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2011 Archive
 | Diploma in Fashion Design students show their year’s efforts
Last night Year 1 and 2 students on NorthTec’s Diploma of Fashion Design put on a small and intimate but spectacular in-house fashion show for family and friends at the Apprentice Restaurant.
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 | Student’s special work puts the spotlight on Maori Arts programme and expo
The Art Beat festival at Whangarei’s Cafler Park Rose Gardens on Saturday was the perfect backdrop for this year’s NorthTec Certificate in Whakairo (Visual Arts) students to showcase some special work bringing extra attention to the institution’s Ma
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 | New art gallery at NorthTec welcomed with open arms
“It’s so light and bright...a beautiful space to be exhibiting different works in... it’s going to bring more people to the campus… the more art we have in Whangarei the better.”
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 | NorthTec takes up naming rights of the Old Library
One of Whangarei city’s landmark heritage buildings, the Old Library on Rust Avenue, has a new partner, with NorthTec opting to take up naming rights of the complex.
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 | ‘Committed’ World Cup efforts give students better perspective of industry they are training for
Catering for the masses during Rugby World Cup fixtures in Whangarei and Albany, saw near to 200 NorthTec Hospitality students needing to show the same kind of commitment the rest of the country displayed which helped to lift the All Blacks to victo
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 | First Te Puna Market Day well received
The first ever Te Puna O te Matauranga Market Day hosted at NorthTec’s Raumanga campus on Saturday has left those that attended wanting more of the same in 2012.
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 | Rebirth of gallery at NorthTec to complement local arts scene
Tomorrow marks the start of a new era for the Geoff Wilson Gallery at NorthTec’s Raumanga Campus and the Northland Arts scene.
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 | Gaining an education at NorthTec important to Mei and her whanau
Mei Russell and her whanau have embraced studying at NorthTec as a way to better their future prospects.
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| First exhibition at new Geoff Wilson Gallery all set to show
Marking the rebirth of the Geoff Wilson Gallery on campus at Raumanga is an 11 day exhibition open to the general public that will showcase the diverse and unique talents of ten past NorthTec graduates.
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 | New agriculture training venture an investment in region’s future
NorthTec has sealed a new education alliance with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre to provide training to those wanting a start in the agriculture industry and those looking to acquire the skills necessary to assist with their farming endeavour
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 | Students working on their own house project in Kaitaia
For the first time, students on the National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) at Kaitaia’s NorthTec Learning Centre are working on their own community house building project.
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 | Craftsmanship of reception desk an endorsement of student work at Future Trades
A special project nearing completion at NorthTec’s Future Trades will be a living advertisement for the top quality work students produce at the Trades training complex.
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 | Massage students help Tonga’s World Cup cause
While the Tongan players showed signs of being in pain from their earlier encounters against the All Blacks and Canada at Rugby World Cup 2011, the 22 team members had no qualms about the massage service provided by a group of NorthTec students.
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 | At the cutting edge of their careers in fashion design
Three students in the second year of their Diploma in Fashion Design at NorthTec have sewn up top placings at the Bernina Fashion Awards.
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 | ‘Waka’ being built at NorthTec Trades Centre
The first fibreglass Māori waka is being constructed at NorthTec’s Future Trades in Whangarei, thanks to the efforts of eight of its boatbuilding and marine cabinet making students.
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| Sport and Recreation students to manage ‘key’ Northland events
As an integral part of their learning and development, 18 students on NorthTec’s Diploma in Sport and Recreation (Level 6) will be charged with organising several key regional events including its first for the Northland Rugby Union.
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 | New gallery to give arts at Whangarei campus a presence
A new centre of excellence for the creative arts at NorthTec’s Raumanga campus in Whangarei is nearing the half-way point.
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 | International Food Festival a taste of things to come
The International Food Festival held at NorthTec on Wednesday has succeeded in wetting an appetite for an even bigger event next year.
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 | NorthTec hosts touch rugby tournament for young career seekers
The majority of the students on NorthTec’s MyStart programme came together last Friday for some highly skilled and fast-paced touch rugby action in a tournament, put on especially for them.
