February 25 2022
A total of 77 outstanding individuals have received a 2022 MITO scholarship.
Deehan Crozier, from Heretaunga Collision Repair in Upper Hutt, receives a Duncan “Sandy” Fraser Memorial Scholarship from MITO Director Verna Niao, alongside employer David Patchett (left) and MITO Training Advisor Brian Scott (right).
MITO’s annual scholarship programme supports aspiring and successful graduates to further their education and training through various MITO and other qualifications.
“We were thoroughly impressed with the high-calibre of applicants this year,” says MITO Director Verna Niao. “The dedication these recipients show to their respective industries is truly inspiring, and we look forward to supporting these exceptional learners as they progress throughout their careers.”
The 2022 scholarship recipients are as follows:
MITO Alumni - Electric Vehicle scholarship recipients are:
The MITO Alumni - Electric Vehicle scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive apprenticeship through MITO and wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- Alexander Coker - Hirepool, Christchurch
- Bevan Smith - Nelson Coachlines, Nelson
- Braden Harper - Hornby Auto Electrics, Christchurch
- Bradley Winter - Wanganui Auto Electrical, Whanganui
- Chamila Gedara - Giltrap Volkswagen, Auckland
- Clinton Marshall - Tranzit Group, Wellington
- Cody Cunningham - GWD Motor Group, Invercargill
- Cody Struthers - Motortech, Wellington
- Corrie Smith - Max Pennington's Autocity, New Plymouth
- Damon Couper - Waiwhetu Auto Services, Wellington
- Daniel Gregg - Fabrication Maintenance Services, Christchurch
- Jack Davies - Team Hutchinson Ford, Christchurch
- James Kiesanowksi - Avon City Ford, Christchurch
- Jarrod Skiffington - North Harbour Mazda, Auckland
- Johannes Alberts - Ultimate Motor Group, Auckland
- Joshua Barnard - Team Hutchinson Ford, Christchurch
- Justin Singh - Hanover Automotive Services, Auckland
- Matthew Colyer - GWD Motor Group, Invercargill
- Peter Hayman - Nicholson Autos Whakatane, Whakatane
- Raman Johal - Kirwee Automotive Services, Christchurch
- Rush Abuhaidary - Truck Stops NZ (Christchurch Volvo), Christchurch
- Ryan Burrows - Mike Murphy Auto Electrical, Palmerston North
- Sanghyuk Lee - Wade Motors, Auckland
- Simon Munro - Paremata Auto Services, Wellington
- Simon Richardson - Tranzit Group, New Plymouth
- Tony Pavich - Ingham Hyundai, Hamilton
- Yirga Woldegabriale - Midas Hornby, Christchurch
MITO Alumni - Electric Vehicle Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarship recipients are:
The MITO Alumni - Electric Vehicle Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive apprenticeship through MITO who are of Māori or a Pacific Peoples ethnicity and wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- Alameini Latu - Hyde Automotive, Auckland
- Michael Hooper - Sparks Auto Electric, Christchurch
- Robert Imhof - Auto Super Shoppe CarZone, Auckland
- Stevie-Lee Amai - Nicholson Autos Whakatane, Whakatane
The MITO Alumni - Diploma in Business scholarship recipients are:
The MITO Alumni - Diploma in Business scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive qualification through MITO and who wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays for the Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- Joshua Johnson - Diesel Services NZ, Auckland
- Michael Riepen - Tasman Toyota, New Plymouth
- Nicola Anderson - Repco Te Rapa, Hamilton
- Shane Baker - Transport Services, Te Puke
The MITO Alumni - Diploma in Business Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarship recipients are:
The MITO Alumni - Diploma in Business Māori and Pasifika Peoples scholarships are awarded to individuals who have completed an automotive qualification through MITO who are of Māori or a Pacific Peoples ethnicity and wish to continue their studies. This scholarship pays for the Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5).
The recipients are:
- Alex Jansen - Lockheed Martin New Zealand, Wellington
- Michelle McMaster - GWD Motor Group, Gore
The Business Skills scholarship recipients are:
The Business Skills scholarships are awarded to current or aspiring managers or supervisors in one of MITO’s industries and pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Angela Ashe - Midas Manukau, Auckland
- Bradley Harper - C3 Limited, Tauranga
- Brody Seymour - Auckland Auto Collection, Auckland
- Casey Davis-Lamb - Norwood, Gisborne
- Craig Hodgetts - Norwood, Palmerston North
- Hadleigh Griffiths - Hastings Honda, Hastings
- Hamish Dawson - Ewan Allan Honda, Balclutha
- Harry Shaw - Truck Tech Solutions Limited, Auckland
- Jade Roberts - Urenui Automotive, New Plymouth
- James Blair - AB Equipment, Christchurch
- James Dawson - GWD Motor Group, Queenstown
- Kade Barakat - Nationwide Livestock, Hamilton
- Karl Dawson - Go Bus Transport, Riverton
- Lauren Bennett – The Honda Shop, Hamilton
- Monique Dyball - Maidstone Panelbeaters, Wellington
- Neil Fraser - J Young Motors, Hawkes Bay
- Peter Buesnel - Norwood, Te Awamutu
- Scott Palmer - Euromarque Holdings, Christchurch
- Simoné Kuün - Max Pennington's Autocity, New Plymouth
- Shane Herdman - C3 Limited, Tauranga
- Stephen Cooper - Lockheed Martin New Zealand, Waiouru
- Steven Snowden - AB Equipment, Auckland
- Susan Tippett - Autosparks, Ashburton
- Tem Bennett - Gary Cockram Hyundai & Isuzu, Christchurch
- Victoria Pye - Waste Management, Wellington
- William Pearson – Robbie’s Undercar Specialists, Ashburton
The Business Skills Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarship recipients are:
The Business Skills Māori and Pacific Peoples scholarships are awarded to current or aspiring managers or supervisors in one of MITO’s industries who are of Māori or a Pacific Peoples ethnicity and pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Aaron Edwards - Deakin Trucks, Hastings
- Charlotte Wadsworth - CablePrice, Christchurch
- John Taipeti - Transport Diesel & Marine, Auckland
- Matiu Weko - Piako Tractors Limited, Tauranga
- Talikitemoana Misilusi - C3 Limited, Tauranga
- TeRoimata Rangi - C3 Limited, Tauranga
The Clyde Cunningham QSM Memorial scholarship recipients are:
The Clyde Cunningham QSM Memorial scholarships are awarded to MITO automotive graduates in the Hawke’s Bay region and honour a past, long-standing MITO employee. This scholarship pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Daniel Osborne - Bay Ford and Mazda Napier, Napier
- Liam Holyoake - Eastern Truck and Marine, Napier
The Duncan "Sandy" Fraser Memorial scholarship recipients are:
The Duncan "Sandy" Fraser Memorial scholarships are awarded to MITO automotive graduates in the Wellington region and honour a past, long-standing MITO employee and assessor. This scholarship pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) programme.
The recipients are:
- Amber Kay - Capital City Motors, Wellington
- Deehan Crozier - Heretaunga Collision Repair Centre, Wellington
The Parts and Accessories Merchandising scholarship recipients are:
The Parts and Accessories Merchandising scholarships pays for MITO’s New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Parts and Accessories (Level 3).
The recipients are:
- Anthony Marsh - Ebbett Hawkes Bay, Hastings
- Gareth Williams - Motorworks, Napier
- Lachlan Leslie - Alro Truck Centre, Palmerston North
- Ruben Frame - Bays Water Vehicles, Hastings
