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 qualification is assessed by an external evaluator who… 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 month (November). “The hui provides an… 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 will continue as planned while we work through the… 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 who have shown they have what it takes to develop… 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 the imposter syndrome and (questioned) how to… read more

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 juggling full-time study and motherhood. But it’s… read more

Congratulations to WITT Te Pūkenga Learning Advisor Dawn Marsh (pictured left with manager Bridget) on receiving an ATLAANZ Life Membership award. ATLAANZ is an association of professionals working in academic advisory roles in tertiary institutions… read more

Business ākonga at WITT have the chance to add another qualification to their CVs by taking part in Xero training as part of their diploma or degree. Xero is the leading accountancy software worldwide, with over 512,000 small and medium businesses… read more

Feeling nervous, uncertain and experiencing doubt are normal emotions people experience as they make changes and try new things. The Kaitakawaenga Team at WITT Te Pūkenga know these are the feelings that can stop people turning up on their first day… read more

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