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hawke's bay Phoebe’s journey from classroom to forest canopy
Published 31 July 2022
“On one hand my choice of forestry as a career was a last-minute decision that was questioned by many people around me.
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hawke's bay The Sky is Your Limit – opportunities in Hawke's Bay
Published 14 July 2022
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east coast Eastland Wood Council Update
Published 31 March 2022
Check out the latest news from Eastland Wood Council: This month we showcase success stories from the Generation Programme in conjunction with training provider Turanga Ararau and the Tairawhiti Road Transport…
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east coast Gisborne student keen to make her mark in forestry sector
Published 23 December 2021
A Gisborne student has won a $32,000 scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming the first female forester in her family.
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training Future of forestry continues to attract young Kiwis taking up higher-level study
Published 9 November 2021
MPI MEDIA RELEASE – 5 NOVEMBER 2021More young New Zealanders are making forestry and wood-processing their future with seven more talented applicants joining the Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarship…
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training A new suite of forestry qualifications has launched
Published 20 October 2021
As part of the NZQA-mandated five-yearly qualification review, our suite of forestry qualifications spanning across forest harvesting and silviculture operations have been updated and have officially launched.
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training Engagement on Te Pūkenga Operating Model is now open for your feedback.
Published 20 October 2021
The Operating Model sets the scene for how we will work with learners and employers in the future - the functions and services we need, and how we will connect…
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Waikato Forestry course guarantees graduates work as sector struck by shortage
Published 3 August 2021
At the height of Covid-19’s 2020 global impact job losses were rife within New Zealand’s forestry and wood industry.
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training General Skills project – Forestry and Wood Processing Workforce Council
Published 22 April 2021
The Forestry and Wood Processing Workforce Council (the Council) has been established to manage and develop workforce capability for the industry.
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training Forestry futures strengthened through training and jobs
Published 8 March 2021
The Ministry for Primary Industries issued a press release on Monday 8 March: The forestry sector continues to provide career opportunities for New Zealanders, with Te Uru Rākau delivering $1.
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Bay of Plenty Toi-Ohomai – Join the Crew
Published 8 March 2021
Check out Toi-Ohomai's forestry courses and learn by doing.
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hawke's bay Free Fees and Training
Published 16 December 2020
Check out this 314% increase in training numbers in the recent article from Competenz – make sure you use this opportunity as it finishes in 2022.
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