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SIT emerging chefs in international finals
News, Articles, Hospitality

SIT emerging chefs in international finals

Friday, 14 November 2025
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) recent culinary graduate, Sam Kissell, and Level 4 Cookery student, Hery Sakti, have been selected as finalists to take part in the Australian culinary...
#News #Graduate #Student #Cookery
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Davinna Maru – Hospitality Management
Student Profiles, Hospitality, Travel, Tourism & Hotel Management

Davinna Maru – Hospitality Management
Monday, 6 October 2025
Diploma in Hospitality Management Level 6
Manaaki scholar Davinna Maru describes studying at SIT as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; she has braved being away from her family and overcome culture shock to achieve in her studies and set...
#Marketing #Student Profile #Student #Hospitality #Travel & Tourism #Scholarship #Manaaki Scholarship
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SIT graduate wins regional finals in Golden Chefs’ Hat competition
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SIT graduate wins regional finals in Golden Chefs’ Hat competition
Monday, 30 June 2025
Rising culinary star, Southland’s own Sam Kissell, displayed his burgeoning talent last Thursday, winning the South Island regional final of the Nestle Golden Chefs’ Hat competition,...
#SIT #News #Cookery #Top Chef
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Avis Owen – Diploma of Professional Chef Practice
Student Profiles, Hospitality

Avis Owen – Diploma of Professional Chef Practice
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Diploma of Professional Chef Practice
At a time of life when many people are usually beginning to think about retirement, “the other side of 55”, Avis Owen was launching herself into training for a new vocation that opened...
#Student Profile #Cookery
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Chef shares international competition skills with SIT students
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Chef shares international competition skills with SIT students

Thursday, 3 October 2024
Te Anau restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies, recently spent a weekend honing his competition skills at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT); he shared the day with three Cookery students...
#Invercargill #Cookery
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Fundraiser dinner ensures hospitality mentor’s legacy continues
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Fundraiser dinner ensures hospitality mentor’s legacy continues
Monday, 19 August 2024
The legacy of well-known Southland Hospitality/Cookery tutor and mentor, Scott Richardson, is being enthusiastically championed by the next generation, which bodes well for the continued success...
#News #Cookery #Students #Hospitality #Tutor Work #Staff
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SIT young chefs achieve silver and bronze medals in regional competition
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SIT young chefs achieve silver and bronze medals in regional competition
Wednesday, 3 July 2024
Southern Institute of Technology Cookery students, Yari Mowatt and Sam Kissell recently tasted success at the 2024 South Island Regional Cook-off of the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award, coming...
#News #Event #Cookery #Hospitality
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Budding Chef reaps rewards at ‘Famous’ Luncheon
Hospitality

Budding Chef reaps rewards at ‘Famous’ Luncheon
Tuesday, 7 May 2024
SIT | Te Pūkenga Cookery student Yari Mowatt and 29 of her fellow classmates who had their hard work and dedication rewarded recently, as they worked under the guidance of some of the...
#Student Profile #Cookery
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