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 | Diana takes out top honours in New Zealand’s longest-running book prize
Winning New Zealand’s oldest book prize is no mean feat, but NorthTec Applied Writing tutor, Diana Menefy has pulled it off.
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 | Future Trades continues to develop bright sparks
Four Pre-trade electrical engineering students at NorthTec’s Future Trades have excelled in the Electrical Appliance Service person exams, where they earned Merit awards for obtaining top scores of 96 per cent and above.
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 | Hospitality programme making all the right moves for industry
Two gold and a bronze in Nestlé Toque D’or contest
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 | First-up camp fostering scientists of the future
Fifteen of the top scientific minds from Secondary Schools throughout Northland wound up a highly successful three days at NorthTec conducting experiments aimed at encouraging their pursuit of becoming the scientists of the future.
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 | Student volunteer gets up close and personal with rally action
Keen to soak up her first rally event as a volunteer for NorthTec, international student Aichun (Jane) Zhong ended up closer to the action than she would have ever thought possible.
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 | Haul of medals won by NorthTec at National Culinary Fare
NorthTec has just had its best ever result at the National Culinary Fare with the team of 16 students hauling in 15 medals that included two gold, eight silver and five bronze.
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| Teaching versatility aim of new Maori theatre and dance course
Tools acquired on NorthTec courses to culminate in a collective performance
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 | Arts students revel in success of week-long exhibition
Around 100 Bachelor of Applied Arts students and those on Adult Community Education courses at NorthTec’s Kerikeri campus have been buoyed by last week’s positive response to an exhibition of their first semester’s work.
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 | Automotive students with ‘massive’ roles to play in rally teams
Going in search of a formal mechanic’s qualification is providing unexpected opportunities as Brodie Brown and eight of his peers from NorthTec’s Future trades are discovering this week.
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 | Marya-Luise finds Te Reo useful for chasing down a career in social work
Maori Language Week 4-10 July acknowledges Manaakitanga, a theme that encompasses making people feel welcome and how regard and care is given to others in our company.
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 | NorthTec arts programme at Kerikeri produces three finalists for Australasia’s biggest glass art prize
The Applied Arts programme at NorthTec’s Kerikeri campus has scored an extraordinary ‘three-peat’, with two former students and one studying currently, all qualifying as finalists for the Ranamok Glass Prize - Australasia’s top contemporary glass ar
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 | Industry joins NorthTec in celebrating big achievement
Securing of NZICA accreditation to retain qualified workers in region
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 | Co-Location Creates Educational Hub
NorthTec and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa join forces to improve educational opportunities in Northland
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 | Student involvement in awards helps them engage with industry
NorthTec’s hospitality students were given hands on experience in what it takes to host one of the region’s highly anticipated events, when supporting the fifth Matariki Hospitality Industry Awards at Forum North on 12 June.
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 | Student’s first photo assignment for Museum provides experience and adds to their Portfolio
Photographing events at the Matariki Celebrations on Saturday, June 11 enabled three students in the third year of NorthTec’s Bachelor of Applied Arts degree (Visual Arts) to gain valuable insights into the profession.
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 | OSH courses inspire Graham to re-enter the workforce
Studying on the new National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 (Workplace Safety) ten-week evening course at NorthTec’s Safe Trades has given Graham Watson, 48, optimism to re-enter the workforce.
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 | Luke has the wood on his competitors to win spoils and earn his place at the ITaB Nationals
Having next year’s NorthTec tuition covered, winning two power tools from ITM, and earning the right to represent Northland at a National carpentry competition, is some accomplishment.
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 | Build a solid foundation through educational opportunities that come your way says NorthTec benefactor
As the new manager of Sunshine FM in Kaitaia, past NorthTec carpentry student, Paul Andrew, is eager to point out to others in the Far North that similar opportunities exist for them too, through seeking out courses in further education.
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 | Trio’s first culinary competition doubles as trial-run for Nationals
Nearly one hundred NorthTec Hospitality students and another 50 or so competitors from around the region were taken to their limits and beyond during the fifth annual Northland Salon Culinaire held at NorthTec on May 15 and 16.
