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Certificate studies through MIT lead to higher education opportunities & jobs
More than three hundred graduates celebrated success and new beginnings at three Certificate Graduation Ceremonies from 17-19 March. The Wednesday ceremony was for graduates who studied at the Manukau Campus. Certificate programmes typically range in duration from six months to two years and pathway graduates to employment or further study. Whānau and friends packed the [...]
MIT and Unitec draw crowds on opening day of ASB Polyfest 2026
Gaining a career through applied education attracted strong interest on the opening day of ASB Polyfest, held at Manukau Sports Bowl on a stunning Wednesday in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. A highlight of the day was the Sports Circuit Challenge activation, which proved a major drawcard for rangatahi (young people) visiting the marquee. The interactive challenge [...]
MIT and Unitec showcase united vision at ASB Polyfest
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland – 11 March 2026 One Waka. One Future. Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and Unitec will present a powerful symbol of unity and shared purpose at ASB Polyfest 2026, unveiling a joint presence that reflects their unification this year as a single organisation serving our communities and learners in Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland. ASB [...]
Putting Superyacht students in the heart of the action
Late last year, New Zealand Maritime School, which is operated by MIT and Unitec, moved its Superyacht courses and other delivery previously based in Mahurangi to the Britomart precinct in Auckland CDB. Currently, there is also a modern maritime firefighting training facility under development at Mt Albert campus. Conor Fair in class with Lecturer Kelly [...]
Welcoming those who will guide our two-hulled waka into the future
MIT and Unitec Council has been welcomed with pōwhiri at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae, Mt Albert Campus on Thursday 12 February. It was an occasion filled with passion, laughter, reflections and vision as the six council members became part of the whānau. The new Council from left, Ward Kamo (front row, fourth from left), [...]
‘Give it a go, so you know’ MIT apprentice’s message to aspiring female tradies
Mia MacMillan is now an apprentice plumber working in the family business after graduation last year and says she’s ‘loving it so much’. Mia at the MacMillan Plumbing and Gas Ltd’s Penrose headquarters. “I am new to the job so like everyone, I have to earn the respect by doing a good job. All my [...]
Boat owner impressed by MIT designer.
A racing yacht designed by Rob Shaw, Head of MIT’s New Zealand Maritime School, has featured on Boating NZ’s website. Illuminate’s owner, Scott Fyfe, says he decided to commission the design after Rob’s boats caught his eye. Illuminate is a Shaw 1050 which means it is 10.5m long and designed by Rob Shaw. (credit: Boating [...]
MIT and Unitec appoints first Chief Executive
Professor Christina Hong, a vocational education leader of international standing has been appointed as inaugural chief executive of one of the country’s largest providers of on-campus and on-line vocational education, announced today by MIT and Unitec Chair Alastair Bell. On 1 January this year, Government-led reforms established the Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec as [...]
Honouring student achievement at MIT’s Secondary School Tertiary Studies
Summer Shaneece Te Rore was one of fifty-five ākonga presented with qualifications at MIT’s Secondary School Tertiary Studies (SSTS) graduation ceremony. The ceremony, held at Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae on Tuesday 9 December, was an opportunity to celebrate students and their achievements in 2025 says Principal Gareth Leadbeater. Summer Shaneece Te Rore (centre) and some other students [...]
MIT Trades Academy ‘is the reason I’m a mechanic’
BMW mechanic Cadie Rotherham says she wouldn’t be where she is today if it wasn’t for MIT’s Trades Academy. After completing her academy programme in 2019, Ms Rotherham went straight into full-time study at MIT’s TechPark. Before moving into a one-year Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) in late 2020. A short time later, Cadie [...]
