Break the chain of violence with education
2 days ago
Education is one key to break the chain of family violence, says an EIT Tairāwhiti student and mother of six who knows from experience. Pat Tamanui has had a rough ride in her adult...
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EIT tutor and veggie enthusiast launches plant-based cookery programme
2 days ago
When Earl Zapf strolls through his five-acre Elsthorpe property, it feels like heaven. The EIT chef tutor, artist, grower, and visionary has established his personal “Food Forest” by planting...
Part-time cookery certificate addressing labour shortage
3 days ago
In response to the shortage of skilled hospitality workers in Hawke’s Bay, EIT is launching a new apprenticeship-like offering of the NZ Certificate in Cookery (level 4). While...
Paul Hollings appointed as General Manager of the Food and Fibre CoVE
3 days ago
The Food and Fibre CoVE Board has appointed Paul Hollings as its inaugural General Manager. Paul has a 20-year-long experience in the education and training sectors, with a special focus on...
Seven Directors appointed to Food and Fibre CoVE Board
4 days ago
The Food and Fibre CoVe announces the appointment of seven Directors to the CoVE Board. Joining the Board, are Prue Younger, Turi Ngatai, Wiremu McMillan, William Beetham, Sandy Scarrow, Glen...
Felicity’s career path influenced by inspiring high school teacher
January 11, 2021
Felicity Potae (Tainui) was lucky enough to have that one special high school teacher that left a lasting impression and who Felicity credits for much of where she is today. It was her...
From India to Gisborne for a better life
January 7, 2021
In search of a better standard of living, EIT Tairāwhiti student Jinesh Joseph moved from his home in Southern India to Gisborne three years ago. He has also changed his career...
Business Degree in her sights now
December 29, 2020
As Kayla Karena Jordan hit wall after wall in her personal life a few years ago, she was not sure of her future at all. But the wrap around support of her EIT Whanau, followed by some...
Career change brought manager job in horticulture
December 21, 2020
Moving to a foreign country often forces people to change careers. This is certainly the case for Svetlana Drinnan. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Svetlana has studied economics and...
EIT’s new short course combines pottery and fine dining
December 20, 2020
Following the success of previous cookery short courses, EIT is now offering a unique short course where pottery meets fine dining. The course is run by local pottery artist Holly Morgan...