What can I try at NMIT Open Day 2026?
Get hands-on, try something new and explore the interactive activities available across our different programme areas.
| Applied Business | |
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Chat with our friendly business team and meet your tutors. You will also have the opportunity to meet employers who can introduce you to real career paths after you graduate! |
K-Block |
| Creative and Digital | |
| Animation and CGI View our Animation students' work with an interactive animation display. |
Ground floor G-block |
| Arts and Media Learn letterpress Techniques to create your own card design to take home. |
G119, Ground floor G-block |
| Information Technology Get hands-on: Dismantle and rebuild computers or make your own mini game using Pixel Power. |
Ground floor G-block |
| Music Master (Clef) Chef - produce and perform 'sonic landscapes'; use an array of randomised instruments provided by the music programme. |
G104 and the Music Suite |
| Engineering and Trades | |
| Automotive Engineering Experience the thrill of hands-on action in our workshop! |
Automotive Workshop E Block |
| Aviation Engineering Get hands-on and step inside real aircraft, explore the cockpit and discover the equipment and systems used by aviation engineers. |
Aviation Hangar E Block |
| Civil Engineering Explore the ways that these skills can shape structures and environments nationwide. |
G122 Lab G Block |
| Construction Get on the tools and learn how to build a model bridge, plus have a go at giant Jenga! |
E Block Car park |
| Mechanical Engineering Explore our engineering workshop with tours of our machinery. |
Engineering Workshop E Block |
| Foundation Pathways and English Language | |
| Foundation Pathways Join us for a chat about how to reach your goals with personalised support. |
F Block |
| English Language Talk to our tutors to see how we can make learning English fun and help you progress to other NMIT programmes or find employment. |
Te Puna Mātauranga | Library M Block |
| Health, Fitness and Wellbeing | |
| Beauty Therapy Reveal your skin’s beauty with advanced light technology that uncovers what lies beneath the surface and view a variety of Beauty Therapy services being performed in our on-campus salons. |
T213, T208 T Block |
| Hairdressing Learn hot tool styling and view a variety of hairdressing services being performed in our on-campus salons. |
T212, T214 T Block |
| Fitness Games and activities on the sports zone. Chat with the tutors and see the Nelson Giants! |
Astro Turf Sports Zone |
| Nursing Discover multiple Nursing scenarios, simulator and laboratory work in our high-tech facilities. |
A401, A411 A Block |
| Social Sciences (Counselling, Social Work, Professional Supervision) A presentation, interactive social work practice activities and counselling skills practice. |
L211 L Block |
| Maritime | |
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Maritime Simulator | Book here! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be at the helm, in the engine room, during a storm, or navigating a busy port? At NMIT’s Maritime Simulator, you won't just wonder - you'll live it! Step onto a state-of-the-art virtual bridge with a 270° panoramic view, thick with mist, rain, or roaring winds. Tackle real-world challenges in harbours like Nelson, Picton, Auckland - or even distant international ports - all without leaving Nelson! |
Maritime Simulator | E Block Lifeboat outside of D Block |
| Mātauranga Māori | |
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Join us for a Kōrero and Kēmu outside D Block. |
Te Toki Pakohe |
| Primary Industries | |
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Aquaculture |
Te Puna Mātauranga | Library |
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Conservation |
Te Puna Mātauranga | Library |
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Horticulture |
Te Puna Mātauranga | Library |
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Viticulture & Winemaking |
Ground Floor |
| Tourism and Hospitality | |
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Adventure Tourism |
T Block |
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Cookery |
T109 |