MHS Pathways

South Auckland Careers Expo 2026

Considering a career in the trades?

Free July Holiday Programmes are available for Year 12 and 13 students, offering a hands-on introduction to the electrical and plumbing industries.

Students will:

-Take part in practical workshop activities
-Learn about tools and safety practices
-Explore apprenticeship and career pathways
-Gain insights from industry professionals
-Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Use QR code for more information and registration.

Year 12 & 13 girls interested in engineering?

The University of Auckland’s Enginuity Day is a free event designed to give students a hands-on introduction to engineering. Explore different engineering specialisations through interactive workshops, hear from inspiring speakers, and meet current students and alumni.

Free lunch is provided.

Use QR code for more information and registration.

It’s that time of the year again! 🎓✨ Year 13 students are starting to look into university scholarship applications, and being prepared can make all the difference. This scholarship checklist, prepared by the University of Auckland, is a great resource to help you stay organised, keep track of important deadlines, and make sure you have everything ready before submitting your applications. Wishing all our future university students the very best of luck!

Some of our MHS students had a fantastic opportunity to participate in the 2026 Te Manu Tāiko Māori Student Experience Day at Massey University. It was a great learning experience that encouraged them to explore new opportunities, gain valuable insights into university life, and think about their future aspirations.

GirlBoss Awards 2026 applications are now open.

If you know a young woman aged 11–18 who is making a positive impact through leadership, STEM, innovation, the arts, community involvement, or enterprise, encourage her to apply. Students can nominate themselves or be nominated by a peer, teacher, or whānau member.

With over $15,000 in prizes available, this is a great opportunity to recognise outstanding young women in our communities.

Applications close 2 August.

Come along to the AUT Art & Design Information Day and discover what studying creative subjects at university is really like! Explore studios, workshops, creative spaces, and learn about pathways into the creative industries.

📅 Wednesday 8 July
⏰ 9am–1pm
📍 AUT City Campus

This opportunity is ideal for students who have already left high school or students considering leaving school and exploring alternative pathways.

ITC Auckland Botany Campus has limited places available in the June intake for the NZ Certificate in Tourism (Level 3) with a strand in Aviation.

• Explore careers in aviation, airports, airlines, tourism and customer service
• Fees Free funding may be available for eligible students
• Learn about future study and career pathways
• Meet the ITC team and see if this programme is right for you

Interested? Scan the QR code to book an Information Session and find out more.

Year 12 and 13 students are invited to Hotel Tour and Seminar hosted by the Pacific International Hotel Management School (PIHMS) at SkyCity Hotel, Auckland, on Wednesday 17th June 2026, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.

This free event offers students a unique opportunity to:
-Go behind the scenes of one of Auckland’s leading hotels
-This free event offers students a unique opportunity to:
-Go behind the scenes of one of Auckland’s leading hotels
-Discover exciting pathways in hotel, tourism, and business management
-Meet industry professionals and explore the workings of a successful hotel.
-Learn about PIHMS’s practical, career-focused approach to tertiary educationDiscover exciting pathways in hotel, tourism, and business management
-Meet industry professionals and explore the workings of a successful hotel.
-Learn about PIHMS’s practical, career-focused approach to tertiary education

Event Details:
📍 SkyCity Hotel, Auckland
📅 Wednesday, 17 June 2026
🕔 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
✅ Free to attend – registrations essential
Refreshments provided

Get all the information and support you need to begin applying.

Te Papa Ako o Tai Tonga- South Auckland Campus📍

Information Session: Thu 30 July, 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Information and Writing Session: Sat 1 August, 11:30am- 1:30pm

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City Campus- Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, Auckland Central📍

Information Session: Tues 4 August, 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Information and Writing Session: Sat 8 August, 11:30am- 1:30pm