In a career spanning over four decades, Janet Taiatini has woven together the threads of nursing, midwifery, and Māori cultural practices to create a tapestry of care that has touched countless lives across New Zealand. Now, as she imparts her wisdom to the next generation of midwives at Wintec, Janet continues to bridge the gap between Western medical practices and traditional Māori birthing customs.
Earlier this year, prestigious artist and Wintec Media Arts alumni Paul Darragh had his sculpture, a positive and joyous beacon of LGBTQI+ pride, named ‘Progress Pillar’, on display as part of the 2024 Boon Sculpture Trail in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton. Thanks to crowd-funding, the Progress Pillar now stands triumphantly at the newly refurbished Hamilton Transport Centre, where it was officially unveiled on Wednesday, 6 November as part of the centre’s opening ceremony.
Rebecca Hoani has always been good with numbers, but never thought she would have an accounting degree, that seemed far too scary. But the 29-year-old mama of two has not only completed her degree at Wintec she is also now a working accountant.
This year marks 100 years of vocational education at Wintec’s inner-city campus in Kirikiriroa, which began its official educational journey as the home of Hamilton Technical College in 1924, providing technical and trades training to the Waikato region.
The Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) is actively partnering with China-based education providers to deliver pathways for international students and staff.
Budding bakers from the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) recently raised funds for Blind Low Vision New Zealand with a pop-up churro stand. The idea for the charity fundraiser came from talented Wintec bakery student Nicky Randell, who is also the first blind culinary student to study with Wintec.
Jessica Yeates struggled with anxiety and depression since the age of 14 when her mother tragically passed away. For years after, she would never have believed, at 23, she would complete a bachelor’s degree in business at Wintec and walk straight into a permanent job at the accounting firm she had done her work placement at. But she has done just that.
Wintec nursing students have significantly outperformed the national average in recent state final exams, according to results released by the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Meet New Zealand Olympian, BMX athlete, and Wintec student Leila Walker. Leila, 19, represented New Zealand at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, competing in the individual women’s BMX racing event. The BMX star, ranked seventh in the world, is currently in her first year of studies with Wintec, working toward a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
The 14th annual New Zealand National Youth Art Awards, hosted by the Waikato Society of Arts, celebrated emerging talent at its opening event held at ArtPost Galleries in Hamilton late July. Among the standout winners were Wintec students Stevie Fiske and Olivia Connolly, both aged 20, who clinched top honours in their respective categories.
30 international students studying with Wintec were welcomed recently to the country with a trip to one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions. The group, consisting of students from around the world, was treated to a glowworm-studded experience at the Waitomo Caves.
Upon Returning: A Collection of Piano Pieces is a publication dreamed up by Wintec researcher David Sidwell in collaboration with a number of Waikato-based composers, many of whom are researchers and tutors from Wintec.
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