Engineering guru sharing his skills
May 31, 2019
When it comes to practising what he teaches, EIT’s new mechanical engineering tutor Luke Batten can just about say he’s done it all. As a heavy fabrication engineer, he has worked on many...
Showing rangatahi they can do anything
May 30, 2019
Senior high school students from throughout the region were given a massive dose of inspiration at the Tūrangatahi conference hosted by EIT and Te Puni Kōkiri. They had the chance to meet...
Helping students succeed
May 17, 2019
Māori Medium educator Basil Morgan is on a mission to help all students succeed in their studies at EIT. Newly appointed as an Academic Learning Advisor, Basil comes from a background in...
Experienced new leader for Services Pathway
May 15, 2019
EIT has secured a new role model for students wanting to join the New Zealand services, with the appointment of Ngāti Porou-East Coast rugby team assistant coach Troy Para as tutor for the...
From labouring to professional practice
May 13, 2019
Two cousins, both serving the community as nurses inspired Dean Hawea to become a nurse. Dean had always enjoyed caring for people, and saw a nursing degree as a portable skill that would...
Top winegrowing tutor joining EIT’s local team
May 8, 2019
Winegrowing studies are making a comeback at EIT under the leadership of Hawke’s Bay viticulture expert Tim Creagh, who plans to make Gisborne his new home. Tim has taught thousands of...
‘Just go for it’ advice from valedictorian
May 6, 2019
From a body piercing parlour to teaching her own class of children has been a wonderful journey for Kimberley Siriett, who has been selected as the valedictorian at EIT Tairāwhiti’s...
EIT key role in district growth
May 6, 2019
More skilled, trained and qualified Tairāwhiti people will be key in creating a stronger local economy. That was a key message delivered to graduates, their families and friends at the...
Honorary Doctorate for top tā moko artist
May 2, 2019
Derek Lardelli ONZM, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest tā moko artists, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Waikato at its graduation...
Turning hobby into career
May 2, 2019
Turning your number one passion into a career is the ultimate and Tyson Kingi has been able to do just that after completing a degree in computer systems at EIT. Tyson has been engrossed with...