2013 Minimum Wage Information
As NSIA hospitality students with either a residents or international passport you will be entitled to the minimum wage for work in any business in New Zealand. Make sure you know your rights and what you are entitled to before you start working. Get yourself a contract and a job description to keep your self safe in employment.
Key point:
The adult minimum wage must...
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NSIA Chefs Connect with Nitro Circus
North Harbour Stadium hosts the Nitro Circus performing amazing motorbike acrobatic stunts that wowed the crowd. This has become an annual stunt fest to push the boundaries of human riding capabilities and adrenalin levels.
A brief from the promotion web site says it all “Nitro Circus revolves around the world’s greatest freestyle motocross rider Travis Pastrana and his crew of...
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NSIA Graduation 2012
Over a hundred and thirty graduates along with family and friends filled the rows of the packed graduation hall at the AMI stadium on the North Shore. The atmosphere was alive with rocking country songs by Trevor Stevens that helped set the scene for a ceremony with a difference. Everybody was kept entertained throughout the proceedings by the colourful humour of the master of ceremonies Earl...
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NSIA’s graduate wins prestigious NZ Pastry Chef of the Year Award 2012
It was a night of high praise at the Ellerslie Event Centre for exceptional chefs who competed in the 2012 National Culinary Fare. The Salon is in its 20th year and continues to draw large crowds that come to see the chefs and front-of-house competitors battle it out for the medals and top awards.
Joyce Zafra was one of these highly trained individuals who competed in the pastry...
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7 years in a row, NSIA continues to honour its “excellence award”
North Shore International Academy (NSIA) dominated once again in this year’s New Zealand Culinary Fare, picking up the 2012 Training Excellence Award for the seventh year running. The Fare, hosted by the Restaurant Association, provided the perfect opportunity for emerging talent from the Academy to test and hone their skills in a competitive environment. This year’s results have...
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NSIA Culinary Fare Olympics
An extremely competitive day held at NSIA Tower brings out the gold in the Academy’s rising talent.
An intensive and time precision demanding day organised by Jason McGeorge and Tim Aspinall who utilised the collective expertise of the NSIA teaching staff.
This event was given an extra touch of Culinary Fare realism by the fantastic Master of Ceremonies Roger Mail pouring the...
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The flourishing Petal Cupcakes Company where NSIA is an important ingredient
The owner and developer of a unique style of cafes, Laurel Watson, was recently interviewed to discover the reason behind the company’s sweet success.
The Petal Cupcake Company has two vibrant cafes which are situated in New Market and Ponsonby are breaking new ground with flavour and style.
When setting up the business their goal was to have a point of difference that would define...
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NSIA Graduation Ceremony 2012 Application
It is with great pleasure we invite you to the NSIA Graduation
Ceremony 2012. This will be an occasion to celebrate your success
together with your fellow students, friends, parents and tutors. I
sincerely hope that you can attend this gala event to receive the
official endorsement of your accomplishments.
NSIA Management Team
Program Schedule:...
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NSIA students on the top of the rankings at the 2012 Auckland Regional Culinary Fare
8 Gold, 20 Silver, 6 Bronze - NSIA students on the top of the rankings at the 2012 Auckland Regional Culinary Fare
The recent Auckland Regional Culinary Fare was held at AUT on 23rd and 24th June. Again NSIA proved its quality and standing amongst the regional training institutes through their excellent performance in the major categories, by winning 8 Gold, 20 Silver, 6 Bronze...
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NSIA students host ASEAN HOM's delegation
On 25 May 2012, NSIA was honoured to host a fantastic lunch event for a group of highly regarded diplomats.
It was a great opportunity for the Academy to present our high quality service and to show the excellent educational settings and resources we provide for our students. The NSIA student community represents diverse background including the countries of ASEAN. Students from...
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NSIA Graduation 2011
The 2011 NSIA Graduation was a great finale to a very high achieving year for the Hospitality Academy now based in Central CBD Auckland.
It was a great display of colourful regalia, passion and exuberance throughout the ceremony with special guest performances to delight the multitude of attendees.
The new Head of School Tim Aspinall opened the event with an...
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NSIA’s Junior Chefs Feeding the French at the Rugby World Cup
NSIA’s Connect team was given the opportunity to find 46 skilled NSIA students to work at Kermadec restaurant at the Auckland City Viaduct during the 2011 Rugby World Cup!
During this time Kermadec would be hosting the French Rugby Team so they needed the extra hands! The students were asked to head down to Kermadec on a Saturday morning to be shown around their work for the next two...
