Joint programme offers future for youth
January 28, 2021
A programme at EIT Tairāwhiti aims to redirect some young people from doing nothing, to a pathway toward a better future. The joint collaboration between...
EIT welcomes first offshore international students since March 2020
January 27, 2021
Last week, EIT welcomed their first offshore international students since March 2020. The cohort of 16 Filipino students was allowed to enter New Zealand after being granted a “critical...
Always learning new ways to teach health and fitness
January 27, 2021
The importance of education to keep up with new developments took a Gisborne health and fitness facility owner back to school. Brian Horwell, formerly from the United Kingdom and a Gisborne...
EIT hosts Info and Enrolment Day
January 26, 2021
EIT’s Info day will help future students to find a programme which is best suited for them. People who are looking to change careers, advance their existing skills, or learn something new are...
Break the chain of violence with education
January 20, 2021
Education is one key to break the chain of family violence, says an EIT Tairāwhiti student and mother of six who knows from experience. Pat Tamanui has had a rough ride in her adult...
EIT tutor and veggie enthusiast launches plant-based cookery programme
January 19, 2021
When Earl Zapf strolls through his five-acre Elsthorpe property, it feels like heaven. The EIT chef tutor, artist, grower, and visionary has established his personal “Food Forest” by planting...
Part-time cookery certificate addressing labour shortage
January 18, 2021
In response to the shortage of skilled hospitality workers in Hawke’s Bay, EIT is launching a new offering of the NZ Certificate in Cookery (level 4). While traditionally delivered...
Paul Hollings appointed as General Manager of the Food and Fibre CoVE
January 18, 2021
The Food and Fibre CoVE Board has appointed Paul Hollings as its inaugural General Manager. Paul has a 20-year-long experience in the education and training sectors, with a special focus on...
Seven Directors appointed to Food and Fibre CoVE Board
January 18, 2021
The Food and Fibre CoVe announces the appointment of seven Directors to the CoVE Board. Joining the Board, are Prue Younger, Turi Ngatai, Wiremu McMillan, William Beetham, Sandy Scarrow, Glen...
Felicity’s career path influenced by inspiring high school teacher
January 11, 2021
Felicity Potae (Tainui) was lucky enough to have that one special high school teacher that left a lasting impression and who Felicity credits for much of where she is today. It was her...