Wintec acknowledges the incredibly sad passing of its former board Chair Niwa Nuri (Te Arawa). A much-loved part of our Wintec whānau, Niwa was previously both a member and Deputy Chair of Wintec’s board and went on to become the final Chair of Wintec’s subsidiary board during the establishment of New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, prior to the formation of Te Pūkenga.
Wintec music and performing arts graduates continue to make their mark on the local, national, and international theatre scenes. From touring New Zealand and Australia to working with Universal Studios in China, Wintec alumni have been putting their skills to use.
Wintec recently welcomed 20 high school leavers into its brand-new 'earn as you learn' NZ Certificate in Manufacturing Level 3 pilot programme. Over 30 weeks, students will split their time between paid, hands-on experience with top Waikato manufacturers and in-class learning at Wintec's Rotokauri Campus.
Amateur rugby players from Hautapu Sports Club recently took to Wintec’s specialised Human Performance Hub to hone their skills for the 2025 rugby season. A number of players from the club’s premiership, A, B, Colt, and Women’s teams kicked off their pre-season preparation, taking part in the first of many workshops included in a targeted performance development programme.
1,400 competitors from 66 countries and regions took to the global stage in Lyon, France last year, testing their talents against each other in 62 skill events. Leading team New Zealand was Bryce Arnold from Wintec’s Centre for Trades.
Budding communication professionals from Wintec have gained valuable industry experience working with the international, not-for-profit organisation Dress for Success. Wintec communication students provided the Hamilton branch of Dress for Success with specialised marketing content and support as part of their course's advertising agency module.
The wait is finally over for secondary students across the country to receive their NCEA results and secure plans for 2025. If your plans are for tertiary study in 2025, it’s not too late!
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.