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EIT Chief Executive Lucy Laitinen, New Zealand's Minister for Vocational Education, Hon Penny Simmonds, and Qilu University of Technology (QLUT) Party Committee Secretary, Yantao Wu.

A two-way relationship – why China matters to Hawke’s Bay

4 days ago

By Lucy Laitinen Before this year, I hadn't fully appreciated how important our education partnerships with China are, not just for our institution, but for Hawke's Bay and New Zealand. Two...

Automotive qualification opens door to industry role

July 26, 2026

Josh Maka has been able to upskill at EIT while working at Advanced Automotive in Gisborne, with the Tairāwhiti local now working full-time as an Automotive Technician. Originally from Tonga but...

EIT delivers the skills Hawke’s Bay businesses need

July 21, 2026

EIT’s close partnerships with local industry are helping Hawke’s Bay businesses access the skilled graduates they need. Technology company Hawke’s Bay Technologies has been relying on EIT...