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The lifestyle of an artist is typically seen as solitary and self-absorbed. Not for WITT art student Bobi Harvey. She thrives on a collective approach - from group craft nights with friends to zine… read more

It’s the season when weeds go berserk. Luckily WITT’s Pest Operation students are ready to take their highly valuable skills out into the bush, helping local community groups keep pesky invasive… read more

Paul Verić, former Principal of New Plymouth Boys’ High School, has been appointed the new Chief Executive for the Western Institute of Technology of Taranaki (WITT), as the institute continues its… read more

Twelve teams, twelve challenges and a whole lot of teamwork made for an action-packed day at WITT, as apprentices from across Taranaki put their skills, fitness and health and safety knowledge to the… read more

How fast can a builder change a tyre? Or a sparkie hammer a nail in straight?
An action-packed event hosted by WITT on Friday, October 16, will bring together young trades apprentices from around the… read more

Horticulture is growing at WITT and across the region. Initiatives such as Venture Taranaki's Branching Out programme are helping highlight the exciting career opportunities available within the… read more

“Te reo Māori classes at WITT are suitable for a wide range of learners — whether you want to connect with whānau and whakapapa, build confidence using te reo in your workplace or business, or simply… read more

WITT ākonga and kaimahi are celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (14 – 20 September) with a full kete of activities, including indigenous crafts, quizzes, kai, karakia and raising the Tino… read more

Wild cats cause immeasurable damage to our native environments. Recent findings by WITT conservation students at a local reserve have alarm bells ringing.
Rātāpihipihi Scenic Reserve is a small… read more

Moving to New Plymouth from his home in Punjab – a northern Indian state one fifth the size of New Zealand with 30+ million people – was a giant leap into the unknown for WITT graduate Suhail… read more