The beginning of a new era for EIT
July 14, 2025
EIT is one of 10 polytechnics that will become independent institutions from January 2026, following the Minister for Vocational Education’s announcement on Monday. The move is positive for the...
EIT Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates secure roles at partner school
January 19, 2025
EIT’s partnership with local schools continues to thrive, with two Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduates the latest to secure jobs at Havelock North Primary School. Becca Williams and...
EIT’s foundation skills, and sport courses pave new pathways for rangatahi
December 19, 2024
EIT’s Foundation Skills and Sport, Recreation and Exercise courses are creating meaningful opportunities for rangatahi in Hawke’s Bay, helping them reconnect with education and discover...
Final 2024 EIT public lecture explores business and climate change
December 17, 2024
EIT’s final public lecture of the year concluded with a thought-provoking session by Associate Professor Pii-Tuulia Nikula who shared her journey exploring the intricate relationship between...
International student who chose EIT for her postgraduate studies in New Zealand completes journey with PhD
December 16, 2024
An international student chose EIT for her postgraduate studies in New Zealand and is now reaping the rewards having recently completed her journey with a PhD. Priyanka Antil, 38, has always...
Move to New Zealand for a better life sees EIT student follow her architectural dream
December 11, 2024
After six years of working in the finance industry, a move from South Africa for a better life for her family has seen an EIT student follow her Architectural Technology dream. Juanett...
Passion for leadership led teacher to leave profession and study Graduate Diploma in Business at EIT
December 9, 2024
A teacher who earned her qualifications at EIT before embarking on a successful early childhood education career, has successfully pivoted to complete a Graduate Diploma in Business and found...
Experienced nurse who rose through the ranks is appointed EIT’s Head of Nursing
December 5, 2024
An experienced nurse who has risen through the academic ranks at EIT, has been appointed Head of the School of Nursing. Katherine (Kat) Williams, who was until her new appointment, programme...
Former EIT student now learning a trade in Army so that he can provide plumbing service back home on the East Coast
November 30, 2024
A former EIT student, who used the services pathway programme to prepare for a career in the NZ Army, is now learning a trade that he can take back home to the East Coast after he leaves the...
EIT Associate Professor appointed co-chair of academic advisory board of award-winning climate action non-profit
November 29, 2024
Pii-Tuulia Nikula, an Associate Professor in EIT’s School of Business, has been appointed Co-chair of the Academic Advisory Board of the Climate Action Network for International Educators...