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In early 2025, Scarlatti developed and piloted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent for oral assessment. We hypothesised that this technology could improve outcomes for students…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens up exciting opportunities in assessment and learner support. However, its successful use depends on understanding and addressing common misconceptions – both…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide — and education is no exception. While previous articles in this series have explored AI’s growing role in…

Around the globe, companies are developing and releasing standalone AI products – but what options exist for non-developers who want to build their own AI…

In our last article, we explored the guidance the government has released on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New Zealand. Given that this…

Several foreign governments have begun to regulate the use of AI, with some enforcing strict controls and others pushing for open innovation (Pattison, 2025). Here…

As discussed in our previous article, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to address various challenges with traditional assessment – and in many different ways.…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a promising opportunity to evolve the way that educational assessments take place. Not only could there be benefits for learners and…

Everywhere you look, New Zealand organisations are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI). Within the educational space, most organisations are still at the beginning of their journey.…

Wherever you look, New Zealand organisations are exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI). Within the educational space, most organisations are still at the beginning of their journey.…

The Fairlight Foundation internship programme supports women in developing the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed for careers in agriculture. Established to address the under-representation of…

Jeremy Baker, Chief Executive at Muka Tangata, recently delivered an insightful presentation on the Food and Fibre sector, highlighting key facts and ambitious goal for…

Aquaculture – more so than ocean fishing – has huge growth potential, and will play a key part in providing high quality protein to an…

A first of its kind research programme will explore the incredible work supporting young New Zealanders transitioning from secondary school, to reach their fulfilled career…

Hardly a day goes by that I don’t have a conversation with someone that doesn’t in some way relate to the shortage of capable, skilled…

Food and fibre – roughly 80% of Aotearoa’s export receipts – will remain the mainstay of our export economy, but the growth of quality products…

Our Research and Insights Forum was held in May, an interesting and beneficial day for all those who attended. If you missed out on the…

At Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence (Food and Fibre CoVE) we believe innovation and investment are crucial to developing a skilled workforce. With…

Earlier in 2023 it was reported in Stuff  experts were calling  for the development of a national food plan for Aotearoa New Zealand to support…

Living and working in Hawkes Bay, it would be easy to define recent weather events as simply Cyclone Gabrielle. In reality, the past summer has…

When poet John Donne wrote, “no man is an island” in a poem of the same name, it is clear what he meant by this…

It’s a question the Food and Fibre CoVE team is regularly asked, and it’s not a simple one to answer. To some degree it depends…

Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence (FFCoVE) exists to challenge the status quo and make a positive impact, not only on vocational training, but…