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 | Student chefs at NorthTec to develop new cuisine culture while alerting to change which threatens ancient Chinese tradition
Three students from a vocational chef school in China have arrived at NorthTec to gather as much information as they can in the next month to help them create a new cuisine culture.
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 | Graduate’s art project has striking parallels with Mayor’s passionate speech
An illustration of passion making a valuable contributionTherese King (61) is a prime example of someone practising what Whangarei District Council Mayor, Morris Cutforth had advocated was an appropriate use of one’s passion.
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 | Father and daughter honour ancestors by turning a corner with their Te Reo
When Warren Gabb of Orewa, a direct descendent of a prominent Maori Chief was presented with the chance to study Te Reo a year ago with daughter Emma, he embraced the challenge.
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 | Winning insight by NorthTec graduate strengthens Northland’s emergency defences
Victoria Randall is proof that good can come from the worst of human tragedies.
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 | Distinctive Parker pots launch Masters of Craft New Zealand tour
The highly anticipated series of exhibitions offering insights into some of New Zealand’s most influential artists began at the Auckland Arts Festival, that featured NorthTec tutor and master of ceramics, Richard Parker, of Kerikeri.
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 | Role models celebrated with Graduates to inspire communities
There were scenes of elation and much pride at NorthTec’s 2010 Graduation ceremonies at Forum North last Tuesday and Wednesday.
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 | NorthTec strives to satisfy investments made by students
All across NorthTec learning sites yesterday, hundreds of eager new students and those returning to study were warmly welcomed into the institution with their commitment acknowledged by Chief Executive, Paul Binney.
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| Whangarei Invited to Join in NorthTec Graduation Ceremony
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 | NorthTec’s MyStart introduction days register with youths
Informative advice aimed at 16 to 17 year-olds and youth education agencies, was offered by NorthTec at its last two MyStart introduction days it held around the region which has helped several youths make up their minds about what career paths they
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 | MyStart gives misdirected youth’s life direction
NorthTec’s MyStart Programme is providing lost youths with the confidence to enter the hospitality industry by having the opportunity to gain some essential skills says chef and Killer Prawn Restaurant and McMorrisey’s Irish Bar co-owner Owen Sincla
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 | Rugby League Northland and NorthTec team up
Rugby League in Northland has received a shot-in-the-arm ahead of this Saturday’s Vodafone NZ Warriors NRL pre-season match at Toll Stadium with the announcement that NorthTec is to become a key strategic partner.
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 | Golfer Bon puts NorthTec in spotlight across the Tasman
Caroline, who completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Degree at NorthTec in 2009, had said being part of the ALPG came with the possibility of earning exemption to the majors which she had set her sights on.
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 | Young students to build mini motorbikes on free course
MyStart students to get practical, hands-on experience
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 | Student heads up a world kitchen at new-concept restaurant
By her own admission, working at a busy new restaurant has required a big adjustment especially, when Gabrielle Flower, 19, is used to the quieter and less culturally diverse culinary setting of Whangarei compared with Auckland.
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 | Graduates should not limit their boundaries to just New Zealand
John McIntosh has the best of both worlds and says there is no reason why the horticulture students he tutors at NorthTec cannot have the same.
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 | Investment in NorthTec’s network of learning sites almost complete
A sizeable investment in NorthTec’s network of outlying campuses and learning centres is near to completion.
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 | Horticulture students at Kaitaia charged with looking after grounds
Added responsibility of contract part of learning and development
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 | New degree designed to meet the needs of business
NorthTec has combined forces with CPIT and Otago Polytechnic to offer a new joint degree – the Bachelor of Applied Management - starting at NorthTec next year.
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 | Breadth and depth of talent on show at Rāwene students’ applied arts exhibitions
Gouache on paper, carving, jewellery, and ceramics are just a few of the media that students on the Diploma of Applied Arts programme in Rāwene are using to showcase their learning in their end of year exhibitions.
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