Learner-Focused, Industry-Led, Government-Enabled

We’re transforming vocational education and training in NZ’s food and fibre sector.

RŌPŪ AHUMAHI

Industry Groups

We work with 14 industry groups across the food and fibre sector.

Apiculture

Arable

Dairy Farming

Equine, Greyhounds & Racing

Forestry

Fruit

Grapes & Wine

Nursery, Turf & Gardening

Poultry, Pigs & Livestock Farming

Seafood

Sheep, Beef, Deer & Wool Farming

Support Services

Vegetables

Veterinary Services & Animal Care

All People, Food & Fibre

Joint Initiative

Ā MĀTOU KAIWHAIPĀNGA

Our Stakeholders

The collective needs of all food and fibre people are at our core. Engagement with our stakeholders ensures: all voices are heard; subject matter experts are utilised; duplication of effort is minimised, and we are united in delivering the best outcomes for learners, industry and the vocational education system.

TŌ MĀTOU PŪRĀKAU

Our Story

A key feature of the reform of vocational education, Food and Fibre CoVE works closely with our constituent industries and associated employers, Workforce Development Councils, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Te Pūkenga and other training providers.

Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence Society Incorporated members include: industry peak bodies, employers and training providers.

RONGO KŌRERO HOU

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Welcome to the September edition of our quarterly newsletter – one of our final publications as Food and Fibre CoVE nears the conclusion of its…
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Earlier this year, Scarlatti developed our own Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent for oral assessment to explore whether it could help improve outcomes for students who…