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.

New classification system for occupations provides better clarity for workers

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Adopting agritech for the food and fibre sector

Adopting agritech is estimated to increase food and fibre export earnings by $9.7 billion.  

AgritechEnvironmental Impacts

Quality of programmes delivered by training providers

A summary of each industry's moderation and quality assurance performance and activities for the past 12 months is now available.

Delivery and Assessment

Get involved: Entry Level and Agriculture qualification development projects

Muka Tangata has launched two simultaneous qualification development projects for all food and fibre Entry Level and Agriculture qualifications, standards and micro-credentials.

Attraction and RetentionQualifications

Churn in the food and fibre sector

The biggest source of new entrants in food and fibre industries represented by Muka Tangata are people who have not worked in the industry previously (industry changers).

Labour MarketPathways

Partnership supports good outcomes for learners

Muka Tangata and the National Trade Academy (NTA) are working together to support good outcomes for learners. 

Delivery and Assessment

Retention

Retention is a critical issue as it directly affects the stability and growth of the Food and Fibre sector.

Attraction and RetentionLabour MarketQualificationsSkills