NZTC News

NZTC News

Sina Fowler article image.

Supporting Pasifika Learners Through Cultural Leadership and Connection: A Conversation with NZTC Lecturer

Early childhood education

Sina Fowler is a dedicated lecturer who has been with NZTC for over four years—and in the early childhood education field for 15.

My eQuals logo.

NZTC graduates gain easy access to qualifications with My eQuals

Early childhood education

NZTC students now have a convenient, and secure way to access their qualification credentials, thanks to the recent integration of My eQuals.

Illustration of a family sitting around a fire under the stars.

Matariki 2025

Early childhood education

Matariki is a time of reflection, renewal, and connection, offering a unique opportunity for early childhood education centres to embrace Māori traditions and deepen their understanding of the natural world.

Genyun Lyu playing ukulele in a classroom.

A call for more male role models in early childhood education

Early childhood education

International student Lester Lyu shares why encouraging more men into early childhood education is vital for creating diverse, inclusive learning environments.

Photo of Joy McLelland during a performance.

Soaring in Education: NZTC Lecturer Balances Acrobatics and Teaching

Early childhood education

A passion for teaching, a love of creative expression, and a strong commitment to the role of play in learning—this is what drives one NZTC lecturer to inspire the next generation of early childhood teachers.

Photo of Barbara Scanlan.

Supporting student success: A look inside NZTC’s student services

Early childhood education / Health and wellbeing / International

Behind every successful student is a strong support system, and at NZTC, our dedicated advisors are making a profound difference in the lives of learners every day.

Photo of ECE student during graduation.

1148 ECE graduates celebrated at time-honoured ceremony

Early childhood education

A day of recognition and reflection, celebrating the hard work and commitment that have led graduates to this milestone. Honouring outstanding achievements and the dedication that has shaped their journey.

Photo of Debbie Ann Imperial-Johnson,

Former accountant now driven by a passion for elderly care

Health and wellbeing

Level 4 student Debbie Ann Imperial-Johnson shares her transformative journey sparked by an interest in medicine.

Photo of Stephanie Li.

Creating a home for international students

International

Stephanie Li’s journey as an international student ambassador.

Photo of Allysha Mackie.

A new era for early childhood teacher training

Early childhood education

Lecturer Allysha Mackie is supporting the next generation of kaiako through a new digital age.

Photo of May Orio.

Level 4 healthcare graduate finds fulfilment with qualification

Health and wellbeing

May attributes a supportive learning environment to achieving her study goals.

Photo of Laura Wang

Shaping young minds through early childhood education

Early childhood education

Laura Wang has pursued postgraduate studies in the ever-evolving field of education to develop her teaching expertise.