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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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New micro-credential growing leaders in the Dairy industry
05/09/24
New micro-credential growing leaders in the Dairy industry
Developed in response to an urgent need for leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand’s food and fibre sector, the Emerging Leadership in People, Food and Fibre...
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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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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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Industry voice needed in shaping future of vocational education and training
08/08/24
Industry voice needed in shaping future of vocational education and training
On August 1, the Government announced its proposed reforms to the vocational education and training system in Aotearoa New Zealand. A six-week consultation period is...
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GroundED – Groundspread NZ members’ day
24/07/24
GroundED – Groundspread NZ members’ day
Earlier this month we attended GroundED – the Groundspread NZ members’ day. During the day, Muka Tangata Engagement and Partnerships Manager Catherine co-facilitated a session...
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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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