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When starting her enrolled nursing diploma, Kirsty Wilkin had to tell her young children that mummy might not be around as much.

It was the start of the constant struggle and guilt she would face… read more

Te Rina (Taranaki, Tainui, Hineuru and Te Atiawa) was the Executive Manager at WITT Te Pūkenga for about eight years. It was a role she flourished in, but she still had inner doubts.
“I always had… read more

Taranaki secondary schools acknowledge this year’s recipients of the Prime Minister’s Award for Vocational Excellence.

“This award recognises outstanding students enrolled in vocational programmes… read more

Following the new Government’s announcement of its intention to disestablish Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, please be assured that your programme of study or training… read more

From research topics as varied as trauma-informed care to sustainable cement production there was a topic to interest everyone at the annual Hui Kōrerorero Rangahau event held at WITT Te Pūkenga last… read more

Congratulations to the seven WITT Te Pūkenga NZ beauty therapy students who all passed the three-day CIDESCO beauty therapy theory and practical exams recently. The internationally recognised… read more

Motivated to get into conservation by an inspiring university lecturer, Carolyn King, WITT Te Pukenga kaiako Georgina Ngametua wants to use her tutor role to motivate others to work in the field she… read more

WITT Te Pūkenga ākonga will benefit from the work of local mental health advocate Paul Rangiwahia next year (Ngāti Ruanui, Taranaki). Six of Paul’s large artworks are being installed at the Ngāmotu… read more

It’s not unusual to hear of kaimahi going above and beyond for their ākonga, colleagues and communities. This year we saw kaimahi achieve new qualifications, exhibit their work, appear on television… read more

The spotlight has been on the pest operations and conservation tutors at WITT Te Pūkenga. The team’s mahi was recognised at the recent Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards and they were… read more