14/04/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Maritime Enrolment Day date has changed and will now take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
Everything else remains the same β including the location, activities and opportunity to talk oneβonβone with our Maritime team about your study options.
For more information, visit https://www.manukau.ac.nz/maritime-enrolment
18/08/2025
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Giveaway Alert! π¨π¨π¨
Monyseath Say filled out a student survey, won the prize draw and walked away with a Samsung A9 tablet - and we're giving another one away soon.
MIT students - look out for an email in the next few days directing you to the First Impressions Survey. All respondents of the survey go in the draw for the prize.
16/08/2025
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The birth of MIT Trades Academy πππ οΈπͺπ΄
Ten years ago, the idea of bridging the gap between secondary education and the workforce seemed like a steep challenge. But the vision and leadership of Graeme McClenna, Gaynor Matthews, and Gil Laurenson steered an almost impossible task into a life-changing pathway for young learners across South Auckland.
The inaugural intake of 225 students back in 2015 has grown to 860 this year with a possibility of having more next year. This shows the effectiveness, evolution, and still some untapped potential of the programme. βοΈ
Beyond the education, the programme transformed futures and removed limitations as to what career pathways the students choose. πͺ
17/04/2025
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Heavy winds did not deter prospective students to visit our maritime school enrolment day today. They received information about our maritime programmes and were able to hear about exciting maritime career opportunities.