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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).

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SIT’s state-of-the-art refurbished nursing clinical suite officially opened
News, Articles, Nursing & Health Science

SIT’s state-of-the-art refurbished nursing clinical suite officially opened
Monday, 20 July 2026
The newly refurbished Nursing clinical suite at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) School of...
The newly refurbished Nursing clinical suite at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) School of Nursing (SoN) which was officially re-opened last week, assists with training SIT Nursing students...
#Invercargill #News #Nursing
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Flagship Zero Fees Scheme continues to set SIT apart in the tertiary education sector
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Flagship Zero Fees Scheme continues to set SIT apart in the tertiary education sector
Thursday, 16 July 2026
A 25-year-old innovation from Southern institute of Technology (SIT) - the Zero Fees Scheme –...
SIT has been swimming against the tide in the tertiary education space for a quarter of a century with the Zero Fees Scheme, which began under Ms Simmond’s leadership as the “very...
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SIT Re O-Week signals new semester start
News, Articles, Invercargill

SIT Re O-Week signals new semester start
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) fired up again last week after the mid-year break; Re...
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) fired up again last week after the mid-year break; Re O-Week activities all week long provided new and returning students the chance re-engage in campus life...
#Invercargill #Event #Students #ReOWeek
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HyFlex delivery creating New Zealand’s most flexible degree pathways
News, Articles, Audio Production

HyFlex delivery creating New Zealand’s most flexible degree pathways

Thursday, 9 July 2026
Three Christchurch-based learners have proved that location no longer needs to be a barrier to...
Three Christchurch-based learners have proved that location no longer needs to be a barrier to achieving a Bachelor of Audio Production, thanks to Southern Institute of Technology’s (SIT)...
#News #Audio Production #HyFlex
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Growing interest in hands-on agricultural training at Telford
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Growing interest in hands-on agricultural training at Telford
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Interest in hands-on agricultural education is on the rise, with Southern Institute of...

More than 160 prospective students and their families attended the Open Day in late May, gaining a first-hand look at life and study on the Clutha-based campus.

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Chinese partner university makes a flying visit to SIT campuses
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Chinese partner university makes a flying visit to SIT campuses
Monday, 6 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) welcomed a leadership delegation from Hubei University of...
SIT showcased its commitment to providing a supportive, welcoming environment for international learners throughout the visit. This included highlighting the institute’s applied learning...
#Hubei #SITPartnership
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SIT showcases tertiary education for rural North Island students
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SIT showcases tertiary education for rural North Island students
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Southern Institute of Technology recently hosted 17 students from a remote, rural North Island...
“They were surprised at how big the campus was – I walked them around it; it was quite a long distance. They commented on the quality of the facilities and were even more amazed on how...
#SITNZ #CampusTour #MaoriLanguage
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