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Nuku: Maunga Kura Toi Graduating Exhibition
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December 2024
NorthTec’s Māori Arts department held the Maunga Kura Toi- Bachelor of Māori Art graduation exhibition.
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Nuku: Maunga Kura Toi Graduating Exhibition
2
December 2024
NorthTec’s Māori Arts department held the Maunga Kura Toi- Bachelor of Māori Art graduation exhibition.
Ākonga
Chef Brooke is Running a Masterclass, and you’re invited!
7
October 2024
Chef Brooke Irving is collaborating with Papaka Road Gin to run a delectable and hands-on Masterclass!
Community
Pulkit Chawla - Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) - Civil Engineering
12
September 2024
“When I was in high school I developed an interest, particularly in civil engineering, but in engineering as a whole"
Ākonga
Barbara Goodwin- Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
10
September 2024
“I’m loving the course. I love learning and being around people who are interested in the same thing.”
Ākonga
Nursing scholarship recipient has sights set on supporting tamariki
9
August 2024
A NorthTec nursing student keen to pursue a career supporting tamariki has been named as the 2024 recipient of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s Mere Harper and Ria Tikini Memorial Scholarship.
Ākonga
Cultural Cooking Collaboration Teaching Cantonese Cuisine
29
July 2024
A delegation from the Guangzhou Institute of Technology (GIT) in China was hosted at NorthTec’s Raumanga campus in Whangārei last week
Hospitality
Matariki brings Hauora focus to NorthTec
27
June 2024
With Matariki ready to rise and grace our morning skies, the Kahikatea Mental Health and Wellbeing team at NorthTec has created a hauora initiative to help uplift and support the wellbeing of ākonga and kaiako alike.
Community
Whangārei Mayor opens new NorthTec excellence centre
5
June 2024
Representatives from Te Tai Tokerau’s infrastructure industries were on hand to witness the formal opening of NorthTec’s new Civil Engineering and Architecture Excellence Centre.
Campus
Foraging for food with Joe McCloud!
2
May 2024
Last month tutor Hughie Blues and ākonga undertaking the NZC in Cookery (Level 4) got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to head up north to Te Uri o Hina Marae, Pukepoto near Ahipara for a wānanga on traditional Māori cuisine with Chef Joe McLoud.
Ākonga
Old Building with a New Heart at NorthTec’s Future Trades
22
April 2024
NorthTecheld a blessing Ceremony for its newly built Civil Engineering and Architecture Excellence Centre on Monday the 15th of April.
Campus
Construction Apprentice’s Battle for Supremacy
10
April 2024
The annual Northland heat of the Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge went off without a hitch this weekend. Held at NorthTec’s Dyer Street campus in Whangārei, the challenge is a regional competition for Construction Apprentices from across Te Tai Tokerau.
Ākonga
First Service for NorthTec Trades Academy
9
April 2024
The 2024 Food and Beverages Trade Academy Students at NorthTec have survived their first service in the Apprentice Restaurant at NorthTec’s Raumanga Campus. The set service lunch took place on Monday the 8th of April and saw the full class putting their new skills to the test.
Hospitality
From Graphic Design to Building Fences: The benefits of retraining as an adult.
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March 2024
Martin Tomas spent his 20s training and then working as a graphic designer, attached to a desk and a laptop or computer for the vast majority of his working days. That is until he threw it all in to become a fencer.
Ākonga
NorthTec Trades Academy off to Cracking Start
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March 2024
Almost one hundred secondary school students from across Tai Tokerau have signed on to NorthTec’s Trades Academy programme this year, getting a head start on their career goals while gaining industry skills and credits toward NCEA and University Entrance.
Ākonga
When Cookery and Conservation Unite
7
March 2024
NorthTec’s hospitality team joined forces with the Northland Regional Council (NRC) to, once again, bring wild food treats to the Northland Field Days which took place between the 29th of February to the 2nd of March last week.
Ākonga
Young Mum takes on Hospitality Traineeship
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December 2023
Shae Greeks-Rawson is no stranger to the hospitality industry, she’s worked as wait staff and front of house and many other roles throughout her time in the industry.
Ākonga
Studying at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga next year
7
December 2023
Please be assured that your programme of study or training will continue as planned.
Te Pūkenga
Mum of Two Follows Barbering Dream
14
November 2023
Ani Keefe has a passion for all things hair and after years of putting her family first and all her own hopes and dreams on hold, she’s finally following that passion.
Ākonga
National Weavers Hui comes to Te Tai Tokerau
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October 2023
The Weavers National Hui is held biannually at marae throughout Aotearoa and has been ongoing since 1983. This year it will be held in Te Tai Tokerau at NorthTec | Te Pūkenga’s Raumanga campus in Whāngarei.
Community
Horticulture Learners Lend Helping Hand
19
September 2023
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.
Ākonga
All or Nothing for Automotive Student
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July 2023
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.
Ākonga
YES Event 2023 Awards Night a Roaring Success
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July 2023
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.
Community
Baking Collaboration Supporting Northland Families
14
June 2023
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.
Community
New Barbering Course and Facility Upgrades
12
June 2023
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?
Trades
Collaboration Targets Cost of Living
2
June 2023
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.
Community
A Very Pink Ribbon Day
2
June 2023
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.
Community
Collaboration for Cultural Competency a Success
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May 2023
Northpower has teamed up with NorthTec | Te Pūkenga to provide cultural connection to their newest cohort of cadets.
Community
Breaking Barriers for Business Ākonga
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May 2023
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.
Campus
Five reasons why a job in primary industries could work for you
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May 2023
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?
Five reasons to work in the health industries
15
May 2023
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.
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