New mural a celebration of rainbow communities in Hamilton
A new mural at Centre Place by School of Media Arts student Pounamu Wharekawa is a celebration of their supportive queer community.
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Keeping it real is the way to teach plumbing online
When Springhill Prison went into a different kind of lockdown recently, during Covid-19 level 3 and 4, their plumbing tutor, Olaf Sparrow was released back to Wintec with a new challenge – to teach plumbing online.
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Wintec researchers launch new books on Taika Waititi and rock legends Queen
Two new books by Wintec researchers on actor, director and comedian, Taika Waititi and the music of Queen are being launched at Wintec School of Media Arts.
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How a traditional Māori kite is giving flight to an early childhood degree
An early childhood teaching degree at Wintec is grounded in te ao Māori, with a framework represented by a traditional Māori children’s kite. Te Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching is a truly bicultural degree that will enable childcare professionals to work in any setting.
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Lockdown Diwali brings light to Wintec international students
Many Wintec international students celebrated Diwali in lockdown this year, a drastic shift from the colourful festival usually celebrated with family.
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There’s no stopping this Feat
There’s no stopping the creative talent from Wintec School Media Arts’ tauira/students and this year, their work is being celebrated and shared in Feat for everyone to see.
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What happened when this Wintec chef sent a mystery box to his class
When Wintec chef, Josh Kanara-Bailey decided to challenge his students with a lockdown learning activity, he created a Mystery Box challenge that launched a series of simultaneous dinner parties that uplifted Waikato households.
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New Wintec Ramp Gallery Manager’s creative lockdown
When it comes to Zoom etiquette, Wintec Ramp Gallery Manager, Holly Tawhiao isn’t afraid to get real. Here she talks about taking on a her dream role during Covid-19 and balancing that with creativity, study and being a mum.
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When we roll as a whānau, we move as one
Peter Rameka signed up for pre-trade TIG welding training at Waikato Polytechnic 20 years ago and found it “hard and culturally uncomfortable”. Now he is back, teaching engineering "next level pastoral style" and it's working.
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Wintec launches arboriculture training in Auckland with Treescape
A partnership between Wintec and Treescape in Auckland is a welcome relief to the arboriculture industry, where highly trained tree-care professionals are thin on the ground.
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Music students put a new spin on an old classic
Wintec music students are releasing new music each week, with their music compilation Exposition.
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Wayfinding project puts Te Tiriti and te reo Māori first
Wintec third year design students have been working on a bilingual wayfinding project that is grounded in mātauranga Māori and responds to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.
