Inspired to learn Te Reo Māori
4 days ago
Their children and a desire to keep their culture alive are inspiration behind two determined te reo māori students at EIT Tairāwhiti. Shannon Maats-Niwa and husband Adam Niwa have...
EIT Pathway leads to career in NZ Army
7 days ago
Seven years working in forestry has been replaced with a career in the New Zealand Army for Gisborne man Tiki Viqasi. He decided to apply for the army while doing the EIT Tairāwhiti Services...
Toihoukura – a very unique place to study
July 3, 2020
Kassana Te Aho-Waikari began her Māori art journey at Toihoukura in 2017 . Completing the certificate level she pursued a degree and is currently in her final year. She finds...
EIT Tairāwhiti’s new student liaison advisor has first hand knowledge of the power of education
June 24, 2020
Justine Read-Bloomfield describes her decision to study Te Reo Māori as life changing when she was at a low point inher life. “I had a disconnect with my “taha Māori” (Rongowhakaata,...
A knight amongst us
June 24, 2020
Tairāwhiti’s newest knight, Professor Sir Derek Lardelli was deeply saluted and celebrated in a ceremony yesterday at the place where he was a founding tutor. The Maia Gallery at EIT...
Honours history made at EIT Tairāwhiti
June 21, 2020
Living in Australia during the “unjust politics” of the (John) Howard Government sparked a fire in Jodie Hodgson which led to her studying social work. This year she graduated with...
Established performer pursues new career in fitness and well-being
June 15, 2020
After nearly a decade as an established performer, singer and dancer, Whangara man Simon(Sye) Paenga left show business to pursue a career in fitness and well-being. With his eye on the goal,...
From study to work after career change
June 9, 2020
Support into employment worked much better than expected for EIT Tairāwhiti business student Louise Burns. As she neared completion of her New Zealand Diploma in Business last year, she was...
EIT Tairāwhiti Information and Enrolment Day
June 8, 2020
Thinking about study this year or planning ahead for 2021? Start your journey to success at EIT Tairāwhiti’s Information and Enrolment Day on Thursday 18 June, 2pm to 6pm. Pop into the main...
The road to success has not been easy.
June 8, 2020
Studying alongside working is hard but so worthwhile says EIT Tairāwhiti agribusiness student Adrian Allen. Employed by Whangara Farms, just north of Gisborne, Adrian has had a long...