NorthTec involvement prevalent in Whangarei’s new Hihiaua Cultural Centre
Source: NorthTec The opening of Whangārei’s Hihiaua Cultural Centre is a significant milestone for Māori Arts in Te Tai Tokerau. To spearhead the opening, an inaugural exhibition – Terenga Mai – is on display until September 2, showcasing Māori arts in all its different forms, both traditional and contemporary. The exhibition features a number of […]
Read More →Strong NorthTec representation at nursing student hui
Source: NorthTec The 15 NorthTec Māori nursing students attending this year’s Hui-a-Tau (annual conference) in Whakatane were the largest representation from NorthTec to attend the event yet. NorthTec nursing lecturer, Pipi Barton, accompanied the group in a kaitiaki role, and said the greater student number this year was made possible by more funding. “We had […]
Read More →International Rally brings a rare opportunity for NorthTec students
Source: NorthTec The second round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) was held in Whangarei over 3-5th of May, and brought with it a rare opportunity for NorthTec’s Automotive Engineering students. A total of 72 drivers from New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Japan and China took part to contend for the international title of […]
Read More →Forestry pilot programme launched in Far North
Source: NorthTec Inmates at the Northern Region Corrections Facility in Ngawha are the first in New Zealand to learn forestry skills through a work to release pilot, as part of the One Billion Trees Programme. The pilot was jointly developed by Te Uru Rākau and the Department of Corrections, and will be delivered by NorthTec […]
Read More →Exhibition redefines the humble banana box
Source: NorthTec The banana box, that ever-present packaging material, mandatory when packing up a life, shifting house and moving on, provides the framework for the Shutter Room’s next exhibition, Reconfiguring, an installation by Sarah Kippenberger and Chris Schreuder, both graduates of NorthTec’s Applied Arts degree programme. By filling the gallery with banana boxes the artists […]
Read More →Proud graduates celebrate their achievements
Source: NorthTec More than 200 NorthTec graduates walked proudly across the Forum North stage at this year’s annual graduation held in Whangārei. All had gained diplomas, graduate diplomas or degrees in a wide variety of programmes, and were joined by whānau, friends, NorthTec staff, members of the NorthTec Council and special guests to celebrate their […]
Read More →Nursing events prove popular at NorthTec
Source: NorthTec Two annual NorthTec events which impact nursing sector professionals throughout Northland have proved especially popular this year. The NorthTec Nursing Showcase, held recently at the Raumanga campus lecture theatre, was particularly successful both in turnout and in feedback. Dr Bev MacKay, NorthTec’s Nursing Pathway Manager, was one of the organisers and said the […]
Read More →‘Sticky pulled wild pork hawker rolls’ latest field days treat
Source: NorthTec Fun food, fancy name – but a serious message. That’s the idea behind the ‘sticky pulled wild pork hawker roll’ – this year’s wild food treat to be given away by the Northland Regional Council (NRC) to attract visitors to its marquee at the upcoming February 28-March 02 Northland Field Days. A joint […]
Read More →NorthTec graduands gear up for special day
Source: NorthTec NorthTec graduates will fill Whangarei’s CBD when they march through the town to celebrate their graduation at this year’s event on Friday, 1 March. The graduating class of 2018 have all successfully completed diplomas, degrees or graduate diplomas. There will be two ceremonies at Forum North, at 10am and 2pm. At the morning […]
Read More →New forestry programme is aimed at women
Source: NorthTec A new NorthTec forestry training programme set up especially for women is set to begin next month. Phil Nikora, from NorthTec’s forestry team, says the programme called Mana Wahine will be run through NorthTec in partnership with Te Matarau and a forestry company, and it combines forestry and health and safety training. He […]
Read More →Horticulture programmes now fees-free at NorthTec
Source: NorthTec All horticulture programmes will be fees-free at NorthTec as part of a 2019 pilot, targeted to boost the number of trained workers entering the sector. NorthTec delivers a range of primary industry skills, horticulture and sustainable primary production programmes across the region, all aimed at preparing students for work in the industry. Horticulture, […]
Read More →Another chance to enrol at NorthTec
Source: NorthTec NorthTec is holding a second open day for people who are planning to study at tertiary level this year, to follow the release of NCEA results next week. The event will be held on Thursday, 17 January, from 11am to 2pm, outside the Interactive Learning Centre (ILC) near Gate 1 in Raumanga Valley […]
Read More →Writing graduates embrace self-publishing
Source: NorthTec NorthTec applied writing graduates are taking control of their works and joining the increasing number of authors who self-publish. Full-time writer Kathy Servian completed the Diploma in Advanced Applied Writing (Level 7) in 2017. She published her first novel while studying, and has gone on to publish three further works, with another in […]
Read More →NorthTec wedding is a match made in hospitality
Source: NorthTec NorthTec’s Apprentice Restaurant recently hosted the wedding of two of the institute’s own hospitality graduates. Alex Holt and Claire Zhang, who is from China, met as classmates studying cookery. Both graduated with a Diploma in Cookery at the end of last year, and they chose NorthTec for their wedding venue. They have also […]
Read More →Awards for conservation graduates
Source: NorthTec Two graduates from NorthTec’s conservation programme were given awards at this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Samara Nicholas received the New Zealand Order of Merit for Services to Marine Conservation and Education, while Lyn Wade was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for Services to Conservation. Both received their awards at Government House in Wellington […]
Read More →Mother and daughter finish nursing degree together
Source: NorthTec A mother and daughter were among the latest group of nursing students to be farewelled from NorthTec, at an emotional ceremony yesterday. Debbie and Michelle Mason, from Dargaville, were watched proudly by family members as they paid tribute to those who had supported them throughout their studies. Mum Debbie is a former midwife […]
Read More →Resignation of NorthTec Chief Executive
Source: NorthTec NorthTec’s Chief Executive, Dr Mark Ewen, has announced his resignation as he and his family are moving offshore. He will be leaving the organisation at the end of this year. NorthTec Council Chair, Wayne Jackson, will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive, and the current Deputy Council Chair, Jane Hindle, will […]
Read More →Open day at NorthTec
Source: NorthTec Anyone interested in studying at NorthTec in 2019 is invited to come along to an open day next week. The event will be held on Friday, 23 November, from 3pm to 5pm, at the Interactive Learning Centre (ILC) near Gate 1 in Raumanga Valley Road. Staff including tutors from the various subject areas […]
Read More →Hairdressing graduate heads off for cruise job
Source: NorthTec A NorthTec hairdressing graduate is heading overseas for the opportunity of a lifetime, working on a top cruise liner. Elamein Poutai, from Whangarei, will soon be flown to London for training, and then on to Miami, where the ship is based. From there, she will spend the next nine months cruising around the […]
Read More →Nursing students reunite after 30 years
Source: NorthTec NorthTec graduates from the School of Nursing enjoyed a special reunion to celebrate 30 years since completing their studies. Twenty members of the Bachelor of Nursing class of 1988 got together at the Raumanga site to catch up with a welcome on Te Puna o Te Mātauranga marae and a campus tour, followed […]
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