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Wintec students design cookbooks with Aotearoa flavour

08 Dec 2022

The brief to design a cookbook publication has been a fixture in the curriculum for many first year Bachelor of Design students at Wintec School of Media Arts, Te Pūkenga. But this year, with the intention of making the process more “real life”, tutors saw the opportunity to capture the experience of the school’s Matariki celebration where a hāngī is prepared and shared with staff and students at the campus marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa.

International homestay hosts reap rewards

06 Dec 2022

Have you got a spare room? Want to learn more about another culture and maybe make a lifelong friend? Have you considered homestay hosting? The Wintec International Team is currently recruiting for new Hamilton-based homestay hosts to open their homes to students and scholars for 2023, for short or long-term placements.

Wintec | Te Pūkenga physio student by day, karate champion always

05 Dec 2022

First year Physiotherapy student, Raukawa Jefferies, 21, has recently been competing in karate championships overseas thanks to sponsorship from Wintec | Te Pūkenga.

Music ākonga creates her own soulful R’n’B sound

01 Dec 2022

Wintec Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts student Lucy Johnson (Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Raukawa), who goes by the stage name, whero, has released her first single Easy and has plans to release an E.P in 2023.

Wintec | Te Pūkenga joins the Microsoft Learn for Educators Program

29 Nov 2022

Wintec | Te Pūkenga Centre for Information Technology has announced participation in the Microsoft Learn for Educators program. With access to the tools and materials included in the program, Wintec can offer industry-led courses for ākonga to obtain industry-recognized Microsoft certifications.

Wintec students land fairy tale roles in international Shrek: The Musical production

28 Nov 2022

Talented Wintec | Te Pukenga performing arts students Memphis Ward, Helen Drysdale-Dunn, and Iosia Tofilau land fairy tale roles in professional production of Shrek: The Musical, touring the Middle East next year. Helen and Memphis have been cast as ensemble members and Iosia has leapt into a leading role, playing Donkey, famously voiced by Eddie Murphy in the original movie.

Yashili paves the way for new industry leaders to learn management skills through Wintec

25 Nov 2022

Many businesses are now reaping the benefits of investing in the leadership capability of their people of all levels, with the help of Wintec, a business division of Te Pūkenga. An approach from Yashili NZ Dairy Co Ltd four years ago, to help shape Yashili’s future leaders, was the trigger for Wintec to start developing these tailored innovative professional leadership programmes, which have catapulted into popularity.

Accounting student overcomes physical challenges to complete internship

21 Nov 2022

Mia Liang, an accounting student at Wintec | Te Pūkenga from China, has just completed an internship, something she didn’t know would be possible due to being motor-impaired down the left side of her body.

Doing the right thing for our learners

14 Nov 2022

When ākonga (learners) enrol at Wintec | Te Pūkenga, they are entrusting kaimahi (staff) to support them to be successful in their learner journey. This support comes in many forms, and Wintec kaimahi understand that there is more to a successful ākonga experience than academic achievement alone. The Wintec | Te Pūkenga approach aligns with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.

Thames Health and Wellbeing Certificate helps students excel in the sector

10 Nov 2022

The Certificate in Health and Wellbeing provides students with the foundation knowledge, skills, and practical experiences to work alongside individuals, families and whānau accessing social and community services. Students gain a wide range of transferable skills essential to the role of a support worker.

Wintec | Te Pūkenga Pacific student lands dream job in the US

07 Nov 2022

Ruby Siakia is one of four siblings; her mum is New Zealand European, and her dad is Niuean. Her Dad moved to New Zealand with the dream of raising a family with ample opportunities at their fingertips. Ruby is the first in her family to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree. It’s been a journey, but she has just landed her dream entry job in Human Resources over in Missouri, United States of America.

Musical Hands on a Hardbody has come to the Waikato

03 Nov 2022

The unique musical Hands on a HardBody will be performed at The Meteor Theatre this November. Wintec Performing Arts students will star in this hilarious musical production.