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Students warmly welcomed into NorthTec
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 1:35 pm | NorthTec
Almost 600 people turned out for NorthTec’s first day of term at its Raumanga campus on Monday, marking the start of an exciting journey ahead for those studying at NorthTec in 2012. More >>
Its lights, camera, action for NorthTech
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 8:31 pm | NorthTec
Its lights, camera, action for NorthTec’s new video and electronic media diploma A new diploma in Video and Electronic Media (Level 6) is, now being offered by NorthTec that will enable students to gain valuable work experience and a head start in finding ... More >>
Massage courses at NorthTec helps Jayne become her own boss
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 5:30 pm | NorthTec
First studying for her Certificate in Massage and then the Diploma at NorthTec has enabled Whangarei’s Jayne Higgins to realise a personal goal of being able to break away from working for others and instead become her own boss. More >>
NorthTec Roadshow aims to reach youth that would benefit
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 4:36 pm | NorthTec
The second of seven Roadshow events NorthTec is holding around the region to provide information on its MyStart Programme was held in Kawakawa last Thursday. MyStart tutor, Alison Fenwick, said the fact that an effort was made to take the programme ... More >>
From retail clothing store assistant to working accountant
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 4:39 pm | NorthTec
Renata Himiona of Whangarei is proof that if you put in the hard yards you can go from having a part-time job in a retail store to a bright career in business. The work Renata has put in over the past three years towards the Bachelor of Applied ... More >>
MyStart programme re-ignites engineering dream for Neihana
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:02 pm | NorthTec
Neihana Umuroa of Whangarei is now more assured about his career direction after last year discovering NorthTec’s MyStart programme. More >>
Student’s work puts spotlight on Maori Arts programme, expo
Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 2:44 pm | NorthTec
The Art Beat festival at Whangarei’s Cafler Park Rose Gardens on Saturday was the perfect backdrop for this year’s NorthTec Certificate in Whakairo (Visual Arts) students to showcase some special work bringing extra attention to the institution’s ... More >>
New art gallery at NorthTec welcomed with open arms
Friday, 25 November 2011, 4:40 pm | NorthTec
“It’s so light and bright...a beautiful space to be exhibiting different works in... it’s going to bring more people to the campus… the more art we have in Whangarei the better.” More >>
NorthTec takes up naming rights of the Old Library
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 11:38 am | NorthTec
One of Whangarei city’s landmark heritage buildings, the Old Library on Rust Avenue, has a new partner, with NorthTec opting to take up naming rights of the complex. More >>
Rebirth of gallery at NorthTec to complement local arts
Friday, 11 November 2011, 5:22 pm | NorthTec
This coming Tuesday marks the start of a new era for the Geoff Wilson Gallery at NorthTec’s Raumanga Campus and the Northland Arts scene. More >>
Gaining an education at NorthTec important to whanau
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 12:59 pm | NorthTec
Mei Russell and her whanau have embraced studying at NorthTec as a way to better their future prospects. More >>
Agriculture training venture investment in region’s future
Monday, 31 October 2011, 2:43 pm | NorthTec
NorthTec has sealed a new education alliance with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to provide training to those wanting a start in the agriculture industry and those looking to acquire the skills necessary to assist with their farming endeavours. More >>
Students working on their own house project in Kaitaia
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 11:14 am | NorthTec
For the first time, students on the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) at Kaitaia’s NorthTec Learning Centre are working on their own community house building project. More >>
Craftsmanship of reception desk an endorsement of student
Saturday, 1 October 2011, 10:07 am | NorthTec
Craftsmanship of reception desk an endorsement of student work at Future Trades A special project nearing completion at NorthTec’s Future Trades will be a living advertisement for the top quality work students produce at the Trades training complex. More >>
Diana takes top honours in NZ's longest-running book prize
Monday, 15 August 2011, 5:06 pm | NorthTec
Winning New Zealand’s oldest book prize is no mean feat, but NorthTec Applied Writing tutor, Diana Menefy has pulled it off. Last Monday night in Wellington at the LIANZA Children’s Book Awards, Diana took out the top prize, the Esther Glen medal, for ... More >>
Hospitality programme making all the right moves
Monday, 8 August 2011, 12:43 pm | NorthTec
Winning 15 medals at the National Culinary Fare in Auckland recently is a further demonstration of why NorthTec’s hospitality training programme is widely regarded by the industry as being ‘first-class’. More >>
First-up camp fostering scientists of the future
Thursday, 28 July 2011, 4:53 pm | NorthTec
Fifteen of the top scientific minds from Secondary Schools throughout Northland wound up a highly successful three days at NorthTec conducting experiments aimed at encouraging their pursuit of becoming the scientists of the future. Whangarei Rotarian, Murray ... More >>
Teaching versatility aim of new Maori theatre & dance course
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 2:51 pm | NorthTec
An introductory Māori theatre and dance course being offered at NorthTec in August is looking to produce graduates who can demonstrate versatility in their range and be able to tell their own stories, building on the traditions of the past. More >>
Marya-Luise finds Te Reo useful for career
Thursday, 7 July 2011, 3:31 pm | NorthTec
Maori Language Week 4-10 July acknowledges Manaakitanga, a theme that encompasses making people feel welcome and how regard and care is given to others in our company. More >>
Location Creates Educational Hub
Monday, 27 June 2011, 1:53 pm | NorthTec
NorthTec and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa join forces to improve educational opportunities in Northland More >>