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An Australian expert visited Taranaki recently to run a weekend workshop at WITT to teach builders about using hempcrete in construction, signalling a growing local interest in the fibrous plant for… read more

If AI is putting a dampener on your career dreams, there’s an antidote.
Taranaki Careers Expo will be back in full force this year with loads of exhibitors showcasing jobs and training that require… read more

Laura De Lange wants to help people stay active so they can remain in their homes and keep the sparkle in their eyes alive. Kyan Jones gets a buzz caring for elderly people in retirement homes who… read more

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From the science of coffee roasting and the creativity of latte art to learning about digital apps for managing a café – Sophie Banks feels ready for the hospitality sector.
She’s just completed and… read more

Winners of WITT-sponsored categories double down at the Top Shop Awards recently, with two also named Regional Winners.
WITT sponsors three awards across two categories – one in Hair and Beauty and… read more

Mid-year opportunities to pursue a new career or study an area of interest are top of mind at WITT. Semester Two starts in a month which means you can gain a new qualification by Christmas 2026 in… read more

WITT nursing student Pravina Roberts navigates being a mum of eight with full-time study, leveraging her own academic ambitions to encourage her children to achieve at school. She is among the first… read more

WITT art and design students are opening their campus studios and exhibition spaces to the public with a special mid-winter Art Show Week, which includes talks and workshops as well as art for… read more

Deb Auckram (pictured above) and Lucy Taylor (below) are at different stages of their careers. Both have found new directions with the business knowledge, tools and insights they’ve learned through… read more