/10/24
Research reveals how vocational education impacts wellbeing outcomes and the labour market
Research conducted by the New Zealand Policy Research Institute – Te Kāhui Rangahau Mana Taurite on behalf of the WDCs has revealed a number of...
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Have your say: Consent and Moderation Requirements review
23/09/24
Have your say: Consent and Moderation Requirements review
This March, we began work to reviewing our Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) that relate to food and fibre industries to ensure they are relevant...
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Future of VET: Muka Tangata submission
17/09/24
Future of VET: Muka Tangata submission
We have made our submission, and you can see the final version here: Muka Tangata submission. Since our draft (shared with industry on 29 August),...
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Update: Support leads to improvements for Apiculture providers
12/09/24
Update: Support leads to improvements for Apiculture providers
Last year Muka Tangata began working with providers to improve outcomes for training providers in the Apiculture industry.  Interventions like this are a key tool...
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