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Sport scholarships a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
May 13, 2019

“My sport is extremely expensive and self-funded, so the Sports Hawke’s Bay and EIT Sports Scholarship allow me to keep representing New Zealand while completing my degree,” says canoe...

Studying jump-started Jobey’s career
April 17, 2019

Alongside many other EIT graduates and surrounded by his proud family, Jobey Pomare was celebrating his graduation last week. Of Ngāti Kahungunu descent, Jobey grew up in Wairoa and moved to...

EIT graduate Peter embraces his new life
April 8, 2019

Peter Whalley has never shied away from accepting new challenges. In reward of his commitment, the passionate long-distance runner is now graduating with a Master of Health Science with...

Networks an asset in new role
April 8, 2019

From humble beginnings milking cows on the family farm at Whangaparoa, former Gisborne District Police Commander Superintendent Waata Shepherd is extending his career in another field. He...

A large shot of adrenaline inspires EIT tutor
April 8, 2019

  The thought of traversing across the South Island on foot might not be everybody’s idea of a holiday in the wilds, but for EIT te reo Māori tutor Nadine McKinnon it was nirvana. Last...

Gaining real work experience is vital
February 27, 2019

The speed networking event organised by EIT’s sport and exercise programme staff was a great chance for both students and industry to get in touch and talk about prospective projects which the...

U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown visiting EIT
February 15, 2019

On Friday, the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown visited EIT’s Pettigrew Green Arena. He and his family are attending Napier’s annual Art Deco Festival and are taking part in the...

EIT accommodates needs of young football ace
February 4, 2019

Zac Madsen will never forget Labour Day 2018. The Hawke’s Bay football ace who plays for Napier City Rovers, was scouted by Waikato University to play at the President’s tournament in...