“NorthTec is the Northland/Tai Tokerau region's largest provider of tertiary education. NorthTec delivers certificate, diploma and degree programmes to more than 10,000 students enrolled across 90 programmes at campuses and learning centres located around Northland. NorthTec’s main campus is in Whangarei. In February 2010 NorthTec opened its purpose-built, trades training facility ‘Future Trades’ in Whangarei. Future Trades has been described by industry as the best facility of its kind in the world. NorthTec are proud sponsors of the Excellence in Technology, Communication and Education Award.”
NorthTec values excellence in technology, communication and education and recognises the crucial contribution that innovation in technology and communication make to NorthTec’s provision of world-class educational opportunities in the north and beyond. Technology and communication are crucial to the north’s future growth and development – not just in the education sector but across all sectors. NorthTec encourages businesses that demonstrate excellence in technology, communication and education to apply for the 2010 Excellence in Technology, Communication and Education Award.