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The Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council will be closing operations from 19 December, and disestablished from 31 December 2025. The Energy and Infrastructure Industry Skills Board; Construction and Specialist Trades Industry Skills Board; Electrotechnology and Information Technology Industry Skills Board will pick up its functions.

2025 Annual Report

Waihanga Ara Rau’s 2025 Annual Report highlights four years of progress delivering industry-led vocational education for the construction and infrastructure sectors. In the 2024-25 financial year, we completed more than 200 qualification and standard reviews, forged 14 iwi partnerships, and achieved a 96% stakeholder trust rating. Our research, insights, and Workforce Information Platform have strengthened workforce planning, ensuring that training remains aligned with industry needs.