What our Students are Saying
Toi Ohomai is home to an amazing community of students.
Come to campus and you'll hear our talented music students jamming, taste the delicious food served up by our hospitality students, get fit with our passionate sport and recreation students, and get the latest industry insights from our engineering team.
We're continually inspired by our students - read about some of their amazing journeys.
Emma-Louise Ball started her culinary arts journey as a high school student and has worked her way from a Secondary Tertiary Partnership course to a Diploma in Culinary Arts.
Emma-Louise has her sights set on exploring every opportunity…
Ethan Griffiths hopes his culinary skills will take him around the world.
The Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology ākonga was one of three who recently represented the institute at the prestigious Nestle Golden Chef Hat…
Sasha-Lee Tawhara has been passionate about becoming a chef for as long as she can remember. The opportunity to pursue her culinary qualifications in her hometown made Toi Ohomai the perfect choice for her.
Sasha is currently studying for…
Music and Performance, New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4), New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5)
We caught up with some music ākonga during NZ Music Month to hear their thoughts on the NZ music industry and their role within it.
Name: John RogersInstrument: Vocals
Can you…
We caught up with some music ākonga during NZ Music Month to hear their thoughts on the NZ music industry and their role within it.
Name: Max TuballaInstrument: Voice, keyboard, guitar…
Surveying, New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) (Level 6), New Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6)
Ko Tihi o te Ao Marama me Taranaki nga maunga, Ko Ngati Kinohaku me Ngāruahine Rangi nga Iwi, Ko Ngati Tarahuia, Ōkahu, me Inuāwai nga hapū, Ko Oparure me Ngakaunui nga Marae, Ko Tainui me Aotea nga waka. Ko Tristan Tyrel Katu ahau - Tihei Mauri…
Te Miringa Arlidge has a whānau full of health professionals, so it’s no surprise she knew she wanted to help people.
She has aspirations of providing health services for Māori, by Māori and is determined enough to get there. She is…
Evelini Vatikani was determined to make a difference in her community in Tonga, prompting her to move to New Zealand for her education.
Her story is one of resilience and courage and after overcoming many challenges she is now…
Diane Bidois left high school with NCEA Level 1 and thought that tertiary education wasn’t for her. Fast forward nearly two decades later and Diane had embarked on a life-changing journey to gain a Level 5 Business Diploma at Toi Ohomai and build…
Automotive, Engineering and Welding, New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Level 4) - Managed Apprentices
Working with a welder in an automotive course sparked a passion within Josh Arnold, enabling him to realise a fulfilling career.
As a Mount Maunganui College student Josh completed an automotive course through the Toi Ohomai…