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Turning off the water shoot
When it came to choosing a research project last year, Kristy looked towards pruning and the challenges carried with Covid-19
Helping learners succeed
Being successful in gaining a qualification can need more than just study, study, study and NMIT has the support teams in place to give you the best possible chance.
From builder to winemaker
The tragic end to Finns building career enabled him to pursue one of his oldest dreams, winemaking.
Student presents research finding at winery open day
How nervous would you be presenting your research to industry experts?
Looking forward to a future in social work
Serving up skills for a busy summer season
A sell-out degustation dinner showcasing NMIT hospitality skills together with the regions fresh produce and wine was a welcome start to what’s expected to be a busy time regionally in the tourism sector.
NMIT rolls out new EV programme to secondary schools
A new Top of the South Trades Academy (TOSTA) course aimed at giving secondary school students a taste of electrical engineering will begin in 2022.
Gutsy move to study pays dividends
An unfulfilling insurance job and the desire to create a new future on his own terms saw Gillan Harris make the move to Nelson and embark on a degree in business at NMIT.
NMIT learners stay supported and connected over lockdown
While the latest lockdown took many New Zealanders by surprise, NMIT and SANITI (NMIT’s student support service) swiftly kicked into action to provide the academic, financial, and health and wellbeing support for those who needed it.
Postgraduate study seeks solutions to salmon health
A childhood concern for the environment and desire to solve the modern-day issues impacting it has led Jamie Bellamy to postgraduate study in aquaculture at NMIT.
Adventure Tourism programme everything and more for international student
Getting hold of NMIT Adventure Tourism student Lea Kilgenstein is difficult. Working as a ski and snowboarding instructor in Queenstown over the winter season means she’s more often than not atop some white peaked mountain guiding a string of eager students down its slopes.
Wine Marlborough Scholarship
This year the Wine Marlborough scholarship went to two outstanding NMIT viticulture and wine-making students, Sarah Tibbs and Finn Horsfield.
Lockdown inspires student to follow passion for winemaking
NMIT student Tash Politakis found inspiration during lockdown to follow her passion for wine thanks to NMIT’s decision to run an unscheduled online viticulture and winemaking programme.
Celebrating the wonder of the new light festival
Staff and students share a trail of light.
Making a name in the New Zealand wine industry
Four out of the eight contestants in the Marlborough regional event were Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking students.
Medal wins for NMIT cookery students
Lost ingredients, a race against time and live chef-to-chef cook-offs put two NMIT cookery students under pressure at the recent Nestlé Golden Chef’s Hat award regional heats.
Career in aviation a step closer for rugby player after winning sports scholarship
Promising rugby player, Seta (Sitaleki) Baker has won the NMIT/Tasman Rugby Union Scholarship to study at NMIT.
Second chance to study nursing
Sam Clegg always wanted his childhood love of science to be part of a career that would help people in need.
Aviation engineering students prepare for take off: ‘I feel empowered’
Flying around the world to take part in highland dancing competitions sparked Devon Gardner’s interest in aviation.
Following in Pop’s footsteps and forging her own path at NMIT
Not only is Grace Gregson following her Pops lead in studying mechanical engineering, but she’s also forging her own path as a female to increase diversity in engineering.
Beauty Therapy graduate on balancing family life and study: ‘It’s definitely worth it’
Young mother Aimiee-Lee Marshall-Farnell had all the support she needed to complete a Beauty Therapy qualification at NMIT while caring for her family.
A fresh start for young automotive engineering student at NMIT
Corbin Lynch was looking for direction in his life when he decided to study automotive engineering at NMIT.
2020 Aquaculture Photo Competition
Every year our talented Aquaculture students show their best photographic work, here are the 2020 finalists.
Student wines pass quality test against the best at Marlborough Wine Show
Student winemaker Lee Hall had to overcome unique challenges to produce his award-winning Muscat for the 2020 Marlborough Wine Show.
