Kaupapa Hirahira Highlights

We found some interesting patterns about the nature of how women work in the food and fibre sector.

We look at census data since 2006 to understand the roles that make up our industries.

The Skills Forecasting tool uses a microsimulation model of the food and fibre workforce

A big thank you to everyone who continues to share their time and expertise as part of this 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.

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

New micro-credentials and skill standards have been published by NZQA and are available for use by training providers.

Our Māori Workforce Development Plan for the food and fibre sector

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

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

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

Just over 100,000 women work in our food and fibre sector, 1/3 of the total workforce.