NMIT Graduation 2026 - Wairau | Marlborough | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

Tuesday 8 December 2026

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2 - 4.30pm

Marlborough Events Centre | 42A Alfred Street, Blenheim. 7201

An opportunity for our learners to celebrate their achievements, walk the stage and enjoy whānau celebrating together with them. We invite you to be part of this very special day.

2 - 3pm	Graduation ceremony
3 - 3.30pm	Post-ceremony street parade The parade around the centre of Blenheim will take approximately 30 minutes. We encourage the public to hit the streets and cheer our graduates on.
3 - 4.30pm	Graduation function Cheer on the graduation parade and enjoy light refreshments as you celebrate with your newly awarded graduate!

Our graduation ceremonies are very special days for our NMIT learners and kaimahi alike.

It's a chance to celebrate receiving your qualifications and send you forward towards your next steps.

The ceremony includes a certificate and diploma recognition, Bachelor’s capping with the trencher, cultural celebrations like haka and waiata, and memorable whānau cheering.

Accessibility support is available at all our venues, with ushers ready to assist.

Celebrate, capture memories, and bring the joy. We can’t wait to see you!

Graduation Day FAQ

Parking	Parking at the venue is limited, so parking at NMIT and joining us for the parade or using one of the parking options available around Nelson City [PDF 65 KB] is encouraged.
Livestream	If you can't make it to the event, watch your graduate cross the stage via our livestream link - which will be available on the NMIT Facebook(external link) page on the day.
Ceremony and post-event celebration	The ceremony can be lengthy. Please eat and drink before you arrive. The post-event celebration after all ceremonies includes light refreshments.
Photography	A photo backdrop will be available for all events. Our professional photographers will be snapping photos throughout the events. The link to professional photographs will be sent in the weeks after graduation.

Graduation Bears

A graduation bear makes a lasting keepsake of your loved one’s achievement.

Bears are available to purchase on the day and come robed with the correct trencher for each qualification level and type.

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Flowers for your graduate

Collect your pre-ordered flowers from the Marlborough Event Centre today. A limited number of bouquets will also be available to purchase.

Pre-ordering details will be available closer to the day.