News - March 2018

Valedictorian to Pursue Further Study
March 26, 2018

As she worked on a speech to deliver on behalf of her fellow graduates, honoured valedictorian Serena Hakiwai was thinking of her beloved grandfather.  The late Bill Stirling gruffly informed...

Race to Graduate for Expectant Mum
March 16, 2018

As an expectant mum and upcoming EIT valedictorian Bianca Snee had no idea which to expect first – the birth of her baby or her graduation with a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport.  With...

Chinese Graduate Chose EIT for Wine Studies
March 14, 2018

Working Hawke’s Bay’s busy vintage, Peter Zhang is sorry he isn’t able to make this week’s graduation.  But having gained EIT’s Diploma in Viticulture and Winemaking, he is...

Doors Open After Gaining Degree
March 13, 2018

Completing her Bachelor of Arts (Māori) feels “surreal”, says Janelle Whitiora, who came close to giving up on her degree. Excited about graduating this week, Janelle is enjoying using...

Scientist Appointed Honorary Research Fellow
March 12, 2018

Dr Petra King has been made an honorary research fellow at EIT. Over the last 40 years, Petra has made a significant contribution to horticulture and viticulture science and the associated...

Coming Home Delivers Rewards For Graduating Chef
March 12, 2018

Nicole Barnes has a further reason to be excited about graduating with EIT’s Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery this week – her decision to retrain as a chef has paid off with a job...

EIT Celebrates An Early Graduation
March 12, 2018

Jubilant EIT graduates celebrate capping a few weeks earlier than usual this year, parading through downtown Napier in the traditional academic gowns, satin-lined hoods, korowai and tasselled...

Graduate Bridges the Cultural Gap
March 12, 2018

Graduating this week with a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design, Jasmine Ruru didn’t think she was capable of tertiary study.  Now the 22-year-old says enrolling at EIT was probably the best...