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Ellie McBride Tai Poutini Polytechnic student story

13 Mar 2026, 4 min read

More learners seek futures through on-campus skills training

26 Feb 2024, 3 min read

First West Coast horticulture students growing their skills

5 Oct 2022, 6 min read

Green-fingered West Coasters are already signing-up for the second intake.

Focaccia fundraiser makes 456 buns for Life Education Trust

9 Sep 2022, 4 min read

A marathon four-hour effort by cookery students has seen 456 focaccia buns baked in support of Life Education Trust West Coast.

Strong interest TPP mining and quarrying programmes

14 Aug 2022, 5 min read

Teen entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to local judges

18 Jun 2022, 5 min read

From bouncy castles and board games, to candles and guitar picks – West Coast high school students pitched their brightest business ideas 

Treats in recognition of volunteer fire fighters

10 Jun 2022, 3 min read

Greymouth’s tireless volunteer firefighters received a special treat courtesy of Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s cookery students.

New café skills programme responds to West Coast demand

9 Jun 2022, 4 min read

Horticulture programme contributes to green economy focus

30 May 2022, 4 min read

A new horticulture training programme, aimed at those looking to turn their interest in growing into a career, is one of the first to be offered by Tai Poutini Polytechnic. 

Tai Poutini Polytechnic - more than a polytechnic

2 Feb 2022, 4 min read

Meeting the needs of the West Coast and getting behind great local initiatives