Sport, Recreation and Massage

Massage students gain valuable experience

January 23, 2012

Athletes and budding massage therapists are both winners thanks to a unique arrangement between EIT Tairawhiti and two of the region’s top events. Certificate in health and sports massage students had the chance to help out at the finish line...Read more

Paddler powers her way to elite sportsperson scholarship

January 23, 2012

Loving her first year of Bachelor of Recreation and Sport studies, waka ama paddler Olivia Mador-Puna feels lucky to have been awarded an EIT Elite Sportsperson Scholarship. From Gisborne and a former boarder at Sacred Heart College in Napier...Read more

Short courses snapshot 2012

January 18, 2012

There are plenty of short course options this year. Below is a snapshot on what will be offered. Junior Chef Barista Sylvia Gee’s Asian Cuisine Cooking Classes – Thai Cuisine Sylvia Gee’s Asian Cuisine Cooking Classes – Advanced Asian...Read more

Promising Local Rugby Player Putting Study First

September 20, 2011

Rugby is taking a back seat while Zane Rangi finishes his degree at EIT. “Study is full-on right now,” says the 21-year-old, who was in the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Academy and Under 20s squad for two years but is focused now on completing his...Read more

Hawke’s Bay Triathlete Competing In World Champs

September 5, 2011

A talent for multi-tasking is taking leading Hawke’s Bay athlete Fred Koenders all the way to China where he will represent New Zealand in the World Triathlon Championships. Koenders has a high profile in Hawke’s Bay, not only as a triathlete...Read more

Grooming Manu Samoa For Greatness

September 5, 2011

Many seasoned rugby followers are tipping Manu Samoa as the Rugby World Cup’s sleeping giant following the team’s recent shock defeat of Australia.   The spectacular victory is seen as boosting the chances for the tiny Pacific nation to...Read more

Walking the Talk at EIT

August 24, 2011

A talent for multi-tasking is taking Hawke’s Bay athlete Fred Koenders all the way to Beijing. He’ll be representing New Zealand in the World Triathlon Champs in September. Fred has a high profile in Hawke’s Bay, not only as a triathlete but...Read more

Video Analyst Helps Hawke’s Bay Rugby Players Lift Their Game

July 18, 2011

Damon Ngatai is legendary for his coverage of the rugby paddock – but he’s not there to play the game.  The Bachelor of Recreation and Sport graduate doesn’t actually rate his skills with the rugby ball, but he is highly-valued as a video...Read more

Paddler Powers Her Way to Elite Sportsperson Scholarship

July 14, 2011

Loving her first year of Bachelor of Recreation and Sport studies, waka ama paddler Olivia Mador-Puna feels lucky to have been awarded an EIT Elite Sportsperson Scholarship. From Gisborne and a former boarder at Sacred Heart College in Napier...Read more

New role raises EIT’s Research Profile

April 18, 2011

Well known for his research work as a sport scientist in biomechanics, Professor Bob Marshall has been appointed to EIT’s newly-created position of Research Director for the next two years.  Research Professor with EIT’s Faculty of Health...Read more