EIT Hawke's Bay

19/10/2026

Some EIT staff will be on strike this Wednesday. You would have been contacted if this will affect you.
If you have any questions, please contact your Head of School.

18/10/2026

Thinking about joining the Ōtātara Children's Centre whānau? 🌈 We've answered some of the questions we hear most often from families to help you get to know us a little better. Swipe through to learn more about life at Ōtātara Children's Centre.

16/10/2026

Great work, Hastings Boys' High School! We’re looking forward to welcoming some of you to EIT next year. 👏

Thirteen of the 14 students at the academy are now employed or in apprenticeships.

14/10/2026

This week, our ākonga brought a taste of the American diner to Scholars Restaurant! 🍔

Our Level 4 cookery students prepared a diner-inspired à la carte lunch featuring chicken burgers, asparagus salad, Reuben sandwiches and delicious desserts, served by our food and beverage students.

A great opportunity for our ākonga to put their skills into practice and give guests a delicious lunchtime experience.

14/10/2026

What an awesome display of teamwork, resilience and determination at this year's Skill At Arms competition!

Hosted alongside NZDF Recruiting, students from Flaxmere Services Academy, EIT Hawke's Bay Trades Academy, EIT Tairāwhiti Trades Academy and Wairoa Services Academy tackled a series of challenging activities, camped overnight, and wrapped up with a well-earned breakfast and prizegiving.

Congratulations to all participants for giving it their all! 👏

11/10/2026

Welcome back to Term 4! 💛 Today also marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week at EIT, with this year’s theme, "Belonging Matters", celebrating the importance of connection and community.

Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and included. Whether it’s saying hello, checking in on someone, welcoming a new face, sharing kai or taking time to listen, small everyday actions can make a big difference.

We’ve got a week of fun activities for ākonga and staff to connect, get involved and support their wellbeing. Swipe through to see what’s happening and come along! 👉

Ko au ko koe, ko koe ko au.
I am you and you are me.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to two of EIT’s emerging talents who were recognised at the recent Hawke’s Bay W**e Awards.

Katelyn Church, a third-year Bachelor of Viticulture and W**e Science student, won the Best Student W**e Award for her Albariño. Autumn Parker received the Craggy Range Young Vintner Scholarship for her passion for the industry and clear vision for its future.

EIT CEO Lucy Laitinen says the awards highlight EIT’s strong connections with the region’s w**e industry.

“Many of the w**emakers and viticulturists working across Hawke’s Bay today trained here at EIT. Our students learn alongside some of the best in the industry, often at the very w**eries where they go on to build their careers.”

Judging took place over two days at our Hawke’s Bay campus, with Viticulture and W**e Science staff and students working as stewards. Coordinated by lecturer Tim Creagh, they prepared w**es, supported the judging panels and helped everything run smoothly.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved.

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06/10/2026

Hawke’s Bay Hidden Gems, Episode 1: Silky Oak 🍫✨

There’s so much to love about studying close to home! Our Hidden Gems series explores the local spots that make Hawke’s Bay a great place to study, live and spend time with friends.

We’re kicking things off with somewhere to make your study days a little sweeter! Did you know there’s a chocolate museum and a famous iced chocolate right on your doorstep?

Just minutes from our Hawke’s Bay campus, Silky Oak is the perfect place to grab a sweet treat, settle in for a study session or catch up with friends on the weekend.

Plus, EIT staff and students get 5% off Monday to Thursday with a valid EIT ID card. 🙌

Who would you bring along? 👇