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Learners undertaking the Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga have been getting on-the-job experience while giving back to the community by volunteering at the Quarry Gardens in Whangārei.

Hayley decided she wanted to go somewhere with her life and career. Despite having dropped out of high school young, she enrolled for study with NorthTec | Te Pūkenga to learn to be an automotive mechanic and she hasn’t looked back.

The 2023 cohort of the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) once again had their Northland Mid-Year Celebration last month, hosted by NorthTec | Te Pūkenga at their Raumanga Campus.

Baking tutor Tracy Telfer and her students at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga have teamed up with Good Bitches Baking (GBB) and Kind Hands Respite Care Cottage to donate baked goods to families who are doing it tough.

We all have those moments when we feel like a refresh. Whether it be a new haircut or a new coat of paint in your home. A bit of change can go a long way. So, we decided, why not do both?

A collaboration between NorthTec | Te Pūkenga’s Student Voice team and the Primary industries pathway is bringing food to students amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Fresh produce and non-perishables will be supplied to pātaka across all NorthTec campuses this winter.

Picture this. It is a sea of pink. Everywhere you look it’s a multitudinous array of every single shade of pink you can imagine. Baby pink, hot pink, fuchsia, rose, coral, bubblegum. You name it, and it was there. All crammed into one room.

Northpower has teamed up with NorthTec | Te Pūkenga to provide cultural connection to their newest cohort of cadets.

NorthTec | Te Pūkenga has launched a new way for business students to study and engage in their learning. Teaming up with Open Polytechnic, they have developed a range of built-in, face-to-face support wānanga sessions for their online business courses.

Considering a career in the primary industries? Primary industries included roles in horticulture, agriculture, forestry, fencing, and much, much more. These jobs can be fun and fulfilling, but why else should you pursue a career in these industries?

Considering a career in the health industry? Nurses and social workers are currently in high demand and there is plenty of reasons why these jobs and be amazing, filing careers for the right person.

Looking for a hands-on job with a purpose? A career in environmental management or pest control could be the answer.

Heidi Rogers is a mum of five children; her eldest is eighteen, and her youngest is just six months old. However, that didn’t stop her from thinking about the future and what it could hold for herself, her children, and other families like hers.

Te Reo Māori is an integral part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s identity and cultural heritage. However, the benefits of learning and speaking Te Reo Māori extend far beyond simply preserving a language.

Karlos Sullivan was on the unemployment benefit and unsure what to do with his future when he attended an Open Day at NorthTec| Te Pūkenga. Now he’s two years into a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation while working a part-time job.

Are you thinking about your career options and want a job that offers flexibility, diverse career options, and personal growth?

Are you interested in a career in the trades? If so, here are five things you should know about trades training in New Zealand:

When Shelley Foster retired from her job and settled into a quieter life, she quickly realised she would need a hobby to keep her occupied. What happened next was a chain of events that led to Shelly applying to study construction at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga. So far, she’s having the time of her life.

Leo Palmer is following in the footsteps of his family by pursuing a qualification at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga with the goal of becoming a teacher. His mother and many aunties and uncles are all teachers at intermediate and secondary levels.

Shane Hudgell had been working in his previous industry for a long time and he felt he was long overdue for a change. After committing to full-time study at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga in 2021 he’s gained not only a whole new career. He’s also uncovered a new passion.

Last Friday, the first NorthTec | Te Pūkenga graduation occurred for the 2022 cohort. The event saw the first group of NorthTec students graduate under the Te Pūkenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology) name.

The first NorthTec | Te Pūkenga graduates will cross the stage proudly at this year’s milestone ceremony on Friday, 10 March.

Chris Parry is excited to bring his two career paths into one as he starts his new role as an Architecture Tutor for NorthTec | Te Pūkenga in Whangārei.

NorthTec | Te Pūkenga started its first semester of 2023 this week after a delayed start due to Cyclone Gabrielle. The NorthTec | Te Pūkenga team is greatly looking forward to welcoming students back to campus and have a range of events planned for the first week.

Due to Cyclone Gabrielle, all NorthTec | Te Pūkenga campuses will be closed this week, and semester 1 will begin Monday 20 February

We’re delighted and excited to end a busy year with the blessing and handover of our brand new Ngāwhā campus!

Baking enthusiasts were given the chance to score a baking master class with NorthTec | Te Pūkenga’s very own Tracy Telfer, our lecturer for baking. Four winning pairs were able to spend five hours learning advanced baking techniques whilst creating a Mojito Petit Gateaux.

On Monday night we had our opening for our final student exhibition for the Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga. The eleven artists will have their works featured in the Geoff Wilson Gallery for the next week, finishing on the 18th of December.

NorthTec’s Te Puna o Te Mātauranga marae was the venue for a special ceremony signifying the bringing together of NorthTec and Te Pūkenga and recognising the depth of local relationships and whakapapa with hapū and iwi in Te Tai Tokerau.

This week NorthTec | Te Pūkenga held the opening of the 2022 Maunga Kura Toi (Māori Arts) Graduation Exhibition, celebrating the mahi of this year’s ākonga.