A group of 127 ākonga (students) gathered at Te Aroha Hutt Valley Association Building, Waiwhetū, Lower Hutt to celebrate the completion of their trades courses. read more

Drama student Brock Oliver decided to put the tools down to pursue drama. Hear about his journey moving from building site to the acting stage. read more

After moving from creative media, to tiling, to panel beating, Tylah finally made the switch to Mechanical Engineering Trades, where she found her love for welding. Thanks to being eligible for an MPTT scholarship, Tylah was gifted tools, overalls… read more

Before making the commitment to study, it's a good idea to make sure you'll have enough time. This calculator will help you get an idea on how study could work into your existing weekly commitments. read more

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Since graduating with a Bachelor of Creativity in Drama in 2022, Jackson Burling has been busy making waves in the industry. After being a swing performer in Circa Theatre's annual Pantomime last year, a position which required him to learn multiple… read more

Rachel recently graduated with a Bachelor of Creativity in Musical Theatre after three years of study that she describes as “invaluable”. She is currently a swing performer in Circa Theatre’s annual pantomime “Treasure Island”, a position that… read more

At 46, a solo Mum with one child, Wendy Polaczuk was nervous she had left it too late to make her dream come true of becoming a nurse. Having worked as a cleaner and in hospitality to make ends meet while her child was young, enrolling in a degree… read more

Nikita studied our Level 4 Certificate in Beauty Therapy—a year-long programme that prepares ākonga to confidently enter the industry. She gained skills in facial therapy, hair removal, manicure and pedicure, makeup, spray tanning, eyebrow shaping… read more