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Strengthening the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries

We ensure our sectors lead and influence the vocational education system and its transformation.

Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council represents the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries including wood manufacturing, bakery, butchery, mechanical, automotive and marine engineering, dairy processing, extractives and drilling, and transport.

Find out more about our industries.

Mā wai te huarahi e hora? Mā ngā ahumahi!

Who will pave the pathway forward? Industry will!

Our sectors contribute:

650000

People employed

82000

Businesses

$80 Billion

to New Zealand's GDP

286000

Learners

What matters to industry, matters to us.

We are proud to be partnering with industry to create transformational change in vocational education.

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Latest News

Te Ao Māori a formula for success
30/10/24

Te Ao Māori a formula for success

“This industry is all about getting stuff done,” says Steve Tomlinson, Owner and General Manager of Koru Customs & International Freight Limited.  “We’re a Māori...
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Juken New Zealand Limited, adapting to Pacific needs in industry
09/10/24

Juken New Zealand Limited, adapting to Pacific needs in industry

Part Two: With an increasing population, the Pacific workforce is crucial to the sustainability of industry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Employers benefit from understanding the...
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Juken New Zealand Limited, adapting to Pacific needs in industry
18/09/24

Juken New Zealand Limited, adapting to Pacific needs in industry

Part One: Masterton is home to Juken New Zealand Limited’s (JNL) Wairarapa mill. For over 30 years, JNL has been part of New Zealand’s forestry...
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Industry leaders in Apparel and Fashion Technology – we need your expertise!
11/09/24

Industry leaders in Apparel and Fashion Technology – we need your expertise!

Through our Qualification Advisory Group, made up of industry subject matter experts, you’ve told us that you would like a revised qualification to recognise the...
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Energy and Chemical Qualification Consultation Survey – extended!
22/08/24

Energy and Chemical Qualification Consultation Survey – extended!

Industry leaders in Energy and Chemical industry – we need your expertise!   Through our Qualification Advisory Group (QAG), made up of industry subject matter experts...
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Nau mai, haere mai Debbie Chin
02/08/24

Nau mai, haere mai Debbie Chin

Hanga-Aro-Rau warmly welcomes Debbie Chin as the newly appointed Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. Debbie brings a wealth of private- and public-sector...
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