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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

CPIT Foundation supports major Intiatives

May 10, 2016 Simon

During 2014 the CPIT Foundation continued its support for a range of projects involving CPIT students and staff. Key initiatives included funding for CPIT to mentor and work with student teams to enter EVolocity – the largest electric motor sport event in the country. … [Read more...]

Success Stories electric vehicles, EVolocity, FESTA 2014, Heart of the City, Karen Lewis Awards, Māori, Pacific Island, Rakatahi awards

Ara Māori and Pacific leadership awards

May 9, 2016 Simon

The Ara Foundation was delighted to be able to support the Ara Māori and Pacific Leadership Awards for 2015. Some fantastic students were honoured at the awards held on the 23rd of November, and the Ara Foundation congratulates the following award recipients: Academic … [Read more...]

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