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Philip Barrow – Certificate in Farming Systems

Wednesday, 18 March 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3)
When Philip Barrow’s family made an impromptu visit to Telford during a South Island holiday, it set him on a path to train there for his agricultural career
#Telford #Student Profile #Telford Graduate #Graduate Profile #Farming Systems
Caitlyn Forde - Certificate in Equine Skills

Caitlyn Forde - Certificate in Equine Skills

Tuesday, 17 March 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Levels 3 and 4)

South Otago local Caitlyn Forde knew Telford was the right place to train in her pursuit of an equine career

#Telford #Student Profile #Equine #Telford Graduate #Graduate Profile
Nomvuyoh Mafukidze –  Bachelor of Screen Arts

Nomvuyoh Mafukidze – Bachelor of Screen Arts

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Bachelor of Screen Arts (Concept Art and Design)
A move to New Zealand to complete her tertiary studies has seen Nomvuyoh Mafukidze flourish and hit her stride in concept art and design; she’s already created a comic book, Spud Life, and...
#Film & Animation #Screen Arts #Student Profile #Graduate Profile
Kyle Villanueva – Certificate in Farming Systems

Kyle Villanueva – Certificate in Farming Systems

Wednesday, 11 February 2026
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3)
Some good advice from a New Zealand-based aunt led Kyle Villanueva to come to Telford where he immersed himself in the local environment, made it home, and got the most out of his agricultural...
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Retha Jonker – Diploma in Architectural Technology

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

Recently arrived in New Zealand, Retha Jonker hasn’t wasted a moment to seize new opportunities and chase her dreams.

#Invercargill #Graduate #Student Profile #Architecture
Partners in life and education; husband and wife graduate together

Partners in life and education; husband and wife graduate together

Thursday, 11 December 2025
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) graduands, Sijoy and Belle James, will graduate together tomorrow with a Master of Applied Management apiece; the motivated couple did so while working...
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Davinna Maru – Hospitality 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
Julianne Andrews – NZ Diploma in Photography Levels 5 & 6

Julianne Andrews – NZ Diploma in Photography Levels 5 & 6

Monday, 8 September 2025
New Zealand Diploma in Photography Levels 5 and 6
Julianne Andrews is the first to admit she is a better person when she’s studying. “I have to have something to keep my brain active,” she says. As a result, she has achieved a...
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