HATA Regional Hub 2025 — Term 4 Online Hui for Members

The HATA Regional Hub online hui for 2025 is being hosted by the Wellington Regional Hub and is open to HATA members who were unable to attend an in-person meeting. This fully online session runs on Tuesday 25 November, 3.30–5.00pm, and provides an opportunity to stay informed about current developments in Agricultural and Horticultural Science education.

Updates and Sector News

The session includes:

• A Ministry of Education update on recent developments and the pathway toward 2026

• A walkthrough of new Agri Education teaching resources, including:

  • Junior and Level 1–3 materials

  • Scholarship resources

  • Literacy and numeracy worksheets

  • Mātiki Minecraft content

  • Beef + Lamb NZ’s Bella AI assistant

  • Industry-specific tools and options for 2026 specialist short-course training

    
    

Muka Tangata & Standards Support

With Lisa Abernethy and Jasmine Conroy sharing:

• An update on Muka Tangata and the ISB establishment

• Q&A relating to Unit Standards (with an option to pre-submit questions through the registration form)

  
  

Looking Ahead

The session also includes discussion on:

• Moderation groups for Level 1 Achievement Standards and Unit Standards

• A proposed Teacher Day Out planned for Term 1, 2026

  
  

Registration

This summary is based on information shared through HATA’s recent communications. HATA members, check your inboxes for an email "Regional Hub: Tuesday 25th November, 3.30-5.00pm" sent on 18/11/2025.

Any questions please contact: Suzy Newman Agricultural and Horticultural Advisor, s.newman@stpauls.school.nz