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Date published 17 12 2025, Age 5 hours ago

Research reveals what makes NMIT number one for Māori learner completion

New research highlights how Te Puna Manaaki is helping NMIT Māori learners achieve the highest qualification completion rates in the country.

Date published 11 12 2025, Age 6 days ago

Backing the future of Te Tauihu

Each year, NMIT offers a scholarship towards fees to one outstanding student from each secondary school in Te Tauihu who is enrolling at NMIT.

Date published 3 12 2025, Age 14 days ago

Arts and Media award winners announced

This year’s outstanding award recipients were officially revealed at the opening of the 2025 NMIT Bachelor of Arts and Media (BAM) end-of-year graduate exhibition.

Date published 2 12 2025, Age 15 days ago

NMIT Summer hours

As we head into the summer months, access to NMIT sites and services will change. You can find the key details here.

Date published 2 12 2025, Age 15 days ago

NZSL access paves way to graduation

From vital NZSL interpretation to landing a new social work role, Deaf advocate Rachel Summers shares her inspiring journey to graduation.

Date published 28 11 2025, Age 19 days ago

Level 3 Hairdressing Grand Finale Week

Level 3 Hairdressing learners wrapped up their year with an impressive Grand Finale display, transforming the NMIT salon into a showcase of creativity, storytelling, and emerging technical skills.

Date published 27 11 2025, Age 20 days ago

Graduation 2025

Get graduation-day ready with this quick guide on how to wear your NMIT regalia.

Date published 25 11 2025, Age 22 days ago

Nursing tutor and NMIT graduate co-publish what began as a third-year research assignment

Former NMIT Nursing Tutor Dr Karla Breen Rickerby and Bachelor of Nursing graduate Sarah Ladouceur have recently co-published what began as Sarah’s third-year research assignment.

Date published 24 11 2025, Age 23 days ago

Hairdressing Grand Final Week 2025

Level 4 Hairdressing learners showcased their creativity and technical skills during Grand Final Week, bringing their final looks to life in the NMIT salon.

Date published 20 11 2025, Age 27 days ago

A journey of growth and discovery at NMIT

Study abroad student Magdalena shares in her own words how choosing to spend a semester abroad at NMIT helped her grow as an individual.

Date published 20 11 2025, Age 27 days ago

NMIT launches new purpose-built powerboat for maritime training

NMIT’s Maritime programme is heading into 2026 with a new custom-built 6.3-metre powerboat from Richmond-based DNA Alloy Boats.

Date published 17 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Turning experience into strength with cultural and scholarship support

Kameta Waharoa’s journey to becoming a social worker is deeply rooted in her own life experiences— and a scholarship award along with culturally grounded support from NMIT’s Kaimanaaki is helping ease her way.

Date published 14 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Arts and Crafts Market 2025

Arts and Media learners transformed the Nelson Campus into a vibrant market, showcasing and selling their handcrafted creations as part of their Level 5 Communication class project.

Date published 13 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Scholarship fuels ambition in business accounting

Applied Business student Reuben Holtham is the 2025 Nelson Pine Industries Business Scholarship recipient, a recognition of his hard work, drive, and potential to make a meaningful impact in the business world.

Date published 10 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

From concept to exhibit

NMIT Bachelor of Arts and Media students showcase their final works

Date published 7 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Nelson Marina Safety Expo 2025

NMIT joined the community at the Nelson Marina Safety Expo, sharing our vessels - including our newly built boat Kina - and maritime expertise to help promote safe boating across the region.

Date published 6 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Building futures and constructing playhouses

NMIT Trades Academy Carpentry students have donated their construction project to a local kindergarten.

Date published 4 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Halloween Hairdressing Competition 2025

Level 3 Hairdressing learners brought their creativity and Halloween spirit to the salon for a themed competition, showcasing their skills in styling and design.

Date published 4 11 2025, Age 1 month ago

Creativity on display at the upcoming Arts and Crafts Market

Join us Wednesday 12 November from 10:30am to 4pm on the green in front of N Block, Nelson Campus for the Arts and Crafts Market.

Date published 20 10 2025, Age 2 months ago

Small Classes, Big Future: NMIT Graduate Joins Big Four Accounting Firm

Originally from Cambodia, Bachelor of Accounting graduate Ratanakphuong Naren shares how the support and practical experience at NMIT paved the way to an auditing career at KPMG