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Other name | Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki |
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| Established | 1972 |
| Students | 5,000 |
| Address | 20 Bell Street , , New Zealand |
| Affiliations | Public NZ TEI |
| Website | www |
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is the largest tertiary education institution in the province of Taranaki, New Zealand. [1]
On 1 April 2020, WITT became a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga (the New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology) alongside the 15 other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs). [2] WITT will remain a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga until early January 2023 when it is fully merged into the national entity. [3]
The institute has two campuses around Taranaki; the main campus is situated in New Plymouth, and the other is located in Hawera. WITT is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.[ citation needed ]
WITT also has a campus in Hamilton which is part of the New Zealand Institute Highway Technology, WITT's wholly owned subsidiary.[ citation needed ]
WITT offers programmes from Levels 1 to 9, including degrees and diplomas, apprenticeships and short courses.[ citation needed ]
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