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The January 2026 regulatory rollover brought major change to the vocational education sector, including the introduction of NZQA’s integrated Quality Assurance Framework (iQAF). While much of the sector’s attention has focused on the end of EERs, another important...

  Big NZQCF updates are already underway, and 2026 is when many providers will feel the impact. If you are a PTE or training organisation, staying...

We’re excited to welcome Neil Summons to the SAARA team as our new Senior Technical Lead – Key Systems. Neil brings with him an impressive career in the high-security locking industry, spanning multiple continents and a wide range of technical disciplines. His...

As we navigate the dynamic landscape of New Zealand's education sector, it's essential to stay informed about the latest trends and changes. Here's a quick update on some significant developments that might interest you: University Funding Boost: The NZ government has...

In the dynamic landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword but a pivotal force shaping the future of industries, including e-learning. As tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E redefine the boundaries of content creation, businesses must...

Lights, camera, action! Video content has taken over the internet, and e-learning is no exception. In today's world, anyone can create and share videos with the help of affordable software and easy-to-use apps. Video can be used in e-learning as stand-alone content or...

Have you ever experienced being hacked or having your online presence compromised? These days, online security breaches have become so common that the saying “It’s not when but how” is becoming cliché. Recently, large YouTube channels such as Linus Tech Tips, (My...

The Forgetting Curve Humans have been forgetting things long before car keys were invented. In the age of the Life-long Learner and Bite-sized learning, it’s important to remind ourselves that our brain is not as effective as your computer at filing away information...

In recent years, eLearning has increased in prevalence within New Zealand as an approach to gaining educational and vocational training. The introduction of technology and the internet has made online learning more attainable…

It is fair to say that online learning has been steadily on the rise since the early 2000s. Global Industry Analysts projected eLearning would reach $107 billion by 2015 and they were correct (1). The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated this with forecasts now...

A couple of months ago we wrote part 1 of how not to blow your security budget. Here is part 2 to complete the 10 ways not to blow your security budget. 6.       Software licenses Do you understand your software license structure and associated fees if additional...

Vocational education engages approximately 223,000 apprentices, trainees or learners around New Zealand (1). They are spread across thousands of employers, 400+ private training enterprises, 3 Wānanga and 16 subsidiaries…

Working from home has never been more prevalent than it is right now. The perks of working from home seem obvious; there's no need to commute to and from work, you have a better work- life balance and you're able to work from any location, so why does it not feel so...

Along with many worldwide and New Zealand businesses, SAARA has a keen focus on cyber security and protecting our company’s data. Cyber threats are ever evolving and it is becoming more and more important for all businesses to protect themselves and their information....