“Studying makes me see the world differently”
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago EIT student Kate van Ingen and her mother Lisa Hargreaves, an EIT graduate, are happy that they didn’t have to move out of Hawke’s Bay to study. Having enjoyed her break, Kate van Ingen is more than ready to start her second year at EIT. […]
Read More →Infrastructure training programme on track for second semester start
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 16 mins ago Leading EIT’s new infrastructure works training programme is Clint Whitewood, a NZ Army-trained infrastructure machinery specialist EIT has started working with the local roading sector ahead of a new infrastructure works training programme to overcome a skills shortage likely to result from a massive increase […]
Read More →New Ruatoria youth programme acclaimed by government
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Among those welcoming Ka Hao te Rangatira were (from left) Rakairoa Beach, Tui Warmenhoven, Davie Boyce, Raiha Parata Blane, Hinemaurea Kaiwai, Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou chairman Selwyn Parata, Employment Minister Willie Jackson, Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, Rua Te Kani, EIT Tairawhiti campus director Jan […]
Read More →Aid development programme ELTO running at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Aid development programme ELTO running at EIT 11 mins ago Ananda, Leapphy and Neda enjoy brushing up their English language skills at EIT. Leapphy Chea, Ananda Paramita, Nening Daryati are three out of 62 English language learners from South East Asia who are currently studying in […]
Read More →U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown visiting EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 13 mins ago EIT lecturer Dr Carl Paton (l.) shared his expertise with U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown (r.). 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 […]
Read More →Honey is flowing at EIT
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Beehives: All apiculture students at EIT have their own beehive. When Gui Vilhena turned 17, he took over his uncle’s bee hives in his hometown of Jundiai in Brazil and started to commercially cultivate honey. Once he finished high school, Gui studied animal husbandry at […]
Read More →EIT will input to Education Reforms
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Mark Oldershaw, Deputy Chief Executive The Reform of Vocational Education (ROVE) project are wide-sweeping reforms and will impact significantly on the Institute of Technology and Polytechnic Sector. “EIT will continue as strongly as it can possibly be in its education delivery across all of its […]
Read More →Run on student places at EIT’s School of Nursing
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Run on student places at EIT’s School of Nursing 1 min ago EIT has been offering the Bachelor of Nursing degree for over 40 years. The School of Nursing has seen one of the biggest run on study places in its history. 86 new students have […]
Read More →EIT’s School of Viticulture & Wine kicks into higher gear
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 mins ago Chandre, Victor and Jane (fr. r.) are the new wine science lecturers and bring a lot of international experience. Shaun La Franco had always been passionate about wine. Having gained a Graduate Diploma in Oenology at EIT, he then worked in different wineries throughout New Zealand […]
Read More →Boss signed up whole team for EIT certificate
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Boss signed up whole team for EIT certificate 1 min ago Ivan, Karl and Mahouri are happy to learn more about their trade. Ivan Bellamy, Karl Nielsen and Mahouri Hodges work for roading company Topline Contracting. In August 2018, their boss, Taurus Taurima signed up 80 […]
Read More →Making fashion into an art form
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Two of EIT’s most passionate fashion design graduates are back this year to pass on their skills to other aspiring clothing designers. Marlana “Lane” Nepe and Aisling “Ash” McKenzie have agreed to take this year’s Level 5 Diploma in Fashion Design programme while tutor Sarah […]
Read More →New Social Work Lecturer keen to share experience
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago After working in the frontline of the local social work sector, newly appointed EIT social work lecturer Sarah Elliott is looking forward to passing on the skills she has learned. She is passionate about holistic wellbeing and empowering positive change at all levels within the […]
Read More →Experienced Builder to Oversee EIT-Managed Carpentry Apprenticeships
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News Experienced Builder to Oversee EIT-Managed Carpentry Apprenticeships 1 min ago After more than four decades in the construction business, Allen Barton wants to put something back in the industry by managing EIT’s level four carpentry apprenticeship programme in Gisborne. Apart from managing over 30 local apprenticeships […]
Read More →EIT is looking for “out of the box” speakers for Whanaungatanga research symposium
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT is looking for “out of the box” speakers for Whanaungatanga research symposium 9 mins ago Hörður Torfason, is a human rights campaigner and “artevist” from Iceland EIT and Otago Polytechnic take great pleasure to be hosting Whanaungatanga on February 15 and 16. The symposium focuses […]
Read More →EIT pleased to appoint high profile Māori nursing lecturers
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago IT is pleased to welcome on board two new highly qualified nursing lecturers. Tiara Williams graduated from in EIT in 2013 with a Bachelor of Nursing and completed her postgraduate certificate in Health Science in 2015. During her time at EIT she received the Rapai […]
Read More →EIT accommodates needs of young football ace
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti Home News EIT accommodates needs of young football ace 10 mins ago Zac Madsen is benefiting from EIT programmes being flexible. 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 […]
Read More →Learning outside the classroom in Hawkes Bay
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 1 min ago Rachel Speedy is a great example of how the University of Waikato and EIT are working together to benefit Hawke’s Bay. The second year EIT Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education student is currently doing a University of Waikato Summer Research Scholarship project. She is […]
Read More →Determination and heart drives Lynn Tana the truckie
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 15 mins ago Lynette Tana drives a brand new 18 gear, six wheeler DAF Ranger tipper truck. Not bad going for a recently EIT qualified commercial road transport graduate who, as a ‘greens’ (rookie truckie), took sole charge of her ‘Dafne’ while she was still in her 90-day […]
Read More →Upcoming designers and artists exhibit their finest work
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 6 mins ago Keremia Tairua together with her tutor and mentor Raewyn Paterson and her piece of wearable art named Papatūānuku’s Reclamation. Raewyn Paterson is exhibiting a blue hand screen printed capelet. Cheryl Downie designed an embellished red winter coat. Sometimes great things come out of tough times. […]
Read More →City student life, creative minds and chocolate cookies
Source: Eastern Institute of Technology – Tairāwhiti 3 mins ago Bringing some homemade baked chocolate chip cookies into work is how Danyel Vickery likes to start the day. The EIT Bachelor of Business student is currently managing the City Student Studio in Dalton Street which by now has become like a second home for him. […]
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