GDP Occupational Forecasting tool

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

The bright spot in the New Zealand economy

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

ProfitabilitySustainability

New classification system for occupations provides better clarity for workers

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

Diversity and InclusionRegulatory Compliance

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 InclusionMental Health and WellbeingPastoral Care

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.

BiosecurityDelivery and AssessmentRegulatory Compliance

New Kaupapa Mahi | Projects

We've consolidated our work into four focus areas. 

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

The research follows a cohort of 110,262 domestic learners 

Mental Health and WellbeingPathwaysProfitability

Māori workforce in Muka Tangata industries

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Māori leadership

The first milestone of this project has been marked by the publication a literature review.

Diversity and InclusionSkills

An insight into pest management

We recently attended the Pest Management Association of NZ conference. 

QualificationsSkills

New micro-credential growing leaders in Dairy industry

Programme leading to the new Emerging Leadership in People, Food and Fibre micro-credential to be delivered for the first time.

Attraction and RetentionDelivery and AssessmentQualificationsSkills

Taking animal health forward

A new report highlights the issues around retention for the industry. 

Attraction and RetentionMental Health and WellbeingResearch