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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From concept to exhibit
NMIT Bachelor of Arts and Media students showcase their final works
Building futures and constructing playhouses
NMIT Trades Academy Carpentry students have donated their construction project to a local kindergarten.
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.
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
Finding friendship far from home
Nursing student Tina Ni says the connections she’s made along the way have shaped who she is today and how she views her future.
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.
