Covid career change
November 25, 2020
The arrival of the global pandemic Covid 19 has completely changed the life path for many. For Gisborne student Nishant Surathu aspirations changed from electronics engineering to becoming...
Unsure if building was the right path…
November 25, 2020
Gisborne woman Chantelle Abraham had left high school when she realised she did need an education to get a career. But the single mum of two started with a literacy and numeracy course to get her...
Tairāwhiti tourism, not just a stop off
November 12, 2020
Tairāwhiti is building itself as a destination, not just a stop off, as New Zealanders seek to explore their own back yard more and more. This is the view of a newcomer to the tourism...
Good working relationship turns into a win-win situation
November 6, 2020
A good working relationship between EIT Tairāwhiti and community health providers turns into a win-win situation for all. For City Medical, accepting students for onsite practical work...
Girls shine through at Papatu
November 4, 2020
The future of farming is in safe hands looking at the latest level three primary industries class from EIT Tairāwhiti. The group of five girls have impressed their tutor and Papatu Station...
Course provides path for a better future
November 2, 2020
A unique course using the Māori view on the state of the environment is gaining traction. With courses run by EIT Tairāwhiti in Uawa, Gisborne/Manutuke and Mahia, New Zealand Certificate in...
Inaugural Te Kupenga Exhibtion at Toihoukura
September 22, 2020
Work by young artists from Hawke’s Bay to Northland made a diverse showcase for the inaugural Te Kupenga Scholarship exhibition opening at the Maia Gallery last week. EIT Tairāwhiti’s...
Follow your passion
August 17, 2020
Mentoring students and athletes means EIT Tairāwhiti student support advisor Tuterangi Nepe-Apatu can practice what he preaches. Toots knows what it is like to leave high school with no...
Following her heart in study and art
August 11, 2020
A young woman from Auckland has come the full circle back to her roots in Muriwai, Tairāwhiti in her journey to follow her heart. Maia Keane is a second-year student at...
Inaugural scholarship partnership celebrated
August 10, 2020
Two East Coast women are the first recipients of a new partner scholarship between Ngati Porou and the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT). Ramari Fox, 25, from Ruatorea was honoured...