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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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Emerging leadership micro-credential approved by NZQA
14/06/24
Emerging leadership micro-credential approved by NZQA
Muka Tangata is proud to share that the Emerging Leadership in People, Food and Fibre industries micro-credential has been successfully approved and listed by the...
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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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Conservation micro-credentials and skill standards
23/05/24
Conservation micro-credentials and skill standards
Muka Tangata is supporting Toi Mai to explore a suite of micro-credentials and skill standards for the conservation sector. The new education and training products...
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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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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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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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