In September 2026 the annual Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) Excellence awards were held in Rotorua, New Zealand. We were honoured to accept the Provider of the Year Award in acknowledgement of the responsive and inclusive teaching, outstanding pastoral care, strong reflective practice, and wider positive impact our campus has on the industry and local Wellington community. 

"Winning the ITENZ Provider of the Year Award 2026 is an incredible honour and a reflection of the dedication, professionalism, and passion of our entire team. This award recognises our commitment to student success, educational excellence, and continuous improvement. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together and grateful to every staff member, student, and industry partner who has contributed to this success."

Sue Townshend, Head of School

ITENZ is a national organisation representing private tertiary institutions across New Zealand, it is the largest association covering all areas of tertiary education and is recognised by Government and government agencies as the main representative of the sector. ITENZ advocates for quality, innovation, and excellence in vocational and tertiary education. This achievement follows our title as Oceania’s Best Culinary Training Institute 2025 and nomination for 2026, we a grateful to receive these accolades and will continue to iterate and improve all aspects of our campus.