News - April 2019

EIT Valedictorian Sammy made her dream come true
April 10, 2019

EIT valedictorian Sammy Little says she already knew as a little girl that one day she would become a nurse. It took some years, however, to finally put her dream into action. Sammy is the third...

EIT registers biggest number of graduates in history
April 10, 2019

EIT graduates are celebrating their graduation on April 11 and 12, parading through central Napier in traditional academic gowns, satin-lined hoods, korowai and tasselled trenchers. Graduation...

“I’ve never been happier with my life”
April 9, 2019

A few years back, Rachael Mako was living in Australia and doing a “million things” she says, singing, DJ’ing, working in retail and helping out in kitchens. Three years ago, she moved...

High-flyer touches down
April 9, 2019

The 2019 EIT Auckland Guest Presenter Series kicked off in style this week with a standing-room-only reception for Cheril Calling from CPA Australia New Zealand. What is CPA, you might ask:...

EIT graduate Peter embraces his new life
April 8, 2019

Peter Whalley has never shied away from accepting new challenges. In reward of his commitment, the passionate long-distance runner is now graduating with a Master of Health Science with...

Networks an asset in new role
April 8, 2019

From humble beginnings milking cows on the family farm at Whangaparoa, former Gisborne District Police Commander Superintendent Waata Shepherd is extending his career in another field. He...

A large shot of adrenaline inspires EIT tutor
April 8, 2019

  The thought of traversing across the South Island on foot might not be everybody’s idea of a holiday in the wilds, but for EIT te reo Māori tutor Nadine McKinnon it was nirvana. Last...

Stuart Nash sharing insights with EIT students
April 1, 2019

Labour MP for Napier and cabinet minister Stuart Nash, visited EIT on Thursday and talked to the advanced taxation class students to pass on some interesting facts about his work as Minister of...