EIT graduate driven to break cycles through mental health career
October 9, 2026
Growing up in a community where drugs and alcohol were often present inspired EIT graduate Lucinda Campbell to pursue a career helping whānau facing similar challenges.
EIT Tairāwhiti valedictorian inspired by whanau, driven by purpose
March 16, 2026
Four years ago, Ami Hokianga set out to complete her Bachelor of Social Work at EIT Tairāwhiti as a commitment to herself, her tamariki, and her future. This week, she will fulfil that...
Bachelor of Social Work tutor returns to EIT Tairāwhiti
September 26, 2025
Sarah Elliott has long been connected with EIT’s Bachelor of Social Work in Tairāwhiti and has now returned as a tutor, bringing extensive practice experience and close links to the Gisborne...
Lecturers’ encouragement leads oncology social worker back to study master’s at EIT
August 1, 2025
After years of gentle encouragement from EIT lecturers, Mabel Aiolupotea returned to study and completed her Master of Professional Practice while working full-time Mabel, a Registered Social...
Long-serving staff members celebrate four decades in EIT’s 50th year
March 5, 2025
For more than 40 years, Mandy Pentecost and Gail Maxey have been part of the fabric of EIT, witnessing its evolution from a community college to a leading educational institution as it now...
Opportunity to learn what EIT has to offer at information day
September 18, 2024
Anyone interested in learning what EIT has to offer is invited to attend an information and enrolment day next month. The event will be held between 9am and 6pm on 17 October at the EIT...
Passion for academia and achieving educational reform for Māori learners important for new EIT Head of School
September 11, 2024
A passion for academia and achieving educational reform for Māori learners are important for EIT’s new Head of School: Education and Social Sciences and the Centre for Veterinary...
Living in emergency housing did not stop social work student from studying at EIT
August 29, 2024
Living in emergency housing with her two young children has not stopped Harata Gordon (Ngāti Porou) from pursuing her dream of studying at EIT Tairāwhiti. Thankfully, Harata has recently...
Passion for policy and legislation led student to study social work at EIT
July 25, 2024
A passion for policy and legislation led a student to study social work at EIT Tairāwhiti. Ami Hokianga (Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou) felt that she needed to develop herself further after a...
EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus to hold information and enrolment day for those looking for a career path
May 29, 2024
Prospective learners have an opportunity to identify a career path from many on offer at an EIT information and enrolment day to be held at the Hawke’s Bay Campus next month. The event will...