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More than 70 farmers from across the North and South Islands recently spent a dayand- a-half learning new business management and planning skills at Rabobank Ag Pathways Programmes held in Invercargill, Ashburton and Hawera.

Published in Agribusiness
Friday, 23 May 2025 15:55

NZEI unhappy with funding cut for teachers

Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says that while educators will support the Government’s investment in learning support, they’re likely to be disappointed that it has been paid for by defunding expert teachers.

Published in General News

Hawke's Bay teenage entrepreneur Hugo Moffett is helping the rural community access cheaper school uniforms, all without leaving their homes.

Published in Agribusiness

In the past year, the Farmer Time for Schools programme which seeks to connect New Zealand school students with farmers, has experienced further growth.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 04 March 2025 10:55

DairyNZ supports vocational education reforms

DairyNZ is supporting a proposed new learning model for apprenticeships and traineeships that would see training, education, and pastoral care delivered together to provide the best chance of success.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 26 February 2025 14:55

Massey courses meet industry needs

Massey University is regarded by many as New Zealand’s leading tertiary education and research institute for the country’s primary industries.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 February 2025 06:55

Short courses for all visa holders

Primary ITO has a wide range of work-based training options to help you grow the skills and knowledge of your staff in 2025.

Published in Management

Rural Women New Zealand’s (RWNZ) new president, Sandra Matthews, says the cancellation of rural school bus services could have devastating consequences.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 November 2024 08:55

New ag degrees at Massey

Changing skill demands and new job opportunities in the primary sector have prompted Massey University to create a new degree course and add a significant major into another in 2025.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 10:25

Feed from farmers

OPINION: The country's dairy farmers will now also have a hand in providing free lunch for schools.

Published in Milking It
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