Tag Archives: NMIT
Agreement signed
On Thursday, March 17 a ceremony was held to finalise the signing of an agreement between Seinan Jo Gakuin University and NMIT. This agreement will allow us to expand our activities between the two schools. NMIT CEO Tony Gray signed on
Day 27 – Farewell
Today all the students finished their classes at NMIT and spent the afternoon preparing for the farewell ceremony. This was held in the students’ centre, and featured speeches by John Hitchcock and Claire Keanes, presentations of diplomas, and then a
CEO – Tony Gray
Tony Gray is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of NMIT, and today we met to discuss the future of Seinan’s relationship with NMIT. It is our hope to formalise a relationship between the two institutions that will lead to greater
Day 17 – Marae visit
After yesterday’s class on Maori culture with Kim, today he took us to the local Whakatu Marae [see website], the meeting area for Nelson’s iwi (tribal groups). First we experienced a powhiri (formal welcome) – we were called onto the
Day 16 – Maori Culture Class
In preparation for our visit to the marae (Maori meeting house) tomorrow, Kim Hippolite gave us an introductory lecture on Maori culture and marae protocol. We ended with a practice session on how to do the hongi greeting (where two
