Project Fetu was a partnership between the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust and Hanga-Aro-Rau that supported Pacific workers in the Waitaki District through community-based, industry-supported learning. The pilot delivered an NZQA micro-credential with mentoring and wraparound support in trusted Pacific spaces. Fetu, meaning “star” in Gagana Samoa, reflected the Pacific tradition of navigating by the night sky. The project drew on this legacy by helping Pacific learners build confidence, gain skills, and strengthen pathways between community, industry, and education.
Watch a talanoa about Project Fetu, designed to upskill Pacific workers in digital technology in manufacturing. With rapid Pacific population growth and limited access to education, Hanga-Aro-Rau is leading the charge to empower communities and create a future-ready workforce for Aotearoa. Discover the impact and the potential for scaling this solution nationwide.
Watch this video to see the impact of programmes like Project Fetu; learners left with confidence, purpose, and belief in their future. When the workforce is backed to see their potential, communities grow stronger too.
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