Taking NZ rugby home to Kenya
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.
Three generations of nurses graduate from MIT
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.
Daniel Mataafa, from rugby to nursing
"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.
Rugby career cut short leads to coaching success
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 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).