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2011 survey reaffirms the success of NSIA graduates
NSIA is proud and pleased that so many of its graduates have been employed in the hospitality industry after completing their studies. As an ongoing process, NSIA conducted its second employment outcomes survey for the year 2011 in August. A sample of 448 out of 849 graduates was accessible and surveyed to assess the value of outcomes from their learning at NSIA.
NSIA is very keen to know...
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New competitions, new leader for NSIA
New head of School at North Shore International Academy Tim Aspinall said that he is honoured and privileged to be part of such a wonderfully supportive and successful team of people.
Tim has been associated with the hospitality industry for the past 40 years, and these experiences have led him to a rewarding and fulfilling career, which have now led him to this wonderful opportunity....
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NSIA Proves Professionalism by receiving the Training Excellence Award for the Sixth consecutive year!
North Shore International Academy (NSIA) has continued to prove its professionalism in training by receiving the 2011 Training Excellence Award at the New Zealand Culinary Fare on 19th of July. This year’s achievement sets NSIA apart as the only tertiary institution in New Zealand to have maintained a track record of winning this award for six consecutive years – a clear indication...
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Eden Park Catering Event Stars
NSIA’s Connect team have been working hard on building a strong relationship with Eden Park Catering for the past 2 years. Connect is committed to finding NSIA students career building opportunities in the hospitality industry, and the Event Star Programme is a very good example of this. Earlier this year NSIA started with Rugby world cup fever, inviting the Auckland Blues Rugby Team for...
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NSIA Opens Doors to Industry
On the 17th of June the Academy hosted representatives from hospitality industry at the annual Industry Open Day.
A number of international hotel Human Resource Mangers were given the opportunity to view the modern facilities nearing completion at the newly created NSIA Campus located at 100 Symonds Street Auckland. Representatives from the ACCOR group, Heritage Hotels and Stamford Plaza...
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NSIA students building new careers at the Spencer on Byron Hotel
NSIA students are now able to do a 10-day work experience programme at the Spencer on Byron Hotel both in Front of House and in the kitchen as junior Chefs.
This programme allows students to develop a sense of urgency in a professional kitchen environment, and gives them an opportunity to put their classroom knowledge into practice.
Chef students will work along side experience...
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NSIA Newsletter Jun-Aug 2011
In this issue
1. NSIA Announces A New Campus
2. Recent Placements from NSIA Connect
3. Competing for the Top Medals at the National Culinary Fare
People - Katrina Galt
4. Earth, Wind, Fire and Food
5. Vanilla Panna Cotta - Recipe from NSIA Chef Lecturer
6. Katrina Galt's Hot Cold and Flu Remedy
Fabulous Contribution from...
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NSIA - Rising Tower
NSIA has established its third campus in central Auckland which is located at 100 Symonds Street - it is making an impressive presence on the education landscape.
The driving goal of NSIA is ‘To inspire a lifelong passion for hospitality, culinary arts and business learning’ and this certainly reflected in the quality of the build being established.
Towering up to 9 floors...
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Work experience at Mercure Hotel, Auckland
North Shore International Academy has reached an agreement with Mercure Hotel Auckland, to provide work experience for our students.
NSIA’s Professional Cookery students that have excelled in their Studies will be rewarded by Connect, with the opportunity to work in the Hotels kitchens for over their final block of study. This work experience will give our students a taste of what it...
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NSIA ESOL students celebrate success!
On April 15th NSIA ESOL students celebrated their success with a graduation ceremony, with many students going onto their Professional Cookery or Hospitality Diploma to develop their careers. Many students were recognized for their efforts with two very special awards being given for passion and attitude. It was a very successful day with each class performing and sharing the experience with...
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Sale to a Career High
NSIA connect has introduced a work experience programme to our students to provide them with quality work experience at a high end fast paced restaurant.
Sale Street Executive Chef Nick Honeyman, is looking forward to working with NSIA’s motivated students, and will spend time with them teaching them skills and passing on his knowledge first hand.
This is a fantastic opportunity...
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NSIA Newsletter March-May 2011
In this issue
1. Welcome Back from NSIA Team Key Diary Dates for NSIA 2011 2. Attitude Gives Altitude 3. Kiwiana Lesson
NSIA Spotlight on Dr. David Guy4. A New Year for Cookery Tutors5. Recipe from NSIA Chef Lecturer Stephen Chaney6. Glenda’s Summer Time Cocktail
A Word from Our Hospitality Management...
