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Ellerslie Flower Show

May 10, 2016 Simon

For the third year running, the CPIT Foundation supported architecture students of CPIT to enter the prestigious 2013 Ellerslie International Flower Show. Held in Christchurch’s Hagley Park, the Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealand’s premier garden event, … [Read more...]

Success Stories architecture, Ellerslie International Flower Show, Megan Lutton

The Big Idea

May 10, 2016 Simon

The Big Idea competition was the CPIT Foundation’s principal project for 2012. It symbolised a change of direction for the organisation as it identified a need to shift away from purely a grant-based provider to the key role of facilitator. The Big Idea was also the CPIT … [Read more...]

Success Stories Grace Lethbridge, Harry Loughlan, James Kelly, Judy Yun, Katrina Marshall, Kirstie Jones

Pacific post

May 10, 2016 Simon

A CPIT Foundation grant of $11,200 in 2010 assisted creative couple Stephanie Mckellar-Smith and Ross McKellar to bring their families’ story to the great stage of the Court Theatre. Pacific Post, a new New Zealand play, was inspired by a letter from Stephanie’s grandfather … [Read more...]

Success Stories Ross McKellar, Stephanie Mckellar-Smith, World War Two

Robots to take over city

May 10, 2016 Simon

Robots to take over the city A purpose-built international arena for technology enthusiasts to compete, learn and witness the thrilling world of robotics and gaming could soon be a unique showpiece of the future Christchurch city. The innovative concept is the brain child … [Read more...]

Success Stories Carl Pascoe, Harry Loughnan, robotics

Student to help with nutrition issues in PNG

May 10, 2016 Simon

The average life expectancy for women in Papua New Guinea is 43. Brooke Williams, a CPIT student hopes to make a small difference to this statistic when she visits the region in April. Following a personal visit to the Toricelli Ranges in Papua New Guinea in 2013, Williams … [Read more...]

Success Stories Brooke Williams, Carl Pascoe, Papua New Guinea, Toricelli Ranges

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