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Media contact: Ali Ikram |?Phone: 09 926 7850 |?Email: ali.ikram@manukau.ac.nz
Moe Aoelua, teen mum to straight-A student
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.
Students take to the streets for South Auckland’s first graduation procession
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).
Launch of Ika 4 Journal of Literature and Art
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.
Phil Goff visits former teacher at MIT
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.
MIT announces search for new Chief Executive
The Council of Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced that current Chief Executive, Dr Peter Brothers, is stepping down from his role.
First industry-accredited computing degrees in NZ at MIT
The first six computing degrees to successfully achieve robust accreditation and endorsement by the IT industry were announced today, with MIT among the New Zealand institutions being recognised. MIT's Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies degree is now accredited and industry-endorsed by the Institute of IT Professionals NZ (IITP).
Young ICT Explorers at MIT
SAP is bringing its flagship youth innovation programme Young ICT Explorers to New Zealand, hosting an event in Auckland on 8 October in association with Manukau Institute of Technology. Designed to inspire and encourage school-aged children to use technology creatively, the programme invites them to apply what they learn about information and communications technologies (ICT) inside and outside their classrooms to develop innovative ICT projects.
He aituā, he aituā, Dr. Ranginui Walker
This week we learned the sad news of the passing of Dr. Ranginui Walker. Dr. Walker was a longstanding friend and mentor to MIT, with a relationship stretching back to the 1990s.
Congratulations to our 2016 scholarship winners
This year MIT awarded 49 school leavers with scholarships to study at MIT and pursue their dream careers. Our 2016 scholarship recipients celebrated their awards with whanau and friends, at a special ceremony at MIT's Dine Restaurant on Wednesday 17 February. Congratulations to all of this year's winners. Nau mai, haere mai ki MIT.
Fou cooks up a brighter future as a chef
Three years ago, Fou Fale was stuck behind a desk shuffling paperwork at an inner-city company. "I was trying to find that sense of thriving in my life – but I lacked it," says the 29-year-old. With the help of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training scholarship, Fou has been able to pursue his true passion: cooking. He's now excelling in his Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 and 4) at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).
