Ākonga guide
A mihi whakatau will take place during the first week of Semester One and Semester Two to welcome ākonga and celebrate the beginning of their learning journey. If you are new to NMIT | Te Pūkenga, you are invited.
Details below.
Following these steps will help accelerate your orientation with NMIT and help focus your efforts on settling in and studying.
If you have received a confirmation letter but haven't replied, you need to accept your place.
- If you applied online you can confirm your place via MyNMIT(external link)
- Otherwise email your signed Secure Your Enrolment form to enrolments@nmit.ac.nz
Doing this confirms your enrolment and unlocks lots of great benefits.
Looking for accommodation? NMIT Te Pūkenga does not book your accommodation for you, but we can recommend the following Accommodation options for you to make your own arrangements.
Get your very own student card
You'll need to visit Information and Enrolments at Nelson Campus or the administration office on the Marlborough Campus to have your card printed.
- You can use your student card to borrow library resources
- On-campus photocopying and printing(external link), adding print credit
- Accessing study spaces after-hours(external link)
- Present your student card at local businesses for discounts and benefits
- How do I get a Student ID card?(external link)
Benefits and discounts
When you're a student every dollar counts right? So it's great when a business acknowledges your study effort and offers you a discount. To fully benefit, make sure you have your valid NMIT student ID card on you at all times. Your student ID card is all you need for the best discounts in Nelson, Motueka and Marlborough.
Take a look at the SANITI Student discount directory(external link) for the latest discounts.
It is common practice at NMIT | Te Pūkenga to welcome manuhiri (visitors / guests), staff and students in a formal and traditional welcoming ceremony.
The intention of the mihi whakatau at NMIT | Te Pūkenga is to welcome you and celebrate the beginning or continuation of your learning journey.
It is rich with symbolism and follows a special process ultimately uniting two separate groups: tangata whenua (hosts) and manuhiri (guests), together as one.
Whilst parts of a mihi whakatau may vary according to the occasion, Māori language remains a key feature.
Dates for 2024 Mihi Whakatau
Nelson Campus: 19 Feb 10am (gather at 9.45am at Kōwhai Lounge)
Blenheim Campus: 22 Feb 11am (gather at 10.45am at Wine Centre)
One day after you're fully enrolled, you'll be issued with an NMIT network login and emailed instructions on how to activate your account(external link).
Your login gives you access to an awesome suite of student perks:
- Future communications will be sent to your NMIT email address Read more(external link)
- Full access to Microsoft Office 365(external link) - installable on up to 5 devices!
- Ability to log in to any campus computer and access eduroam(external link), our on-campus and roaming(external link) WiFi network.
- Ensure you can access Moodle(external link) - our online learning platform and discover the Moodle Dashboard Tools — LinkedIn Learning, Webprint, and easy access to Microsoft 365 and your NMIT email.
- Sign in to your MyNMIT account(external link) to update your profile, contact and support details, check your results, and access the same tools available via Moodle. What is MYNMIT(external link)?
- Access your timetable via myNMIT or the Moodle dashboard. Note, some programmes have consistent days, hours, and locations for classes and others may require you to go from one classroom experience to another. Check your timetable regularly so you know exactly where your class will be held.
- Check out the Library(external link) sign-in to access electronic resources such as eBooks, TV, and video database collections.
- Keep up-to-date on Te Pūkenga NMIT's Facebook page(external link) or Instagram.
Are you new to computers and feel a little overwhelmed by it all?
Contact us to talk with a Study Support Advisor to get the most out of IT at NMIT Te Pūkenga.
Take a tour of our Te Tautoko Ākonga Student Support(external link) website to find out more about:
- Support for ākonga Māori and Pasifika
- Wellbeing Support
- Disability and neurodiversity Support
- Learning Support
- International Student Support
- IT Helpdesk Services
- Library Services & website
- SANITI
- Free Counselling Services via OCP(external link) and Vitae(external link)
We’ve got all the help you may need at any stage of your studies. Let’s connect. Click the links on our website Te Tautoko Ākonga Student Support(external link) for more information or use the easy online request support form(external link).
It’s important to note that we comply with the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021(external link) which includes providing ways to have your say including complaints processes.(external link)
Find out more about parking at our campuses(external link), or travelling to NMIT on the school bus network.
During the first few weeks of term, you'll have the opportunity to get to know us and your campus.
This is an important time to make contacts and get familiar with where and how you can access help and support during your time at NMIT Te Pūkenga.
Your class will have an orientation session in the Library Learning Centre, where you will meet support staff and find out key 'need-to-knows' to make the most of services on-campus and online.
Your Programme Coordinator will introduce you to the tutors and fellow students in your programme area. Some coordinators organise crazy activities to help you learn about your campus.
Exactly what happens depends a little on which campus you're at.
Two weeks of student-led fun sounds pretty good, right? You bet.
During Orientation, between 12 pm and 1 pm, enjoy FREE food from pancakes and sundaes to hotdogs and the famous SANITI BBQs.
Go nuts with games, giveaways and music - all for FREE.
Visit the SANITI(external link) office or check out the SANITI What's on event calendar(external link).
Balancing what you need to pay the bills alongside studying can be a challenge.
Ensuring you have access to everything you are eligible to apply for and budgeting can help.
Find out more about what financial support options(external link) are available and who can assist you.
Now that you’re a NMIT Te Pūkenga student, you have the right to be safe and access Te Tautoko Ākonga – Student Support(external link).
You also need to comply with NMIT Rules and regulations(external link), such as, the Student Charter, Student Rules, IT and Computer Facilities Rules.
Find answers to your frequently asked questions(external link) via SUPPORT.
The links below are some of the most frequently asked questions by our international students. You can find more essential information at SUPPORT - International Students(external link).
- What should I do if I am feeling sick(external link)?
- What are my visa conditions?(external link)
- How do I renew my visa?(external link)
- How do I make an insurance claim?(external link)
- How do I request special leave?(external link)
- When are the scheduled breaks?(external link)
- How do I contact the international support team(external link)?
If you are an NMIT past or present student, keep up-to-date on our social media.
