The beginning of a new era for EIT
July 14, 2025
EIT is one of 10 polytechnics that will become independent institutions from January 2026, following the Minister for Vocational Education’s announcement on Monday. The move is positive for the...
Campus redevelopment marks new chapter for EIT Hawke’s Bay
July 11, 2025
A limestone mauri stone that survived Cyclone Gabrielle has been placed at the heart of EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale, marking the opening of the new Te Papa o Kiwa quadrant and a fully...
Rare book collection returns to EIT
July 10, 2025
After surviving Cyclone Gabrielle and more than two years in chilled, climate-controlled care, a rare and irreplaceable collection of books has returned to EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus. The 225...
EIT student overcomes family loss and hardship to complete Bachelor of Business Studies
July 7, 2025
When Shelby Te Aho withdrew from her Bachelor of Business Studies at EIT due to family loss and financial hardship, she was not sure she would ever return. The 23-year-old had already completed...
Ngāi Tukairangi staff advance Kiwifruit careers through EIT study
July 4, 2025
Three staff members from Ngāi Tukairangi Trust are enhancing their careers in the kiwifruit industry by combining hands-on experience with academic study at the Eastern Institute of Technology...
EIT master’s graduate comes full circle after starting studies offshore
June 26, 2025
When Vanessa Santos first studied with EIT through a screen in the Philippines, she never imagined she would one day be sitting in one of those classrooms in person as the guest speaker. The EIT...
Passion for Computing leads student from Africa to EIT Hawke’s Bay
June 26, 2025
An interest in computing sparked by a South African teacher has led Terrence Charamba to pursue study at EIT in Hawke’s Bay after relocating to New Zealand with his family. Terrence began his...
Bachelor of Applied Science student lands internship mapping native bush remnants
June 18, 2025
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) student Emily Strong helped iwi identify remnants of the historic Seventy Mile Bush during a summer internship with Sustainable Hawke’s...
EIT carpentry apprentice to compete at national building final
June 5, 2025
EIT carpentry apprentice Hohepa Goulton (Ngāti Kahungunu) will represent Hawke’s Bay at the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge National Final, after winning the regional title...
EIT launches next phase of RSE training programme
June 5, 2025
EIT has officially launched a refreshed phase of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Worker Training Programme, set to equip thousands of Pacific seasonal workers with practical skills. The...