Nelson Graduation
Friday 12 December 2025
, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Success at the NZIPP Iris Professional Photography Awards
NMIT Arts and Design Tutor Jess Shirley takes home eight awards from the 2025 Iris Awards for photography in the Illustrative, Landscape, and Portrait categories.
NMIT celebrates 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
NMIT reflects on its own reo journey, one that mirrors the national story of revival, resilience, and renewal.
NMIT Students Innovate in the AI Sandbox
In a collaboration with the Nelson AI Institute, Bachelor of Information Technology students are building confidence, capability, and community through hands-on AI projects.
Supporting Māori learners: New scholarships open doors at NMIT
NMIT and Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere - Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) have joined forces to support the next generation of Māori leaders with a new scholarship initiative.
Thriving through flexible study
Sithari Ranawakage came to NMIT looking for professional development and a peaceful place to focus. She found both in Nelson.
NMIT Open Day 2025: A festival of fun and inspiration
Hands-on activities, live entertainment, and future-focused inspiration set against the backdrop of its vibrant Nelson campus.
Global experience, local impact
From reconnecting with academic life to building valuable local networks, Altamash Mulla’s NMIT journey is a great example of how regional education can have a global impact.
NMIT Trainee Rangers support flood recovery efforts across Tasman
Staff and students worked alongside DOC and community groups in clearing tracks and protecting conservation sites.
Building safer communities
Long before she set foot in a classroom at NMIT, Susma Gautam knew she wanted to help build safer communities.
Swapping snow skis for sunshine
From mountainous Montana to the beautiful beaches of Te Tauihu: Kaija Dybdahl shares her experiences studying abroad with NMIT.
NMIT will stand alone from 2026
NMIT Executive Director Olivia Hall says the decision is a strong vote of confidence in the institute’s ability to meet the needs of learners and our region.
Analytical by nature
Frederick’s journey from Fire Fighter to Data Engineer is anything but conventional.
NMIT co-hosts sold-out wine research conference in Marlborough
A full house of scientists, students and wine industry professionals gathered at the Marlborough Research Centre Theatre for the 2025 New Zealand Wine Centre Scientific Research Conference, co-organised by NMIT.
From Intern to IT pro
An NMIT internship helped John Dao launch his IT career in Wellington.
NMIT strengthens strategic China partnerships
NMIT has reinforced its long-standing education partnerships with several Chinese institutions, signing a series of new and renewed agreements that support the institute’s international growth strategy.
Darkness matters: New research highlights New Zealanders value the night
As Aotearoa New Zealand prepares to celebrate Matariki, new research highlights something often taken for granted - the value of darkness.
Styling for a cause
Superstar stylists from NMIT’s Certificate in Hairdressing Level 3 provided show-stealing looks for performers at the biennial Dancing for a Cause event.
Lighting the way to a bright future
For counselling student Andrea Silva, a scholarship has become more than financial relief - it’s a beacon of hope.
Model Call: Hairdressing Appointments Available
A belief in positive change
Prastuta Bhatta, third year Bachelor of Nursing student and recipient of the 2025 Fifeshire-Hancock Scholarship, is committed to helping people in New Zealand and her home country of Nepal.
