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She grew up a townie in New Plymouth, but former WITT student Milla Rasmussen is living her dream far from her urban roots.
Sheep drenching, docking, dagging, and shearing as well as mustering on… read more

Teaching is over, exams and marking too. So, WITT staff got together to end the year sharing details of research they’ve been conducting throughout the year.
Māori tikanga in trauma-informed care and… read more

Her strong belief in Mana Wāhine finding a space in the world of beauty therapy is all part of Naomi Hita’s identity and motivation to study and work in this industry.

Her goals got a boost this… read more

Builder, musician, art collector – WITT art student Ben Dixon acquired numerous skills and experiences before he returned to the classroom to focus on visual creativity.
His work is on show from… read more

Hemp fibre is under the spotlight as a potential new commercial crop in Taranaki and one of the main uses is for building houses. Construction students at WITT gained insights and experience on… read more

From crocheted rabbits to neon tiki, pop art and illustrative pieces – WITT art students will be showcasing their finest work in two separate exhibitions of contemporary art this month.
The first… read more

WITT nursing students will barely be able to tell the difference between a real medical ward and the brand-new teaching ward just opened at the campus.
The 15-bed nursing simulation centre is an… read more

WITT horticulture students are putting innovative growing systems into practice through a small trial of the Future Orchard Production System (FOPS) with pears at the Bell Street campus.
The FOPS… read more

WITT is lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful gardens and bush frequented by tūi, kererū, pīwakawaka, and lizards - like the rare gold-striped gecko. But with this come some unwanted… read more

Hands-on, practical learning with the latest techniques and technology – that’s at the heart of WITT’s teaching ethos and will be on full display at Open Day with loads of interactive opportunities… read more