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
On Wednesday 11 June, Murihiku Regeneration hosted a Pathways Leadership Breakfast focused on AI, technology and building young people's capability. Hosted at Transport World, Invercargill, over 100 participants took the opportunity to connect across education, industry and community. The breakfast… Read more
Posted: 12 June 2025
The fourth Kia Tū Trade Training Pathway Programme at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has now wrapped up, celebrating eight weeks of learning, reflection, and planning—laying the foundation for each participant’s next chapter. The course ran from March 15 to May 16, with a break in the… Read more
Posted: 30 May 2025