Te Ōhanga Māori continues to be a strong, growing, unique, and diversified component of the economy

Te Ōhanga Māori 2023 is a resource for all those who are invested in the future of Aotearoa New Zealand, including policymakers, businesses, Iwi-Māori and communities.

Iwitanga micro-credential project

We have been collaborating with Whakatōhea to create an iwi-specific micro-credential, designed to incorporate the mātauranga they teach into formal learning for ākonga.

Tirohanga Māori

2026 Investment Advice to TEC

We provide investment advice to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to inform funding decisions for the qualifications and credentials.

Te ao Māori framework toolkit

The toolkit is for Providers and Programme Developers to design and deliver training that equips learners with the skills they need to excel in the evolving food and fibre sector.

Diversity and InclusionProvision of LearningSkillsTirohanga Māori

GDP Occupational Forecasting tool

This tool provides a user-friendly view of data-driven insights within the food and fibre sector. 

Labour Market

The bright spot in the New Zealand economy

The December 2024 update provides a forecast of the year to 30 June 2025.

Environmental ImpactsLabour MarketResearchSkillsTirohanga Māori

New classification system for occupations provides better clarity for workers

The NOL more accurately represents Sports Turf, Irrigation and Nursery workers

Diversity and Inclusion

Enabling a thriving food and fibre sector for rangatahi in Aotearoa

What does it take to create a food and fibre sector where rangatahi can thrive?

Attraction and RetentionDiversity and InclusionPathwaysTirohanga Māori

Aquaculture and Seaweed conferences provide industry insights

Topics of significant interest to Muka Tangata include biodiversity and the need for greater learning options, especially short courses.

Environmental ImpactsPathways

New Kaupapa Mahi | Projects

We've consolidated our work into four focus areas. 

Attraction and RetentionDelivery and AssessmentDiversity and InclusionPathwaysQualificationsResearchTirohanga Māori

Research reveals how vocational education impacts wellbeing outcomes and the labour market

The research follows a cohort of 110,262 domestic learners 

Labour MarketQualificationsResearch

Māori workforce in Muka Tangata industries

Māori are well represented in Aotearoa’s food and fibre workforce

Diversity and InclusionLabour MarketTirohanga Māori