On Friday 28 November, we celebrated the achievements of our most recent Kia Tū Pathway Programme cohort, who began their journey on Tuesday 7 October. Thirteen students successfully completed their microcredential at the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT), marking an important step in finding… Read more
Posted: 9 December 2025
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