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Wairarapa farmers and allied contractors will reap the benefits of a $1. 55 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support the establishment of a new grain drying and storage facility in Carterton. The loan will enable farmers to store up to 4000 tonnes of grain in the region instead of trucking it to Manawatu for storage, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says.
New Zealand's tertiary education sector saw an 8% increase in qualification completions in 2025, with domestic completions rising 5.9% and international completions up 22%. Improved student retention and higher completion rates were noted among women, full-time students, Māori, Pacific, and Asian students, with private training establishments showing the largest domestic growth. The overall data reflects greater student engagement and progression to higher-level qualifications, supporting workforce skill development and economic growth.