News - May 2016

Digging Deep for World Champs
May 12, 2016

A standout waka ama team based in Hawke’s Bay hope to leave other craft in their wake when they race in the upcoming world championship on Australia’s Gold Coast.The Haeata Ocean Sports Club...

Degree Studies Follow Move to Hawke’s Bay
May 12, 2016

After many years working and travelling overseas, Melanie Gregory questioned where she was heading in life.  Her soul-searching prompted her decision to settle in Hawke’s Bay where she...

Honours graduate seeks further academic success
May 12, 2016

Having completed EIT’s Bachelor of Arts (Māori) and Bachelor of Arts Honours (Māori) in just two years, Turei Ormsby is now studying for his doctorate degree.The 21-year-old aims to be one of...

Young blood reinvigorates school
May 12, 2016

A new wine science lecturer and laboratory manager for EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus. Starting as a wine science lecturer, Shaun La Franco brings significant industry experience to the...

Knowledge is a power tool
May 12, 2016

Tereora Tapaitau has secured a building services cadetship with the Gisborne District Council after studying carpentry at EIT. “I wasn’t good at maths but I stuck with it,” he says of...

EIT Celebrates Graduate Success
May 12, 2016

Napier was ablaze with colour as jubilant EIT graduates gathered in traditional academic gowns, satin-lined hoods, sashes, korowai and tasselled trenchers for this year’s capping and downtown...

Sport Scholars Update – Ben Stoyanoff
May 12, 2016

My name is Ben Stoyanoff and I’m in my second year of study for the Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at EIT.  I’m 21 years old and decided on primary teaching as a career after leaving school...