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Info and Enrolment Day on Thursday at EIT

By Brenda Chapman, June 19th, 2013

It’s info and enrolment day on Thursday – from 9-6 If you have already received your application pack, and are ready to enroll, then pop into the main campus in Taradale.  Bring your photo id, and birth certificate or passport and we can get you sorted. If you don’t yet have an application pack, but you are thinking about enrolling, then this day is for you too. We can help you explore ...Read more

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Get in and support the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market

By Leisa Epplett, June 18th, 2013

Summer, winter, spring and autumn one of my favorite things to do is wander down to the Hawkes Bay Farmers Market on a Sunday, grab a coffee and take some time to wander around and pick up fresh, locally grown produce and have a chance to talk to the people who's blood, sweat, tears and passion goes into these tasty treats. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that the Hawkes Bay Farmers ...Read more

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Tia’s first month at Mogul

By Matt Miller, June 17th, 2013

Our latest recruit Tia Aoake has just completed his first month on the job. Tia has come straight out of university so he's had to learn a lot in a short time. It's the first time we've hired a grad and it's great to be able to catch a guy like Tia at this stage and offer him a role in Hawke's Bay. I’ve been at Mogul for a month now and it couldn’t have gone any quicker. I’ve gained a huge ...Read more

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WaveGarden update

By Rod Drury, June 16th, 2013

Really great to see the response for the new kids bike track. At the aspirational end of the plans is the WaveGarden. They've just build the next version of their facility and showed us this video last week. How good is this ... Think I might have to pop in for some due diligence when in Europe later in the year :) Following on from the Junior Bike Track and the recently completed extended ...Read more

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Want to be a Sparky?

By Brenda Chapman, June 11th, 2013

If you want to become a fully qualified electrician then the first step towards an electrical apprenticeship is the Certificate in Electrical Trades at EIT. You will achieve unit standards towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering.  You’ll learn in our electrical workshops conducting experiments in our state of the art Trades Complex.  To prepare you for your apprenticeship ...Read more

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Research Reveals Success In Curbing Family Violence

By Brenda Chapman, June 5th, 2013

Our School of Education and Social Sciences was asked to evaluate the effectiveness of education, support and counselling services and programmes delivered by DOVE Hawke’s Bay. Eastern Police District records show call-out rates for family violence are above the national average. The report established that DOVE was making a worthwhile and positive contribution. DOVE will be incorporating ...Read more

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A good lesson in customer service

By George Miller, May 30th, 2013

Terry from Euro City in Napier is a pro at customer service. A couple of weekends ago we went test driving new cars at Euro City in Napier. We asked an attendant if we could take one of their cars. Nothing new there. But straight away, Terry, the owner, made himself known. He asked about us, our needs and what we were looking for in a car. Me – sporty, fun, the right colour, fun ...Read more

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Hairdressing Study Starts in July

By Brenda Chapman, May 29th, 2013

Do you know someone who has a flair for hair? From simple hair-up and colour styles to competition restyles, the Certificate in Hairdressing equips graduates with skills and techniques to set them on the path to becoming a professional stylist in our local salons or even possibly Auckland’s high street! Our staff and students are proud of their commercial hairdressing training salon, Salon ...Read more

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Junior Bike Track opening

By Rod Drury, May 27th, 2013

Awesome yesterday to see a huge turn out for the opening of the Napier Junior Bike Track. This is the latest deliverable in a new plan for Marine Parade where we reclaim the Bay as the kids capital. So many smiles. Mayor Barbara opened the track at 11:00. Just stunning work from Johan Ehlers and his planning team. The track is world class. Parents immediately knew how to use the under 3s ...Read more

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Mission Chef Region’s Top Apprentice

By Brenda Chapman, May 16th, 2013

The achievements of Hawke’s Bay’s  top automotive, building, electrical, engineering, culinary, hospitality and hairdressing apprentices were celebrated at an awards evening recntly, with Napier chef Thomas Rofe named the region’s top overall apprentice. Staged at the Taradale Town Hall, the Greenmeadows Rotary and EIT Hawke’s Bay Apprentice Award Evening recognised 26 top achievers ...Read more

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Ailne Bradley on WaveGarden update
More than a good idea, a GREAT ONE & mandatory I say. Again, well done Rod !

Damon Harvey on WaveGarden update
Can you make sure if has a left hander as well – don’t forget us goofy footers!...

Leisa Epplett on WaveGarden update
Brilliant idea – i have fond memories of bumper boats, paddling pools & kiwi house...

Will Coltart on WaveGarden update
What an awesome facility. This would be a huge draw card on the Marine Parade.

George Miller on WaveGarden update
Hell yeah, be great for Hawke’s Bay

George Miller on A good lesson in customer service
Ho ho. Thank you kind sir :)

Tom Wallace on WaveGarden update
So cool. How do we progress this Rod? I would love to help make it happen

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