Free AgriSkills Training with UCOL @Taratahi
UCOL at Taratahi have short residential courses starting now, providing candidates with a jump start to a career on the land.
These are fully-funded courses delivered in partnership with MPI and provide skills and training to meet needs across the primary industries.
Starting from March there are courses in Apiculture, Dairy, Shearing, Fencing, general Ag-contracting and specialist vehicle training.
All courses are residential at Taratahi, both the cost of board and training is covered*.
Following training at Taratahi, UCOL has fee-free agriculture certificates and diplomas or job opportunities that await.
Get in touch with UCOL today (0800 GO UCOL), secure your place and get the skills to start your career on the land.
*Candidates must be over 18 for residential stay, self-catering at weekends.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.6% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.5% A week before Christmas
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33.2% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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83.2% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below