Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki

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

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

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.

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

On 1 April 2020, WITT became a subsidiary of New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology alongside the 15 other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).[2]

WITT offers programmes from Levels 1 to 9, including degrees and diplomas, apprenticeships and short courses. WITT delivers industry-relevant training to people at all stages of the learning journey. Through provision of education, WITT responds to the needs of industry and align with the regional development priorities outlined in the Taranaki 2050 Roadmap and Tapuae Roa.

Open day

WITT annually hosts an open day where students can look at the courses and ask the educators questions.

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. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
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