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Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard
30 Oct 2026   /

Election 2026: Parties graded in ‘Vote for Kai’ scorecard

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ACT vows to campaign for Year 11 ag
12 Oct 2026   /

ACT vows to campaign for Year 11 ag

The ACT Party says it will campaign to retain Agricultural and Horticultural Science as a standalone Year 11 subject after learning it will not feature as an independent option in the updated NCEA Level 1 secondary school science curriculum.


Applications open for MPI On Farm Support Science Scholarships
25 Aug 2026   /

Applications open for MPI On Farm Support Science Scholarships

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking applicants for a scholarship programme helping to boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers.


Parker & Pāmu ag scholarship applications open

Parker & Pāmu ag scholarship applications open

Applications are now open for the Dr Warren Parker and Pāmu Agricultural Scholarship.


Foodtech to the fore in KiwiNet shortlist
6 Aug 2026   /

Foodtech to the fore in KiwiNet shortlist

The food system is represented in the finalists for the 14th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, with one company and one individual getting a nod.


Massey University to launch Impact & Innovation degrees targeting food security
4 Aug 2026   /

Massey University to launch Impact & Innovation degrees targeting food security

Massey University is launching a new suite of Impact and Innovation qualifications for the 2027 academic year, designed to equip students to tackle global challenges including food insecurity, climate change, and community resilience.


NZFIN launches Innovation Guide to support F&B commercialisation
23 Jul 2026   /

NZFIN launches Innovation Guide to support F&B commercialisation

A new Innovation Guide to support food and beverage entrepreneurs has been launched by The New Zealand Food Innovation Network.


Second module of free online food safety course live
13 Jul 2026   /

Second module of free online food safety course live

The second module of the government’s recently launched free online food safety course is now live.


What’s on Hospitality NZ’s Budget wishlist?
28 May 2026  

What’s on Hospitality NZ’s Budget wishlist?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver her third Budget this afternoon, Thursday 28 May.


Falkenstein-backed business school opens
19 May 2026   /

Falkenstein-backed business school opens

West Auckland’s Waitākere College has cut the ribbon on a new School of Business, founded and seeded by Just Life Group CEO Tony Falkenstein.


Govt launches free online food safety training
6 May 2026   /

Govt launches free online food safety training

A free online food safety training module has been launched by the government.


Primary sector student scholarships awarded
25 Feb 2026   /

Primary sector student scholarships awarded

Six tertiary students have been awarded scholarships as part of efforts to support farmers and growers on-the-ground.