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SIT China visit strengthens educational links
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SIT China visit strengthens educational links

Monday, 7 September 2026
Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) recent participation in an Education New Zealand (ENZ)...
Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT) recent participation in an Education New Zealand (ENZ) ITP delegation visit to China spearheaded two weeks of networking and forging closer...
#International #China
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National Award Success for SIT Online Photography Student
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National Award Success for SIT Online Photography Student
Monday, 31 August 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) student Julia Chen has earned a Bronze Award at the...

New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) student Julia Chen has earned a Bronze Award at the prestigious New Zealand Institute of Professional Photog-raphers (NZIPP) Iris Awards.

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SIT Hairdressing Students Finalists in Top National Competition
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SIT Hairdressing Students Finalists in Top National Competition
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Hairdressing students Haylee Clark and Holly Wolf...
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Hairdressing students Haylee Clark and Holly Wolf received exciting news last week; the talented students have been selected as finalists in a top national...
#Hairdressing #SITNZ
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SIT Poland Trip strengthens international profile
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SIT Poland Trip strengthens international profile
Thursday, 13 August 2026
A recent trip to Poland by Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) representatives provided...

These conversations broadened our perspective and highlighted how international cooperation enables us to learn from different experiences and practices.

#SITNZ #AcademyOfAppliedSciences
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SIT Collaboration Brings Southland Music Educator’s Children’s Songs to Life
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SIT Collaboration Brings Southland Music Educator’s Children’s Songs to Life

Monday, 10 August 2026
A collaboration between Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Animation students and Southland...

Working alongside SIT Screen Arts Tutor Ruby Meades and a team of students and graduates, Ms Fryer has already released two SIT filmed and animated songs on YouTube.

#SITNZ #VisualMedia
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From Setback to Success: Apprentice benefits from SIT employment support role
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From Setback to Success: Apprentice benefits from SIT employment support role
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Lauryn Pinckney graduated from Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) with the New Zealand...
Growing up on a farm near Edendale, Lauryn shares she had always been surrounded by machinery. While she hadn't really been involved in operating or maintaining the farm equipment during her...
#Automotive #SITNZ #HeavyMachinery
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Internationally Recognised 2D Animation Artist Workshop with SIT Students
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Internationally Recognised 2D Animation Artist Workshop with SIT Students
Monday, 3 August 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) Bachelor of Screen Arts Animation students were in for a...
Melbourne-based Colin Bennett - known as a top 2D rigging artist in Australia – along with Mike Aldrich, Australia-New Zealand Toon Boom Rep from Greenhills Media, conducted a free, 5-hour...
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New Operators plan to take café to the next level
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New Operators plan to take café to the next level
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Kahu Ariki Café’s new operators are motivated by a vision to help the café reach its full potential

The café’s new operating team is led by Director, Rosalin Lertpongvipusana (Emily), alongside Café Manager, Verachai Lertpongvipusana (Ray) and Head Chef, Pornpawee Champakhao (Oil).

#SITCafe #KahuAriki
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