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  • Opportunity to meet the ‘Voice of the Oceans’ crew in Auckland in November

    What is the Voice of the Oceans (VOO) Initiative? 

    VOO is a maritime expedition that began in August 2021 in Brazil by New Zealand alumni David Schurmann and his family.  David is a globally renowned film maker and environmentalist, former NZ secondary school and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) film student.  

    VOO’s mission is to examine and record the environmental state of the oceans including plastic pollution so that this data can raise awareness and inform education, science, and innovation that improves the health of our oceans. It has the global support of the United Nations Environment Programme. 

    The VOO crew will arrive in Auckland to mark the end of the first stage of their journey, after travelling for two years and visiting more than 100 destinations, recording the levels of plastic pollution they see as they go.  

     

    Who is David Shurmann?   

    Living and studying in Aotearoa New Zealand inspired David to create VOO. He first came to New Zealand as a child when sailing around the world with his family and decided to stay on to study here. 

    His study led him to tell the story of his family’s connections to NZ, including the sister he gained, through film. David directed Little Secret to tell his story, this film went on to be nominated for an Oscar in the 2016 Academy Awards. David said that the decision to complete the first stage in New Zealand was straight forward due to the close relationship they have with our country.  

     “Our relationship with New Zealand goes beyond the sentimental ties however as we recognise New Zealand’s leadership in its conservation of the environment, and particularly the marine environment. In our travels we share with other countries, the sustainable and best practices that we see here in New Zealand, including its waste management and the prevention habits and practices of waste entering the ocean,” said David.   

     

    The Event  

    To celebrate their arrival, the Latin America New Zealand Business Council has organised this event on November 3 to bring together experts in the fields of sustainability, innovation, the environment and climate change to join David on a panel discussion on the topic of sustainability and innovation. Following the discussion, event participants can visit the KAT sailboat moored in the Viaduct harbour. 

    The event will have the participation of His Excellency Marcos Arbizu, Ambassador of Brazil and Dr Matthew O’Meagher, Director of the Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence.  

    Event panellists include: 

    Please join us to recognise the important trip the Schumann family have taken so far and engage in a discussion about sustainability and innovation. 

    Click here to register: Brazil and New Zealand: Sustainability and Innovation 

  • New insights on East Asian and Indian markets for New Zealand educators

    Education New Zealand is bringing together education agents, academics, administrators, government officials and other experts for seven twice-weekly sessions starting on 18 November 2021.

    ENZ’s Regional Director Asia, Ben Burrowes, says the East Asia and India Market Insights Series will explore ways of staying connected in the region, analyse competitors and market trends, and offer fresh perspectives on New Zealand’s offerings.

    “Our expert government, institution, agent and industry partners have up-to-the-minute insights to share on learner demand, market sentiment and the competitor landscape,” he says.

    “The range of perspectives on offer will be invaluable in helping our people to shape their strategies and continue to build a sustainable international education sector.”

    The series of seven webinars runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Thursday 18 November to Thursday 9 December 2021 between:

    4 pm – 4:45 pm NZDT

    8:30 am – 9:15 am IST

    10 am – 10:45 am ICT

    11 am – 11:45 am SGT

    12 pm – 12:45 pm JST/KST

    Each webinar features two presenters and is 45 minutes long including a live Q&A segment.  Register now for free access to any webinar. 

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  • NZQA approves micro-credentials

    NZQA has announced the implementation of micro-credentials as part of  New Zealand’s regulated education and training system.

    Content: Micro-credentials, also known as badges, nano-credentials and nano-degrees, are stand-alone products that enable learners to access specific knowledge and skills in a cost-effective and time-efficient way. At 5 to 40 credits, they are smaller than qualifications.

    NZQA is currently reviewing the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. One aim of the review is to enable the framework to allow for the recognition of other types of learning, like micro-credentials. This will ensure the new framework reflects the evolving nature of work, globalisation and the impact of digital technologies.

    The move reflects the disruption we’re seeing in education delivery and potential for further online delivery.

    While many jobs will always require full qualifications, there is a growing number of cases where micro-credentials might be more appropriate, as people require new up-to-date skills to keep pace with the changing workforce.

    A micro-credentials system allows learners to ‘future-proof’ themselves by accessing a wide range of education and training options.

    In August 2017, NZQA undertook a micro-credential pilot project with a range of organisations, which revealed a high degree of interest in the concept from a range of individuals and organisations in New Zealand.

    For more information, please visit the NZQA website.

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