Pasifika people of all cultures and faiths have a new place to gather, learn, and celebrate, with the opening of the Pasifika Community Centre at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday 3 June, 2016.

Benjamin's story originally featured in the Eastern Courier and online on stuff.co.nz. At 19 years old, Benjamin Denham had already completed a bachelor's degree in ICT, designed a working app for a major telecommunications company, and led courses on software development.

Maitai Kahindi is one step closer to fulfilling his dream of coaching the Kenyan national rugby team, with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science from MIT in his play book.

This story originally featured in the Papakura Courier and online on stuff.co.nz. This May, Georga Brinkman will be the third generation of nurses to graduate from MIT nursing, following in the footsteps of her mother, Manja Brinkman, and grandmother, Hendrieka van Weeghel.

"For me as an Islander, nursing is a natural thing. We most definitely need more Pacific males in nursing," – Daniel Mataafa, MIT Bachelor of Nursing graduate. For many young Pacific men, nursing isn't a career they consider. But after an injury side-lined his rugby aspirations, Daniel Mataafa is graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing from MIT. He now wants to encourage others men to give it a go.

John's story was originally featured in the East & Bays Courier, Manukau Courier and Papakura Courier, and online on stuff.co.nz. After an eye injury forced him to leave a promising representative rugby career, John Cocker is making big strides in his ambition to coach. The Mount Wellington local is graduating with a Diploma in Applied Sport and Recreation from MIT on 27 May 2016.

Moe's story was originally featured on TVNZ's Seven Sharp, Friday 27 May. Four years ago, Moefilifilia (Moe) Aoelua was a 21-year-old mother of two without high school qualifications. This month she's graduating with a Bachelor of Nursing Pacific from MIT.

Friday 27 May marks the first-ever graduation procession through the streets of South Auckland, as 1,072 students graduate from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).

Well-known New Zealand writers mix with emerging South Auckland talent in the newest edition of Ika published by the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). Ika 4 will be launched as part of the 2016 Auckland Writers Festival, at a public event at Auckland Central City Library on Saturday 14 May from 12.00-1.00pm.

On Friday (15 April), MIT's Director of External Relations Stuart Middleton was paid a visit by a former pupil - Phil Goff, Labour MP and Auckland Mayoral candidate.