Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki
Other name
Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki
Established1972
Students5,000
Address
20 Bell Street
,
New Plymouth
,
New Zealand
AffiliationsPublic NZ TEI
Websitewww.witt.ac.nz

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is the largest tertiary education institution in Taranaki, New Zealand.[1]

History

On 1 April 2020, WITT became a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga (the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology) alongside the 15 other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).[2] WITT will remain a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga until early January 2023 when it is fully merged into the national entity.[3]

Campuses

The institute has two campuses around Taranaki; the main campus is situated in New Plymouth, and the other is located in Hawera. WITT is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.[citation needed]

WITT also has a campus in Hamilton which is part of the New Zealand Institute Highway Technology, WITT's wholly owned subsidiary.[citation needed]

Curriculum

WITT offers programmes from Levels 1 to 9, including degrees and diplomas, apprenticeships and short courses.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Student numbers rising at Witt". Taranaki Daily News. Fairfax New Zealand. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  2. ^ Kenny, Lee (29 October 2019). "Wanted: 'Sophisticated' leader to head NZ's mega polytech". Stuff. Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
  3. ^ Davies, Eva (3 May 2022). "Witt launches co-branding ahead of transition into national entity Te Pūkenga". Taranaki Daily News. Stuff. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
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