A project is now underway to develop capability pathways for the primary sector, through the Anamata Māia Skills Hub established by Murihiku Regeneration. This work is focused on emerging sectors, including aquaculture, future foods industries, and health product opportunities. The project is… Read more
Posted: 9 September 2025
03/09/2025 … On a stunning Southland day, a small crowd gathered at the MetService Office near Invercargill Airport to celebrate the official launch of the GO SOUTH II research project. Writer Archie Bailey from Motupōhue-Bluff (Kai Tahu/Waitaha) opened the event with a beautiful karakia she… Read more
Posted: 6 September 2025
At just 17 years old, Ashton Blenkiron-Pye has already experienced some major life changes. However, he graduated from the Kia Tū Trades Training Pathway Programme at SIT with a clearer sense of direction — and a genuine passion for hospitality. Originally from Auckland, Ashton made the bold… Read more
Posted: 27 August 2025
At just 22 years old, Kotuku Richardson had already faced more than his share of life’s challenges. Reflecting on the period before joining the Kia Tū Trades Training Pathway Programme at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), he describes it simply as “a bad path” — one that wasn’t leading… Read more
Posted: 22 August 2025
On Friday 11 July, we celebrated the completion of the Kia Tū Trade Training Pathway Programme at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) by our latest class. This was the fifth group to go through the course since it began back in August 2024. This cohort started together on Tuesday 27 May, and… Read more
Posted: 15 July 2025