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  • Wintec supports NZTR to spur on elite jockey athletes

    The Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) has partnered with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) to bolster the performance of its jockey athletes. Researchers from Wintec’s Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance continue to work closely with NZTR to shape and deliver components of its existing Elite Jockey Programme. Introduced in mid-March, the new aspects of the programme combine modern, scientific methods with traditional practices.

  • Thai students experience AI-focused study tour at Wintec

    Ten students from various technical institutes in Thailand, accompanied by two teachers, recently concluded a two-week study tour focused on artificial intelligence (AI) at Wintec. The group, sponsored by the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC), Thailand, was officially welcomed in early March with a pōwhiri event at Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa Marae, located on Wintec’s City Campus.

  • Wintec acknowledges the passing of former Chair Niwa Nuri

    Wintec acknowledges the incredibly sad passing of its former board Chair Niwa Nuri (Te Arawa).  A much-loved part of our Wintec whānau, Niwa was previously both a member and Deputy Chair of Wintec’s board and went on to become the final Chair of Wintec’s subsidiary board during the establishment of New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, prior to the formation of Te Pūkenga.

  • Wintec helps manufacture the future

    Wintec recently welcomed 20 high school leavers into its brand-new 'earn as you learn' NZ Certificate in Manufacturing Level 3 pilot programme. Over 30 weeks, students will split their time between paid, hands-on experience with top Waikato manufacturers and in-class learning at Wintec's Rotokauri Campus.

  • Wintec teams up with Hautapu Sports Club to tackle player development

    Amateur rugby players from Hautapu Sports Club recently took to Wintec’s specialised Human Performance Hub to hone their skills for the 2025 rugby season. A number of players from the club’s premiership, A, B, Colt, and Women’s teams kicked off their pre-season preparation, taking part in the first of many workshops included in a targeted performance development programme.

  • Wintec tutor leads team NZ at WorldSkills competition

    1,400 competitors from 66 countries and regions took to the global stage in Lyon, France last year, testing their talents against each other in 62 skill events. Leading team New Zealand was Bryce Arnold from Wintec’s Centre for Trades.

  • Wintec students provide marketing expertise to international not-for-profit

    Budding communication professionals from Wintec have gained valuable industry experience working with the international, not-for-profit organisation Dress for Success. Wintec communication students provided the Hamilton branch of Dress for Success with specialised marketing content and support as part of their course's advertising agency module.

  • From delivery room to Wintec: Janet Taiatini's Māori midwifery legacy

    In a career spanning over four decades, Janet Taiatini has woven together the threads of nursing, midwifery, and Māori cultural practices to create a tapestry of care that has touched countless lives across New Zealand. Now, as she imparts her wisdom to the next generation of midwives at Wintec, Janet continues to bridge the gap between Western medical practices and traditional Māori birthing customs.

  • Hamilton community crowd-funds Wintec alumni’s rainbow pride sculpture

    Earlier this year, prestigious artist and Wintec Media Arts alumni Paul Darragh had his sculpture, a positive and joyous beacon of LGBTQI+ pride, named ‘Progress Pillar’, on display as part of the 2024 Boon Sculpture Trail in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton. Thanks to crowd-funding, the Progress Pillar now stands triumphantly at the newly refurbished Hamilton Transport Centre, where it was officially unveiled on Wednesday, 6 November as part of the centre’s opening ceremony.

  • Wintec adult ākonga aces accounting

    Rebecca Hoani has always been good with numbers, but never thought she would have an accounting degree, that seemed far too scary. But the 29-year-old mama of two has not only completed her degree at Wintec she is also now a working accountant.

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