What is on the NZ Skills Shortage List?
July 31, 2013
The Herald recently completed a survey with NZ Chief Executives. 77% supported more funding for tertiary education in subjects relevant to NZ skills shortages And 44% back more advantageous...
Technology Gives New Lifeline to Major Project
July 23, 2013
Walton Walker’s historical research project continues to go from strength to strength, with live streaming the latest coup. The first of the Nga Maunga Korero o Te Tairawhiti Seminar Series –...
A Taste of EIT
July 16, 2013
Would-be tertiary students have responded in record numbers to the opportunity for a free taste of life at EIT. For Year 11-13 school students and teenagers who have already left school,...
Studying Animal Care A Pathway To New Career
July 16, 2013
After qualifying and working as a landscaper for five years, SPCA inspector Simon Kale decided he would rather work with animals than plants and trees. “I was looking for a change and saw...
Toihoukura Create Panels for the UN in New York
July 16, 2013
Toihoukura is again creating history with perhaps the “most exciting delivery of Maori art for indigenous peoples in the world for the last 25 years”. This time, it is Toihoukura’s...
Top Experience Reaps Rewards For All
July 9, 2013
There’s got to be more than just a little excellence going on when students at the EIT Tairawhiti grape growing and winemaking course had input into 10 medal-winning wines at the recent Gisborne...
Member of Parliament Alfred Ngaro visits EIT
July 3, 2013
Over the last few weeks Maryanne Marsters had been working with MP Chris Tremain’s office, MP Alfred Ngaro’s office, Eimua Ltd, and Claire Hague’s section to organise a visit by Member...
Young Design Stars Shine
July 3, 2013
Stars in the Design Distinction Awards, Alexandra Dawson and Sarah Nielsen are forging promising futures in the world of graphic design. Studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design at...
Pouwhenua Protect Children’s Centre
July 3, 2013
Youngsters at Otatara Children’s Centre are learning more about Maoritanga with their own guardians or kaitiaki protecting the on-campus site. EIT kaumatua Matiu Eru blessed the centre’s...
Young Talent Exhibits At Art-X
July 2, 2013
Exhibiting her work at Art-x takes “emerging artist” Sophie Watkins a step closer to a dream career as a full-time painter. A second-year Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design student at...