News - September 2018

What Suffrage Means to EIT Women
September 26, 2018

It is widely accepted that Hawke’s Bay would not have its tertiary institute if it was not for the foresight of Margaret Hetley, a firm advocate of higher education for women. It is fitting...

Building Course Gives New Lease of Life in Takapau
September 25, 2018

Take ten people all new to building. Introduce them to power tools and basic building knowledge. The result is new skills and a new lease on life. With ages ranging from 17 to over 70, the...

Inspired by Toihoukura’s Authentic Approach
September 25, 2018

From Whitecliff to EIT- arts degree student Gabrielle Kururangi After two years of studying arts in Auckland, Gabrielle Kururangi is enjoying the much more organic environment at Toihoukura,...

Funding rising demand for adult education
September 25, 2018

A significant boost in funding for adult education courses has been welcomed by EIT, which is fielding a growing demand from people wanting to “go back to school” for second chance...

Stadium gets a makeover
September 24, 2018

    Eastern Institute of Technology trades students have been helping Gisborne Tairāwhiti Rugby League upgrade Awapuni Sports Stadium. The condition of the facility has...

Trades offer a great future for students
September 24, 2018

Mark van Wijk  The old belief that apprenticeships are only for those who can’t get into university is doing the construction industry a huge disservice, says construction manager Mark van...

Nailing down a fantastic future
September 24, 2018

At 23 Adam Newton is on track for a great career in the building industry, enjoying the variety of his work and friends he has made through the EIT building programme. Two years ago he was...

Paid while learning for dream job
September 23, 2018

  EIT Engineering student Korey Waho enjoying his new “classroom” at Universal Engineering. An engineering programme at EIT has opened up a whole new career path for father-of-six...

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