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Strengthening the Service sector workforce

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Making the invisible visible

Cleaning Industry Deep Dive 2025

Making the invisible visible

Cleaning Industry Deep Dive 2025

A deep dive into the Cleaning industry workforce with recommendations that are practical, relevant, and future-focused. A focus on the workforce is critical to business success and long-term industry sustainability.
Online resources to build your workforce

Employer Hub

Online resources to build your workforce

Employer Hub

Through this online resource we aim to support employers to develop their current and future kaimahi right across the Service sector. Explore the hub >
Te Ara Whakamua | The Path Ahead

Tuia 2025

Te Ara Whakamua | The Path Ahead

Tuia 2025

Tuia 2025 was a day filled with bold kōrero, unapologetic truth, shared insights, and powerful commitment to progress. Check out the speaker presentations, event resources and downloads. Read more >
Elevating Pacific futures in the Service sector

Kele’a 2025

Elevating Pacific futures in the Service sector

Kele’a 2025

This resource celebrates and acknowledges the valuable contribution of Pacific peoples to the Service sector in Aotearoa. It also serves as a call to action to explore ways to further amplify and build on these contributions. Read more >
The impact of Māori in the Service sector

Tirohia ki Tua

The impact of Māori in the Service sector

Tirohia ki Tua

Tirohia ki Tua looks to the impact Māori in our industries make, and the reverberation that continues beyond what we can see now, for generations to come. Read more >
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Developing fit for purpose qualifications

Reviews and Developments

Developing fit for purpose qualifications

Reviews and Developments

We develop and maintain qualifications, standards and credentials for the Service sector. Partner with us to ensure our qualifications are fit for purpose and meet industry needs. Check out the reviews and developments we're working on.
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Building a future-ready workforce

Workforce Development Plan

Building a future-ready workforce

Workforce Development Plan

Workforce development plays a pivotal role in bolstering industry and creating a skilled and adaptable workforce that can effectively navigate disruptions and contribute to the overall sustainability of industries.
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Webinars and guides

Quality Assurance Resources

Webinars and guides

Quality Assurance Resources

Best practice guidelines and helpful how-to information on assessment, moderation and consent to assess
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Shining a light on industries rich in potential

Five Hidden Gems

Shining a light on industries rich in potential

Five Hidden Gems

The true value of the service industry workforce becomes evident when we take a closer look. The 5 Hidden Gems project shines a light on five of the lesser-known industries that Ringa Hora covers.
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Career journeys of inspiring role models

We Be Who We See

Career journeys of inspiring role models

We Be Who We See

“We Be Who We See” is a captivating initiative designed to honour and share the incredible stories of those thriving in our service industries.
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Paving the way for our future leaders

Te Manu Arataki Leadership project

Paving the way for our future leaders

Te Manu Arataki Leadership project

Te Manu Arataki Leadership Project is a collaborative Ohu Ahumahi workforce development council project led by Ringa Hora. Its aim is to ensure New Zealand businesses have the best opportunities to nurture future leaders at all levels.
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Latest News

New report highlights challenges for fast-growing Cleaning industry
01/12/25

New report highlights challenges for fast-growing Cleaning industry

New Zealand’s Cleaning industry is growing sharply but more needs to be done to protect cleaners from exploitation and low incomes.  A call to consider...
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Presenting our 2024/2025 Annual Report
10/11/25

Presenting our 2024/2025 Annual Report

He mihi nā te Tiamana Poari, nā te Tumu, me te Poumatua Mihi from the Ringa Hora Council Chair, Chief Executive, and Poumatua Mā te...
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Engagement Recap August-October 2025
06/11/25

Engagement Recap August-October 2025

In September, as part of the Aviation Industry Association Conference, we welcomed over 120 students from 20+ schools across the lower North Island for a...
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The Path Ahead: Māori Leadership, Innovation, and Community at Tuia 2025
31/08/25

The Path Ahead: Māori Leadership, Innovation, and Community at Tuia 2025

Insight, kōrero, and manaakitanga abounded as a gathering of more than 120 attendees took in Tuia 2025 in Tāmaki Makaurau. The hui at Jet Park...
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Embracing Disability in the Workplace
20/08/25

Embracing Disability in the Workplace

Ringa Hora has released three webinars which can help businesses learn how to fully unlock the potential of New Zealand’s disabled community. New Zealand Disability...
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Engagement Recap May-July 2025
08/08/25

Engagement Recap May-July 2025

Ringa Hora has been proudly spreading the word about Tirohia ki Tua and Kele’a, our major reports on the impact in the Service sector of...
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