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Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE)

What is RoVE? RoVE is the new government instituted Reform of Vocational Education. As part of RoVE, the role of supporting workplace-based learning is shifting from Transitional Industry Training Organisations (TITOs) to other providers, e.g. Te Pūkenga, private training establishments...

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2022 Australasian Tapas Competition is back!
2022 Australasian Tapas Competition is back!

After a 2-year hiatus, we are proud to announce that Australasian Tapas competition is back! Chefs from New Zealand and Australia are invited to battle it out in the Fourth Australasian Tapas Competition!

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Don’t wait, get vaccinated!
Don’t wait, get vaccinated!

The Covid-19 vaccine video made by our students aims to encourage our community and all New Zealanders to get vaccinated. A very high vaccination rate is vital for us to make our population safe from serious disease, keep our hospitals...

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Noel Leeming Friends and Family Deals
Noel Leeming Friends and Family Deals

Friends and families of Ignite Colleges – that’s you! – can enjoy discounted prices at Noel Leeming stores in the Auckland region between 14-27 June.

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Kiwi mushroom dishes go global online
Kiwi mushroom dishes go global online

As the hospitality industry grapples with Covid-19 restrictions, some of New Zealand’s top foodies are finding innovative new ways to showcase Kiwi produce. Next month, New Zealand will make its debut at the eighth Soria Gastronomica, considered to be...

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Connecting Cultures Through Culinary Arts
Connecting Cultures Through Culinary Arts

Travelling 19 000 kilometres for tapas and truffles may seem extreme to some, but for Auckland chef Jasbir Kaur it's all in a day's work. Read the full story

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La Botica Internship for Bettina Adriano
La Botica Internship for Bettina Adriano

When Bettina Adriano gained a scholarship to study cookery, she never imagined just how far it would take her. But fast forward 12 months and not only has she got an industry respected culinary arts qualification - but she...

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Top chef: Kaur blimey, Jasbir a hit in Spain
Top chef: Kaur blimey, Jasbir a hit in Spain

Nineteen thousand kilometres is a long way to travel for truffles, but for Farm Cove local Jasbir Kaur it’s all in a day’s work.

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Climbed To The Top
Climbed To The Top

Winika Hutchins always dreamed of becoming a top chef. This year, she will realise her dream, representing New Zealand in the world truffles championships—Cocinando con Trufa.

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Master of Tapas
Master of Tapas

When it comes to tapas, Ignite Colleges General Manager chef Jasbir Kaur knows her stuff.

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