EIT welcomes new chief executive with pōwhiri
January 21, 2026
A pōwhiri on EIT’s Hawke’s Bay campus in Taradale has marked the start of new chief executive Lucy Laitinen’s leadership, as the institute begins a new era as an independent...
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EIT to Launch Free Art and Design Programme in Central Hawke’s Bay
December 18, 2025
A new free Art and Design programme is set to open at EIT in Central Hawke’s Bay next year, with award-winning designer and educator Beck Wheeler leading the programme. The Level 3 Certificate...
EIT Festival brings together diverse creative work from IDEAschool students
December 17, 2025
IDEAschool celebrated a full spectrum of creativity last month at its end of year festival - Here and Now, Ko Au Te Wā. Across several days of exhibitions, performances and screenings, students...
EIT Auckland forum strengthens student–industry connections
December 16, 2025
Building on last year’s success, EIT Auckland’s second annual Mahi Heke Mai - Working Futures forum brought together dozens of recent graduates and current students to hear from specialists...
EIT supports Waimārama hauora journey through new community programme
December 11, 2025
Waimārama community members are seeing meaningful shifts in their health and wellbeing as they take part in Te Kāhui Whai Hauora, a six week programme delivered by EIT in partnership with the...
EIT announces appointment of new CEO
December 5, 2025
EIT Council has appointed Lucy Laitinen as its new Chief Executive of the Eastern Institute of Technology Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti. Lucy brings extensive experience across international...
EIT holds inaugural meeting of new council as it prepares for independence
December 4, 2025
The inaugural meeting of the new EIT Council was held today as EIT celebrated preparations to stand back up as a stand-alone independent polytechnic under local leadership and governance. The...
EIT Associate Professor features on Botswana TV at global computing education conference
December 3, 2025
EIT Auckland Associate Professor of Computing Dr Alison Clear appeared on Botswana Television while representing Aotearoa at a major international computing education conference held in Africa for...
EIT Master’s enhances skills and career prospects for digital marketing professional
November 30, 2025
After moving across the world to study at EIT Auckland, digital marketing professional Sumedha Wickrama secured a role in his field just weeks into his Master of Digital Business. With nearly a...
EIT culinary graduate carves out global success in food and TV
November 30, 2025
EIT-trained Chef Hilary Wroe has built an international career that includes working at Michelin-star restaurants in New York, behind the scenes on MasterChef Australia and a Senior Development...