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Nitro Service by NSIA Students
On Saturday the 5th of February the American dare devil show ‘Nitro Circus’ performed at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany. Nitro cirus is an American stunt show that features BMX legends such as Travis Pastrana , Andy Bell and Special Guest Levi Sherwood who is a New Zealander! The Group performed in front of a massive crowd of 23,000 people on Saturday night, performing extreme...
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NSIA Chefs at Auckland’s Seafood festival 2011
NSIA chef tutors working alongside the New Zealand Chefs association and Auckland maritime Museum raised funds over the Auckland anniversary weekend for the Chefs association, Auckland branch.
Our NSIA Chefs assisted in the creation and serving of a rustic, local sourced seafood chowder with crisp crotons and seasonal corn fritters finished with smoked salmon, chilli jam and aioli.
The...
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NSIA Fundraising Stars
During the four weeks of December 2010, 3,571
people arrived at the Auckland City Mission seeking some form of assistance – a
figure that translated into support for more than 10,000 individuals.
In November and December 2010 NSIA students and
lecturers were very busy working on a great fundraising initiative
to generate money for the Auckland City Mission for its busiest time of...
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NSIA Newsletter December 2010
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Work Placement Partnership with Langham Hotel
Langham Hotel
by Aaron Megchelse
The work experience programme established at The Langham Hotel Auckland is bearing fruit with the recent employment of a Hospitality-Hotel Management Student at the five star hotel’s SBF restaurant.
The Langham Hotel is uniquely situated in the heart of Auckland city and has a reputation for excellence and professionalism.
The...
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NSIA Special Achievement Awards 2010
NSIA Special Achievement Awards 2010
Organised by:
These awards are for students that have made continuous effort to achieve a high standard of professionalism in their tasks.
They are being rewarded for their hard work, skills and attitudes. This is NSIA’s way of thanking our very best students....
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NSIA students enjoy working for Clooney’s Restaurant
NSIA students enjoy working for Clooney’s Restaurant
During The Taste of Auckland Festival in November 2010.
Taste of Auckland is part of the internationally acclaimed Taste Festivals taking place in 13 cities around the world this year from London to Cape Town. Over 4 days 15 of Auckland’s leading chefs set up their kitchens in the middle of Victoria Park and produced...
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NSIA Graduation Ceremony 2010
Another Successful
Graduation for NSIA:
On November 17th 2010, NSIA held their annual graduation
ceremony.
A total of 350 students,
family members, industry partners and NSIA Industry Advisory Board members celebrated their academic achievements.
During the ceremony, a welcome speech was given by Steve McKenzie, the CEO of
the Restaurants Association, on what it takes to succeed...
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NSIA Newsletter Oct-Nov 2010
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Internship Programme MOU signed with Spencer and Byron Hotel on 21.10.2010.
NSIA’s long term goal of working with the industry to provide staff that meet the demands of the industry.
The purpose of this MOU is to establish a partnership between NSIA and The Spencer on Byron Hotel whereby NSIA will provide professionally trained(or currently in training) students for a specified period of time to undergo part time work in a guided internship programme...
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International Marketing Cooks Up Award
International Marketing Cooks Up Award
Friday, 10 September 2010, 4:55 pm
Press Release: Enterprise North Shore
Attracting international students to the North Shore has won a top training institution a major marketing honour at the 2010 Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards.
While winning the Actionmail Excellence in Marketing Award, the North...
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NSIA maintains Training Excellence Award track record for five consecutive years
North Shore International Academy (NSIA) has won yet another Training Excellence Award at the New Zealand Culinary Fare on 24 August 2010. This year’s achievement sets NSIA apart as the only tertiary institution in New Zealand to have maintained a track record of winning this award for five consecutive years – a clear indication of the quality and high standards of its training, and...
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NSIA Newsletter Aug-Sept 2010
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Our next top chefs
Despite the god-like image some chefs garner, none drop fully formed from the sky. Each and every one must cut their culinary teeth somewhere - be it through a kitchen cadet-ship, or in specialist training institutes.
Auckland sports six such training schools for chefs. Most let students test their skills on family, friends and the public. The schools serve up a mixture of breakfast,...
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Our next top chefs --- NSIA : " The Most Impressive School"
Press Release: New Zealand Herald
Despite the god-like image some chefs garner, none drop fully formed from the sky. Each and every one must cut their culinary teeth somewhere - be it through a kitchen cadet-ship, or in specialist training institutes.
Auckland sports six such training schools for chefs. Most let students test their skills on family, friends and the...
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