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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.

Our sectors contribute:

650000

People employed

105000

Businesses

$70 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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Mā wai te huarahi e hora? Mā ngā ahumahi!

Who will pave the pathway forward? Industry will!

Latest News

Industry leaders in Transport Engineering – we need your expertise!
23/11/23

Industry leaders in Transport Engineering – we need your expertise!

Through our Qualification Advisory Group, made up of industry subject matter experts, you’ve told us that you need a qualification to recognise the unique mix...
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Building a Strong New Zealand Economy by Working with Māori Industry
22/11/23

Building a Strong New Zealand Economy by Working with Māori Industry

Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce Development Council (WDC) understands that a strong Māori economy means a strong New Zealand economy – both regionally and nationally – and that...
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Quality Assurance close-off date for 2023
17/11/23

Quality Assurance close-off date for 2023

The end of 2023 is fast approaching! If you require any moderation, pre-moderation, consent to assess or programme endorsement work to be completed before the...
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Hanga-Aro-Rau leading regional transformation to address workforce needs
15/11/23

Hanga-Aro-Rau leading regional transformation to address workforce needs

“Hanga-Aro-Rau has been outstanding in seeking the voice of industry, interviewing people and showing up for us.” – Raymond Clark, Workforce Central Dunedin Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce...
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Industry leaders in manufacturing – we need your expertise!
14/11/23

Industry leaders in manufacturing – we need your expertise!

Digital systems in the manufacturing sector will only increase over the coming years, and along with it the need for a skilled and trained workforce....
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Hanga-Aro-Rau Annual Report out now!
06/11/23

Hanga-Aro-Rau Annual Report out now!

It is our privilege to share with you the 2022 – 2023 Hanga-Aro-Rau Annual Report , which details our extensive work with Industry to transform...
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