Hunter Education Focus for The Bloke

It’s easy to talk about it, even easier to complain there isn’t enough of it, but one group is working to provide high-quality, high-calibre education for urban hunters. The Bloke, run by Kerry Adams runs courses providing information and tips.

Food Integrity important in New Zealand too

The inaugural Food Integrity conference was held on 13 & 14 July in Auckland and was attended by a wide range of delegates from food businesses, regulatory authorities, science and education communities. Rachael Speedy sees that there is a role for NZ, “I believe that with our expertise in New Zealand we could become world leaders in the Food Integrity field by collaborating with government departments, science and research and involving the private sector”. Furthermore, “to be honest, we don’t have a choice, no one else will protect our brand for us”.

High Tech Youth Target Maori and Pacific Youth for ICT Jobs

High Tech Youth, one of New Zealand’s largest after-school cyber learning programs for young people in underserved communities, has set its sights on filling all currently vacant technology and ICT jobs by 2020. The not-for-profit organisation is bringing together over 70 schools, community groups and leaders from New Zealand’s top technology companies to an Indigenous Innovation Hui at the end of this month in Auckland.

Matakana Region set for Housing Boom

Once a quite farming down with a school and a couple of shops, Matakana has transformed into a getaway for city dwellers craving a rural fix. With it’s popular Saturday morning markets, stylish cinemas and newly refurbished Pub, Matakana is now undergoing significant residential development.