Apprentice hairdresser Shanyn Saywell has used a Level 3 hairdressing qualification to springboard into the career of her dreams. “Not everyone needs to do a degree or multi-year qualification to kickstart their career,” says WITT Te Pūkenga Tutor… read more

With a classic radio voice and a confidence that belies his age, few would realise MORE FM Day Show Host Tyrese Epiha (Te Atiawa) is only 19 and lived with social anxiety during his school days. Thanks to taking part in the 30-week WITT Trades… read more

Linda Cook, the new owner of Big Jim’s Garden Centre, put herself and two employees through the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) at WITT to fill in gaps in her team's horticulture knowledge and increase their confidence with customers. “New… read more

International construction management student Jerin Reji, from Kochi in southern India, has been awarded a three-week internship on one of New Zealand’s largest construction projects – the New East Wing Building (NEWB) of the local hospital and the… read more

It’s not unusual to have generations of whānau gain qualifications from WITT, but it is a novelty to see a mother and daughter sit by side and gain a qualification, then re-enrol and embark on a three-year degree together.   Health Care Assistant… read more

WITT Te Pūkenga proudly acknowledges the 'Class of 2024' at a graduation ceremony at TSB Stadium on Thursday 15 February 2024. A total of 898 graduates have completed their respective programmes this year, with 265 people registered to attend the… read more

Two WITT ākonga have earned the opportunity to put their learning into practice thanks to a three-week internship with the Project Maunga hospital rebuild project at Te Whatu Ora in Taranaki. This internship provides Asja Fairbrother and Jerin Reji… read more

Business administration tutor Mary-Ellen Batchelor can lay claim to teaching many former and current WITT administrative staff, launching their careers just like she launched hers by studying at WITT. “The business administration and technology… read more

One of WITT’s newly graduated ākonga, Nikita Rogers, has words of advice for those planning their futures. The New Plymouth Girls High School alumni, gives credit to her mum for encouraging her to know herself - to do what’s best for her and to have… read more

The winner of this year’s BJ Hetet award, Joby Gavan (Ngāti Awa), left school at 16 and followed in the steps of a mate to do a 30-week pre-trade plumbing programme at WITT. Little did he know he would go on to win the prestigious BJ Hetet… read more