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Date published 6 8 2021, Age 10 months ago

Love of history steers student to maritime study

Garth McIntyre has achieved many things during his lifetime. His life experiences led him to study NMIT’s Maritime Operations SRL programme as he prepares to embark on the next stage of his life journey.

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Date published 20 7 2021, Age 10 months ago

Beauty therapy student steps straight into full-time work

Ella Neill wanted a career where she helps others look and feel beautiful, so it was only natural that she ended up studying beauty therapy at NMIT.

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Date published 7 6 2021, Age 12 months ago

A gateway into a rewarding career in aircraft maintenance

Filling the gap is a new generation of aviation trainees and apprentices, like Liam Doherty, who are taking advantage of the increasing career opportunities in aviation engineering.

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Date published 27 5 2021, Age 1 year ago

Shay Dellow, connecting with iwi

Having iwi open their doors and knowledge to Project Moturoa students plays a vital role in helping learners gain an understanding of conservation from a Māori world view. This is a pathway that can help you understand more about yourself and who we are.

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Date published 7 5 2021, Age 1 year ago

Studying horticulture opens door to new career path after COVID-19 layoff

After COVID-19 put an end to his career in the travel industry, Brendan Varney has gone back to his roots studying horticulture at NMIT and starting his own business.

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Date published 11 3 2021, Age 1 year ago

Studying Beauty Therapy at NMIT a ‘turning point’ for young mum: “I loved every bit of it”

Ever since she was 11, Petra Pretty dreamed of opening a beauty salon. Today, she owns a successful beauty therapy clinic in Nelson.

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Date published 12 1 2021, Age 1 year ago

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.

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Date published 10 1 2021, Age 1 year ago

NMIT signs ‘She of the Sea’ pledge to support diversity in the yachting industry

NMIT has committed to creating a diverse and inclusive yachting industry by signing the international ‘She of the Sea’ pledge.

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Date published 6 5 2020, Age 2 years ago

Young mum balances family, work & study to pursue her passion for food at NMIT

Alicia Sixtus has been passionate about food for as long as she can remember. Team NMIT supported her with flexible learning to help her balance study and family.

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Date published 20 2 2020, Age 2 years ago

Project Moturoa – ‘it was good to be learning in the Māori world'

The course, delivered by NMIT in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC), has helped Reann to become more confident and excited about her future.

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Date published 31 5 2019, Age 3 years ago

Tourism graduates host Tourism students on site visits

“I love that where ever we go on industry visits we are met by, and hear stories from graduates of tourism and travel programmes at NMIT."

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Date published 22 5 2019, Age 3 years ago

Win-win for future in accounting

“We always employ NMIT students,” says Sari Hodgson, Owner and Director of Savage and Savage Chartered Accountants.

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Date published 22 5 2019, Age 3 years ago

Finding work in the hospitality sector

NMIT first-year cookery graduate Danielle Thomas is putting her passion for food into practice at one of Nelson’s newest restaurants.

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Date published 29 4 2019, Age 3 years ago

Employers love NMIT graduates

NMIT is a great place to study because you gain the skills you need to impress your future boss.

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Date published 29 10 2018, Age 4 years ago

NMIT graduate empowers teens to change their lives

Kate Sheldon is a qualified counsellor working for Garin College. She facilitates a strengths-based counselling service for students grappling with modern life.

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Date published 29 10 2018, Age 4 years ago

NMIT graduate advocates for health

Amber Ford is a qualified nurse working for Te Piki Oranga in Motueka assisting people with chronic disease management.

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Date published 29 10 2018, Age 4 years ago

NMIT graduate showcases Marlborough by sea

Matty Pigou is a qualified skipper working for Marlborough Tour Company. He weaves his interest in local history with his passion for the ocean to create memorable experiences for tourists.

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Date published 28 10 2018, Age 4 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 18 10 2017, Age 5 years ago

NMIT graduate gets kiwi kids moving

Nicole Wealleans is a qualified fitness professional working under contract with No Child Left Inside teaching fundamental movement skills to kids aged 13 and under.

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Date published 18 10 2017, Age 5 years ago

NMIT graduate goes nuts for marketing

Rachel Burton is a qualified business professional working as a marketing coordinator for Pic’s Peanut Butter in Nelson where no day is ever the same.

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Date published 18 10 2017, Age 5 years ago

NMIT graduate trades houses for husbandry

Liam Hegarty is a qualified culture and husbandry technician working for Plant and Food Research in Nelson. One of his primary roles is rearing marine fin fish from fertilisation to larvae.

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Date published 18 10 2017, Age 5 years ago

NMIT graduate building reputation from the ground up

Levi Mortimer is a qualified carpenter working for Scott Construction building residential houses in Nelson and Tasman.

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Love of history steers student to maritime study

Shay Dellow, connecting with iwi

Studying horticulture opens door to new career path after COVID-19 layoff

Studying Beauty Therapy at NMIT a ‘turning point’ for young mum: “I loved every bit of it”

NMIT signs ‘She of the Sea’ pledge to support diversity in the yachting industry

Young mum balances family, work & study to pursue her passion for food at NMIT

Project Moturoa – ‘it was good to be learning in the Māori world'

Tourism graduates host Tourism students on site visits

Win-win for future in accounting

NMIT graduate empowers teens to change their lives

NMIT graduate advocates for health

NMIT graduate gets kiwi kids moving

NMIT graduate goes nuts for marketing

NMIT graduate building reputation from the ground up