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National Animal Identification and Tracing Information Day
Elders in conjunction with Allflex and Gallagher invite you to a discussion on your NAIT obligations and how you can successfully get through the transition period. Mangarata Woolshed, Caves Road, on 4th August at 1.30pm
2011 Prospectus out now! July 2010
If you would like a copy please contact us today.
Taranaki girls amongst keenest! - June 2010
Taranaki's good keen girl wowed the crowds at Fieldays at Hamilton's Mystery Creek. more....
City boy decides Taratahi and farming are for him - June 2010
New Taster courses! May 2010!
Edition 4 of the Taratahi Times out now - April 2010
Federated Farmers Open Day this Sunday!! - March 2010
Federated Farmers Open Day is happening this Sunday 28th March. more...
Rural Beginnings in Rodney - March 2010
Taratahi will be delivering the National Certificate in Fencing, Level 3, in the Rodney District from April 2010 more...
Five decades as good as gold - March 2010
The Golden Shears celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the Taratahi students have been enthusiastically volunteering since Day One! more...
Lincoln Diploma registration deadline! - March 2010
Registrations close for the regional Lincoln Diploma in Agriculture on 5th March (available in Wairarapa and Taranaki). Please contact Taratahi for further information or a registration form.
2010 scholarships for 1st and 2nd Year students available now!! - Feb 2010
We have over $150,000 worth of scholarships available to our students. Many of the scholarships are specifically for Taratahi students due to the hard work and commitment they and Taratahi have made to the rural industry. If you want to know more about these scholarships please scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on Scholarships.
Former Taratahi student takes out Young Farmer District Final - February 2010
Tony Dowman, former student and current employee of Taratahi, has won the Wairarapa District Finals of New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year beating his nearest competitor by 46 points! more...
Sun shines on Stratford Graduation - January 2010
Family and friends gathered at the Stratford Demonstration Farm on January 29 to share in the celebration and award ceremony of Taratahi's graduating students. more...
Irrigation NZ rewards innovation in irrigation
INZ wants to hear from people doing exceptional things with their irrigation - individuals, groups or companies who are making a positive contribution, impact or benefit to irrigation in New Zealand...no matter how small or large!more...
Taratahi Graduation success - December 2009
Friday 11 December saw 300 people arrive from all over the country to help celebrate our student's achievements this year. Amongst them were Minister of Agriculture, David Carter more...
Lincoln University Chancellor launches Diploma at Taratahi - November 2009
The Chancellor of Lincoln University, Tom Lambie, opened a new state-of-the-art engineering workshop at Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre on Friday (27th November), as the two tertiary education providers officially launched an exciting new study option. more...
Career Advisors enjoy a day out at Taratahi - November 2009
Career Advisors from all over NZ had a fantastic opportunity to come and find out more about what Taratahi had to offer their students after they finish school. more...
Young Guns show off their potential at Taratahi - October 2009
Secondary school students from across the Wairarapa got the chance to test their agricultural skills, knowledge and stamina at Taratahi's prestigious Lower North Island Young Guns competition on Wednesday.more...
Taratahi to launch Primary Industry Trades Academy - October 2009
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre will be offering up to 1900 placements at their new Primary Industry Trades Academy (PITA) set to open in 2011. more...
Spring 2009 Newsletter
Check out our Spring newsletter. more...
Joint Venture to boost training for Hawke's Bay Farming Sector - October 2009
EIT Hawke's Bay is partnering up with leading rural educators Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to provide agricultural training aimed at building the local farm skill base and attracting and retaining skilled farm workers for the region. more...
Scholarship reminder to students - September 2009
Many of the 2010 scholarships are now available from Taratahi. Click here to see which ones you are eligible for then give us a call. more...
National seminar puts New Zealand's agricultural education future into focus - August 2009
Taratahi brings together key organisations for discussions on agricultural education in NZ - August 09more...
Taratahi 90th Reunion - June 2009
Over 140 people descended on Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre on Saturday for a weekend full of 90th reunion celebrations. Some
graduates came from as far afield as Texas, USA! Some of them had not seen each other since graduating in 1953 so there were lots of hugs,
laughter and many stories told. more...
Reunion Photographs
Times-Age Article 23-6-2009
Wairarapa News Article 24-6-2009
Wairarapa Midweek Article 30-6-2009
Learner experience strengthened with purchase of Mangarata - January 2009
TARATAHI recently made a significant step toward meeting changing operational and educational needs with the purchase last month of Mangarata farm, north of Masterton.
Following an extensive search and inspection process, Taratahi identified Mangarata as meeting two important criteria for acquisition; it was both commercially viable and also suitable for agricultural training purposes. more...
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