Story by Stuff reporter Catherine Groenestein. A South Taranaki couple used the Covid lockdown as a chance to take stock of their lives, and now, one year on, they are launching a business. Kodie Huffam and Hannah Baker, both 30, have qualified as… read more

Kathy Shaw is social work practitioner and educator who recently returned to teaching at WITT after some time spent living and working in Australia. She moved back to Taranaki this year and is one of the tutors teaching on the New Zealand… read more

Professor Grant Guilford and John SnookIssued jointly by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and Te Kura Matatini O Taranaki – Western Institute of Technology at TaranakiA joint effort by two New Zealand tertiary institutions aims to… read more

​​Gabriel Scholtjes (third from left) is a recent graduate of New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) and has managed to secure himself a job far above your normal graduate role.Gabriel is originally from Wellington and relocated to New… read more

Early in November, the doors were opened for the Information Technology (IT) and Business Administration students ‘Next Steps’ event.Five guest speakers from Taranaki industries came to share their experiences in their respected areas of expertise… read more

On 19 March 2020 the decision was made to close the New Zealand border to all visitors that were not 'New Zealand Citizens' or 'Permanent Residents'.The decision introduced new challenges to international learners that many have struggled with for… read more

Using a partnership approach and with support from technology, WITT is seeking to better understand the needs of all our learners throughout their learner journey. The desire to respond faster and provide support where needed the most has led to a… read more

The Taranaki professional community now have further professional development opportunities right on their doorstep, with a new dedicated programme introduced by the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT).The QualifyMe programme has been… read more

My name is Dr Elliot Collins, I’m Pākehā, born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). I am first and foremost an artist, husband, researcher, photographer, poet, writer, plant grower and beach wanderer among many other things that artists have to… read more

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) has partnered with the International Culinary Studio (ICS) to provide excellent technology-driven culinary education offshore to combat a skills shortage in Taranaki. The New Zealand Ministry… read more