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15-07-2025
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Wintec Set To Become Independent Institution Once Again In 2026
Press Release – Wintec As we look to the future and start putting in place the processes and structures to support our future independence, we will draw on our values of Manawa nui, Manawa roa and Manawa ora and ensure our konga are always at the heart of everything we … Wintec welcomes Monday's announcement by the Minister for Vocational Education that it will become an independent institution once again on 1 January 2026, along with 9 other ITPs (Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics) across New Zealand that are currently part of Te Pūkenga. Warwick Pitts, Operations Lead for Wintec, is delighted to have had confirmation of Wintec's future path, saying that Wintec set its sights very early on, on once again becoming an independent vocational education provider for the Waikato community. 'After leading the sector as one of the first two ITPs to join Te Pūkenga in 2022 we are excited to be once again taking the lead in the first group of ITPs to stand back up as independent entities,' said Warwick 'We took early and decisive action to streamline and right-size the organisation, laying a strong and robust foundation for us to move forward as an independent institution responsive to the needs of our communities. 'We are extremely grateful to our kaimahi who have endured significant change over the past years and remained passionate and committed to our ākonga. 'For our ākonga, nothing will change. They will continue to receive the same high-quality education and training. 'For our Iwi, industry, employers, schools and other community partners, we look forward to engaging even more closely with them to support our regions with their workforce needs. Wintec has a long and proud history of serving the Waikato region, last year celebrating its 100-year anniversary of providing vocational education in the Waikato. 'As we look to the future and start putting in place the processes and structures to support our future independence, we will draw on our values of Manawa nui, Manawa roa and Manawa ora and ensure our ākonga are always at the heart of everything we do,' he said. About Wintec Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) is an institute of technology based in New Zealand's Waikato region. Wintec offers a wide range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, Wintec is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers. Wintec is currently part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, located in region 2 of the national network.
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15-07-2025
- Business
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Wintec Set To Become Independent Institution Once Again In 2026
Wintec welcomes Monday's announcement by the Minister for Vocational Education that it will become an independent institution once again on 1 January 2026, along with 9 other ITPs (Institutes of Technology & Polytechnics) across New Zealand that are currently part of Te Pūkenga. Warwick Pitts, Operations Lead for Wintec, is delighted to have had confirmation of Wintec's future path, saying that Wintec set its sights very early on, on once again becoming an independent vocational education provider for the Waikato community. 'After leading the sector as one of the first two ITPs to join Te Pūkenga in 2022 we are excited to be once again taking the lead in the first group of ITPs to stand back up as independent entities,' said Warwick 'We took early and decisive action to streamline and right-size the organisation, laying a strong and robust foundation for us to move forward as an independent institution responsive to the needs of our communities. 'We are extremely grateful to our kaimahi who have endured significant change over the past years and remained passionate and committed to our ākonga. 'For our ākonga, nothing will change. They will continue to receive the same high-quality education and training. 'For our Iwi, industry, employers, schools and other community partners, we look forward to engaging even more closely with them to support our regions with their workforce needs. Wintec has a long and proud history of serving the Waikato region, last year celebrating its 100-year anniversary of providing vocational education in the Waikato. 'As we look to the future and start putting in place the processes and structures to support our future independence, we will draw on our values of Manawa nui, Manawa roa and Manawa ora and ensure our ākonga are always at the heart of everything we do,' he said. About Wintec Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) is an institute of technology based in New Zealand's Waikato region. Wintec offers a wide range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, Wintec is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers. Wintec is currently part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, located in region 2 of the national network.
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11-07-2025
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Chinese Education Leaders Visit Wintec
Wintec continues to grow its relationships in China through its nearly decade-long partnership with the China Education Association of International Exchange (CEAIE), this was recently highlighted by the hosting of representatives from multiple Chinese tertiary institutions and the CEAIE. The visiting group met with Wintec leadership and kaimahi (staff) at Wintec's City campus to discuss New Zealand's vocational education sector and identify opportunities for further collaboration. Warwick Pitts, Wintec Operations Lead, gave the delegation a warm welcome, introducing himself with pepeha, a Māori introduction. 'It [pepeha] is an important part of the way that strangers become friends, and how long partnerships and relationships start and are maintained,' said Warwick. 'Wintec deeply values its long-standing relationship with CEAIE, a relationship that, by extension, connects us with a vast network of Chinese institutions.' Warwick highlighted the importance of vocational learning and acknowledged Wintec's involvement in various collaborative programmes with China. 'Vocational education plays a pivotal role in keeping up with the needs of today's evolving and increasingly complex world. 'Wintec was proud to have led the Sino–New Zealand Model Programme, through which we trained many Chinese leaders and teachers… We look forward to continuing to work with CEAIE to identify further collaboration opportunities.' The head of the visiting delegation, Dr An Yan, CEAIE Deputy Secretary-General, also expressed appreciation for the long-standing partnership between Wintec and the CEAIE and looks forward to more collaboration in the future. "It was a great pleasure to visit the Waikato Institute of Technology with the delegation from higher vocational education institutions. This visit has been highly rewarding, and we believe it will mark the beginning of more collaboration in the future," said An. The campus visit concluded with the exchanging of gifts, a custom in Chinese culture, followed by a waiata (song) from Wintec kaimahi. Wintec has led and contributed to numerous key education partnerships with China, including the Sino–New Zealand Model Programme, interactive design collaborations with Jinhua Vocational and Technical University, and the Train the Trainer initiative. Through its delivery of effective on and offshore programmes, Wintec continues to develop and maintain international partnerships in China. About Wintec Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) is an institute of technology based in New Zealand's Waikato region. Wintec offers a wide range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, Wintec is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen careers. Wintec is currently part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, located in region 2 of the national network.
