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A new initiative between Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) and Wairarapa College will provide more farm training and career opportunities for college students in the region.
The initiative will see greater industry involvement in the Wairarapa College farm which is located on MTLT-owned land … View moreA new initiative between Masterton Trust Lands Trust (MTLT) and Wairarapa College will provide more farm training and career opportunities for college students in the region.
The initiative will see greater industry involvement in the Wairarapa College farm which is located on MTLT-owned land adjacent to the college campus. MTLT has provided the land to Wairarapa College for the past 64 years to enable practical, hands-on learning for agricultural students.
An advisory panel involving local industry experts has recently been established to provide advice and expertise to the college for its agricultural programme and courses.
MTLT Deputy Chair Karl Taucher says the Trust is looking forward to working more closely with the college and local farming industry to ensure the teaching and skills developed on the farm are in line with what the rural sector needs.
“This new approach will make the most of this significant community asset as a training base for local students and potentially the starting point in their farming career.
“Working with local industry will not only ensure we’re supporting local students to be work ready with the most relevant and useful skills, it will also help open doors to jobs within our region,” he says.
Wairarapa College head of agriculture Dan Grace says the initiative is the latest step in the college’s efforts to develop the range of training options available to the increasing number of students enrolling in agricultural courses. Over 330 students are enrolled in agriculture courses at the college this year.
“The panel will provide us with a diverse range of people who can provide input into our curriculum and ideas for how we can further develop the farm and the work we do with students on it.”
MetService has issued a severe heavy rain watch for the following locations:
Area: Mount Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain.
Area: The Tararua Range
Valid: 14 hours from 9:00am to 11:00pm Wednesday
… View moreMetService has issued a severe heavy rain watch for the following locations:
Area: Mount Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain.
Area: The Tararua Range
Valid: 14 hours from 9:00am to 11:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain.
Area: The ranges of Buller
Valid: 13 hours from 2:00pm Wednesday to 3:00am Thursday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, with possible thunderstorms. Note, a further burst of heavy rain is possible late Thursday, and the Watch may be extended.
Area: The ranges of Westland
Valid: 12 hours from 11:00am to 11:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, with possible thunderstorms.
Area: Fiordland from Milford Sound northwards
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, with possible thunderstorms.
Keep updated on the MetService website
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Less than 4 more weeks to go until the Caccia Birch House Bridal Fair!!
The staff at Caccia Birch House are getting very excited for this fun event and we hope to see you all there for an amazing day!
We still have a few spaces left for vendors at a very affordable rate.
If you are keen to … View moreLess than 4 more weeks to go until the Caccia Birch House Bridal Fair!!
The staff at Caccia Birch House are getting very excited for this fun event and we hope to see you all there for an amazing day!
We still have a few spaces left for vendors at a very affordable rate.
If you are keen to promote your business to the wedding and function industry email us at manager@caccia-birch.co.nz for more information.
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