Magpies Tackle Tertiary Studies
April 6, 2016
Three Hawke’s Bay’s Magpies have more in common than working out at the gym or scrumming down on a rugby field.Two in the pictured line-up, (from left) hooker Jorian Tangaere and prop Jason...
Hawke’s Bay Hockey Prodigy to Play In Europe
December 16, 2015
Emerging hockey star Dylan Thomas is hoping a lack of funds won’t stop him competing in an important international tournament being held in the Netherlands in July. The EIT degree student...
Local Sailor a Finalist in National Awards
November 30, 2015
Winning a finals slot in New Zealand’s Attitude Awards is floating Hastings sailor Otis Horne’s boat. Born with spina bifida, the 19-year-old is one of three finalists in the Courage in...
Top Hawke’s Bay Cyclist Moving for Dream Job
November 25, 2015
Nearing the end of degree studies at EIT, Hannah van Kampen has already scored a job that underpins her road cycling ambitions. Para Cycling New Zealand has assigned Hannah to work with...
EIT Hosts National Sports Research Event
November 11, 2015
EIT recently staged New Zealand’s second ITP Sports Research Symposium as a platform for researchers based at institutes of technology and polytechnics nationwide. Head of EIT’s School...
Researchers Consider Pacing in Open Water Swimming
September 21, 2015
EIT’s School of Health and Sport Science is using new technology to capture the performance of swimmers in an open water pacing study. Senior lecturer Dr Patrick Lander says the...
Brothers Achieve for their Whanau
August 11, 2015
Rather than follow their father into the Mongrel Mob, Levi and Junior Armstrong chose to study at EIT and build successful careers. Of Ngati Kahungunu descent through their mother, Darly...
Fitness Enthusiast Exploring Benefits of Exercise
July 22, 2015
Passionate about life-long learning and the active lifestyle he’s pursued in Hawke’s Bay, Philip Shambrook is researching the comparative benefits of different doses of exercise in our...
EIT Celebrating Māori Language Week 2015
July 22, 2015
EIT is to be a showcase for the Māori language next week, with daily activities celebrating and promoting te reo.EIT’s Māori and Pasifika liaison advisor Lee Kershaw-Karaitiana says the school...
Netball Coach Helps Prevent Knee Injuries
May 21, 2015
Having “blown” her own knees playing netball, EIT academic Lee-Anne Taylor is now helping young women avoid similar injuries. Annual knee injuries for teen females playing netball have...