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MIT students bag bevy of medals

Friday, 13 October 2006, 9:43 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Hard work and training paid off for a group of students from Manukau Institute of Technology’s Catering and Hospitality School (CHATS) who scored a number of medals at the 2006 New Zealand Culinary Fare this week. More >>

MIT lecturer rides the international crest of succ

Thursday, 5 October 2006, 11:51 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Riding high on her success at an Australasian bodyboarding competition last week, Manukau Institute of Technology lecturer Mihi Wells is confident of another excellent feat at this month’s World Surfing Games. More >>

MIT scoops top tertiary Māori Language Week award

Monday, 18 September 2006, 11:29 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau Institute of Technology has won the Tertiary Institution Award - Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Mäori for its excellent work around promoting the use of the language and appreciation of the culture during national Māori Language Week. More >>

Student to pursue lifelong passion for Japan

Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:09 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Sean Tangiiti has always been absolutely fascinated with the Japanese language and culture and he says that the semester he spent at Manukau Institute of Technology’s School of Foundation Studies enabled him to pursue this lifelong passion. More >>

MIT PR students tackle gambling issues in NZ

Friday, 1 September 2006, 2:09 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Cambodian student Ratanak Sor is working with the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand to address problem gambling in his ethnic group, providing the foundation with the first opportunity to work with this community. “Ratanak is helping us ... More >>

Int. Artist Visits Manukau School of Visual Arts

Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 4:44 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Renowned Chilean artist Juan Castillo is in Counties Manukau for an exciting Manukau School of Visual Arts (MSVA) artist in residence project More >>

Students Cleaning Up Otara Town Centre

Wednesday, 30 August 2006, 3:51 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau Institute of Technology students will be on rubbish duty at Otara Town Centre this Friday. The MIT Foundation Studies students will be collecting litter and promoting the Be A Tidy Kiwi message. More >>

Upcoming Adult Learners Week

Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 4:38 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

As the country celebrates Adult Learners Week from Monday, one adult learner is celebrating the difference a free Manukau Institute of Technology community-based literacy programme has made in her life. More >>

Student’s science fair project does double duty

Monday, 21 August 2006, 4:02 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

When James Duncan needed a project for the 2006 MIT Manukau Science and Technology Fair, sports science was the logical choice for this Year 9 student at Botany Downs Secondary College. More >>

MIT to host Akld hub of tertiary teaching centre

Thursday, 17 August 2006, 4:27 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau Institute of Technology will host the Auckland regional hub of New Zealand’s first National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence. MIT is hosting the hub as a member of a collaborative consortium led by Massey University, which was awarded ... More >>

MIT exec challenges compulsory view of education

Thursday, 10 August 2006, 9:04 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

A 16 year old student studying at a polytechnic has as much right to a free education as a 16 year old student still studying within the school system. More >>

MIT to offer training at Pukekohe motorsport hub

Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 10:00 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Being selected as the tertiary training provider for a motorsport industry hub planned at Pukekohe will generate exciting opportunities for Manukau Institute of Technology in this multi-million dollar industry. More >>

Barren land proves fertile learning ground

Friday, 21 July 2006, 10:27 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

The barren northernmost reaches of Alaska may seem like a far way to go to prepare for a social work career in Counties Manukau, but for Elizabeth Ruru her time with a far-flung indigenous Inupiaq community proved the ideal training ground. More >>

MIT CHATS wins top industry award

Thursday, 20 July 2006, 4:31 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau Institute of Technology’s School of Catering and Hospitality Studies (CHATS), as a leading provider of hospitality education in New Zealand, won a top industry training award last week. More >>

Life-long commitment to language

Thursday, 20 July 2006, 12:17 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

The day a young Wiremu Doherty started school he stood out from his fellow Maori students - he could speak Maori. More >>

Cadets get set to board international cruise liner

Thursday, 13 July 2006, 5:35 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

For young New Zealanders dreaming of a life at sea, there are few better places to discover first-hand what a maritime career involves than with one of the world's largest cruise liner operators. More >>

IT student helps automate Ports of Auckland

Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 10:47 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

Imported used cars travel a long way to reach their new owners in New Zealand, but thanks to Sandhya Prasad the final leg of that arduous journey is set to become a whole lot simpler. As the final-year practical project for her Bachelor of Information ... More >>

MIT welcomes funding announcement

Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 9:58 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

The Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC) funding commitment, which is geared to boost modern apprenticeship numbers in the hospitality industry, has received the thumbs up from Manukau Institute of Technology’s School of Catering and Hospitality ... More >>

CHATS makes finals of top industry awards

Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 2:08 pm | Manukau Institute of Technology

Reaching the finals of a top hospitality industry training competition confirms the status of Manukau Institute of Technology’s School of Catering and Hospitality Studies (CHATS), as a leading provider of hospitality education in New Zealand. More >>

MIT student wins scholarship to study in Scotland

Friday, 30 June 2006, 11:24 am | Manukau Institute of Technology

As New Zealand welcomes spring in September one Manukau Institute of Technology student will be preparing for the Scottish autumn. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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