Marlborough Mihi Whakatau
Welcome new ākonga! Come and celebrate the beginning of your NMIT journey.
We are excited to welcome our new ākonga (students) to NMIT with a special Mihi Whakatau—a traditional Māori welcome that acknowledges and embraces new members of our learning community.
This is a time for building connections. Our kaimahi (staff) will formally welcome you and introduce you to your new learning environment.
Important Information for Ākonga
- This event is exclusively for new students.
- Please switch off your mobile phones during the ceremony.
- Please do not take photographs or videos during the Mihi Whakatau
- All bags and food, etc., to be left in the classroom
Morning schedule
| Schedule | Information |
|---|---|
| 10.40 | Learners to meet and be seated at the Campus Green (outside N-Block). |
| 11.00 | Whakatau begins, led by our kaikōrero (speakers). |
| Waiata Tautoko | Staff will sing Purea Nei in support. |
| Closing Karakia | To conclude the formal welcome. |
| Speaker | NMIT Executive, Caroline Selig |
| Speaker | SANITI President | Scott Tambisari |
| Speaker | Top of the South Trades Academy |
| Karakia kai | An invitation for all to share in food together. |
| 11.30 |
Whakatau finishes Kai Whakanoa provided by SANITI in the courtyard |
