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Date published 23 Nov 2020, Age 3 months ago

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.

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Date published 17 Nov 2020, Age 3 months ago

NMIT supporting future wine industry leaders

NMIT is supporting the future leaders of the winemaking and viticulture industry in New Zealand with scholarships to help advance their careers.

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Date published 25 Aug 2020, Age 6 months ago

NMIT Marlborough at the centre of winemaking and viticulture in New Zealand

NMIT’s Marlborough campus is fast becoming the centre of wine education and research in New Zealand.

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Date published 07 Aug 2020, Age 7 months ago

New Zealand Wine Centre to be based at NMIT's Marlborough Campus

The Marlborough Research Centre has received $3.79 million to develop the New Zealand Wine Centre, to be based at NMIT's Marlborough Campus.

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Date published 03 Aug 2020, Age 7 months ago

NMIT’s new cellar operations programme a win-win for students and industry

NMIT’s new intensive cellar operations programme provides students with a fast-track to work in the industry while addressing a vital skills shortage — and it’s available for free.

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Date published 26 Nov 2019, Age 1 year ago

Student wines please the palate at Marlborough Wine Show

Student winemakers from NMIT tested their skills against the refined palate of an internationally-renowned judge at the 2019 Marlborough Wine Show.

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Date published 27 May 2019, Age 2 years ago

NMIT tutors get $1 million funding boost for research excellence

NMIT degree tutors are conducting cutting-edge research into some of the world’s most important issues, including climate change, health, technology and education.

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Date published 28 Oct 2018, Age 2 years ago

NMIT graduate is one lucky vintner

Luca Fant is a qualified viticulturist working as an assistant winemaker for Huia Vineyard - producers of award winning organic and biodynamic wines.

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Date published 23 Nov 2017, Age 3 years ago

Quality from grape to glass

International student Yumeng Zhou (Judy) is one of the first students to graduate with a Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking from NMIT.

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Date published 22 Nov 2017, Age 3 years ago

NMIT degree students set for bonus

School leavers starting a degree programme next year at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) could be in for a double bonus in the wake of the Government’s zero-fee first year study policy.

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Date published 12 Aug 2017, Age 4 years ago

Why do a degree with NMIT?

A bachelor degree meant something very different in the 70s, 80s and 90s compared to now.

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Date published 22 May 2017, Age 4 years ago

Kelly finds her wine pathway

Vivacious Kelly Reed has found her path to a career in the wine industry.

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Date published 19 Apr 2017, Age 4 years ago

Ten reasons why studying abroad will change your life

Would you like to spend a semester overseas and only pay NMIT fees? There is no age limit.

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Date published 01 Feb 2017, Age 4 years ago

Top reasons to study in Marlborough with NMIT

Marlborough is a great choice for smart, practical and adventurous students from the top of the South to Sri Lanka and everywhere in between.

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Date published 21 Nov 2016, Age 4 years ago

Beijing wine students to study at NMIT

A breakthrough agreement for Chinese students to study for a wine industry degree in New Zealand has been signed.

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Date published 07 Jun 2016, Age 5 years ago

How to kick-start a wine career

On-the-job work experience available in vineyards so close to the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

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Date published 03 Jun 2016, Age 5 years ago

Wine career shifts for lawyer, chef

Barbara Mead and Sander de Wildt receive Viticulture and Winemaking scholarship.

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Date published 08 Oct 2015, Age 5 years ago

Wine sensory room opening

New sensory room makes it easy for appreciators to assess wine using five senses.

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Date published 25 Mar 2015, Age 6 years ago

Students take part in new grape trial

Will a new crop of reds grow in Marlborough's cool climate? Cutting edge grape research investigates the possibilities.

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Date published 18 Mar 2015, Age 6 years ago

First vintage from new grape varieties

This year's vintage is happy in fertile soil but how will it fare come harvest time?

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Date published 21 Feb 2014, Age 7 years ago

NMIT welcomes David Hayward as wine tutor

New wine tutor left Australia to be part of New Zealand's wine evolution.

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