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Building on a legacy of Māori healthcare
Manukau Institute of Technology is launching a new qualification designed to attract more Māori to health careers and teach the skills they need to help address existing inequalities. Te Tohu Paetahi Tikanga Rangatira aa-Tapuhi, Bachelor of Nursing Māori (TTPTRT) is open to students from all backgrounds, preparing to deliver healthcare as a registered nurse with a particular focus on indigenous tikanga, reo and kaupapa.
Key appointment to building future nursing workforce
MIT is welcoming new Head of Nursing, Associate Professor Deborah Rowe (Ngāi Tahu), as the institute increases its efforts to train a healthcare workforce to find innovative ways to address health disparities.
‘Whole of organisation’ approach leads to award nominations
Manukau Institute of Technology has been announced as a finalist in two categories of the Westpac Auckland Business Awards. These are Best Customer Service Delivery and Employer of the Year for the South and East regions.
Inspiring student wins education award after overcoming odds
MIT social work student Te’i Tuiasau received the New Horizon Women’s Trust award on Saturday, an award given to women who have been given a second-chance at life through education.
MIT sharing knowledge of applied learning internationally
We have recently welcomed a group of lecturers from technical institutes in Indonesia who will be with us for six weeks.
From teen mum to apprentice plumber
Eighteen months ago, Hera Eruera was a stay-at-home mum of two kids. These days, she’s working as a trainee tutor at MIT’s School of Plumbing and Gasfitting , while doing an apprenticeship.
Children’s Education Centre turns 25
MIT's Children's Education Centre celebrated 25 years in July with music, dancing, singing and wonderful food.
MIT social work student a voice for her people
Hafsar Tamesuddin left her homeland almost ten years ago. She was resettled in New Zealand in January this year, after spending eight years in Malaysia as a stateless ethnic Rohingya, born in Myanmar.
Reforms will deliver benefits for South Auckland
Manukau Institute of Technology welcomes today’s announcement of the Reform of Vocational Education.
Terisa Siagatonu – a renowned US poet of Samoan ancestry
MIT had the honour of hosting Terisa Siagatonu - a renowned US poet of Samoan ancestry who spoke to students about her life and craft.