Project Fetu was a pilot designed to strengthen Pacific participation education and training. It brought industry, education and Pacific communities together to support skills development and create pathways for success. This section shares the project’s purpose, activity and key insights.
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Following the launch of the Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Action Plan at Parliament, Hanga-Aro-Rau held a talanoa in Hawke’s Bay to introduce the plan and discuss Pacific workforce opportunities in the region. The event brought together Pacific leaders and workers, employers, industry and training providers to share experiences and reflect on local workforce needs.
This report presents the insights gathered through that talanoa. It focuses on encouraging Pacific participation in key industries, addressing regional skill shortages and preparing for the future and next-generation workforce. The findings offer guidance for regional planning and workforce development.
Read the Hawke’s Bay Hawke’s Bay Regional Talanoa Insights Report
This report presents insights from the Enabling the Tāmaki Makaurau Pacific Workforce Talanoa Event held at Tāmaki College. Pacific Year 10 learners, industry leaders, educators, and community stakeholders came together to explore how education and workforce systems can better support Pacific communities. Aligned with the Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Action Plan, the event encouraged collaboration and cultural alignment in vocational education and training (VET).
Read the Enabling the Tāmaki Makaurau Pacific Workforce Regional Talanoa Insights
This document was an invitation to industry to take a leadership role in strengthening the Pacific workforce across manufacturing, engineering and logistics. It presents strategic actions and evidence to guide workplace cultural understanding, clear training pathways, Pacific leadership development and meaningful engagement with Pacific communities.
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Explore news and stories from the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries that highlight Pacific excellence, success and progress. These stories were published between 2022 and 2025.
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