The twin peaks of WITT’s white-encased A and B blocks have been a striking landmark for many months while the buildings have been re-roofed. With the project nearing completion this month, the Livingstone Building site team are proud to report that… read more

More people have applied to study at WITT (Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki) this year than in the past four years. Applications are still flowing in ahead of the February 17 start date for Semester One, with 1314 applications received… read more

From aspiring fashion designer and artist to registered nurse – Kelly Dizon is still surprised at having found his calling in the health sector. Kelly, who graduates on February 14 with a Bachelor of Nursing, admits; “If you’d told me three years… read more

Construction student Veronica Hale has won a national quantity surveying award – a first for a WITT student. Veronica excelled as New Zealand’s top student in her year when she was recently awarded the NZIQS NZ Diploma Student Award for a… read more

The adage that true beauty is more than skin deep is not lost on beauty professionals. WITT beauty therapy students Olivia Dawson and Caroline Osten know from experience that pampering the body can also soothe the soul and boost mental and physical… read more

WITT celebrated 2025 Graduation Day on 14 February, with a return to the CBD at the TSB Showplace where around 300 graduands crossed the stage to receive their qualifications. It was a perfect, sunny summer’s day – also Valentine’s Day - for the… read more

When Shylah Jones – Ngāti Mutunga - crossed the stage to receive her Post-graduate Certificate in Applied Management, the real highlight was having her three mokopuna at the ceremony on the stage beside her. Shylah - a Facilities Coordinator at WITT… read more

A festival goer at Te Matatini has expressed her gratitude to a WITT student nurse/nēhi tauira who identified an irregular pulse while doing a basic health check and recommended further medical investigation which may have saved her life. Nicki… read more

‘Business’ may be synonymous with profit margins, KPIs and market liquidity. But the importance of being creative, innovative and thinking outside the box was the focus of a lesson where WITT business students put their imaginations and craft skills… read more

A major building company has signed an agreement with WITT to provide scholarships for trades students in a bid to support training and development in the local construction industry. Signature Homes signed the agreement this week with WITT and… read more