As one of the main tertiary education providers on the West Coast of the South Island, TPP offers a wide variety of certificate, diploma and degree-level programmes inspired by and responsive to the needs of this unique region. It also offers a range of niche programmes elsewhere in New Zealand.

The West Coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty and outdoor education at TPP takes full advantage of this spectacular location. Our Certificate in Outdoor Education and Diploma in Outdoor Instruction and Guiding will develop your technical and leadership skills and experience in a range of outdoor pursuits, including kayaking, rafting, rock climbing and mountaineering. Based in Wanaka, the Certificate in Ski Patrol programme teaches the skills you need to work in the ski industry.

If you’re interested in the art of the carver, TPP offers New Zealand’s only full-time speciality jade and hard stone carving programmes. Our certificate and Diploma in Jade and Hard Stone Carving focuses on the tools, techniques and skills you need to work with jade and other semi-precious hard stones and turn your passion for carving into a viable business.

Or, if your passion is food and hospitality, trained chefs are always in demand and our two-year New Zealand Certificate in Cookery and New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) will ensure you’re ready to embark on a culinary career.

MAINZ (the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand) is a faculty of TPP with campuses in Auckland and Christchurch. MAINZ offers a range of programmes designed with the music industry in mind. Whether you’re inspired to perform or would rather stay firmly behind-the-scenes, you’ll have freedom to explore your creativity as well as the advantage of practical industry-oriented training.

When you study at MAINZ you become part of a community of like-minded people dedicated to music. MAINZ tutors are among the best in the business, with extensive knowledge and experience to share. Our campuses use state-of-the-art software and equipment and include professional recording control rooms and studios, computer suites, and rehearsal and performance spaces.

Programmes available at MAINZ include:

• Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production
• Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production
• Certificate and Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance
• Certificate and Diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production
• Diploma in Music and Event Management
• Graduate Diploma in Business and Enterprise
• Bachelor of Musical Arts, with pathways in Contemporary Music Performance, Electronic Music Production or Audio Engineering and Music Production.

Greymouth

Greymouth is the largest town and commercial centre of the West Coast region. TPP’s head office and main campus on Tainui Street is within easy walking distance of downtown. The Greymouth campus is home to our renowned outdoor education and jade carving programmes.

The West Coast is famous for its beautiful scenery, friendly people and relaxed lifestyle. It’s a great place to be a student.

MAINZ Auckland

New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, Auckland is a fantastic place to live, work, study and play. Our central city Victoria Street West campus provides state-of-the-art recording studios, computer labs, rehearsal rooms, DJ booths and a fully equipped auditorium.

MAINZ Christchurch

Christchurch is a city on the up, reinventing itself for the future. Our High Street campus has recording studios, computer labs, and a wide range of audio, live sound and recording equipment, while our separate purpose-built live sound and DJ space on King Edward Terrace is a great performance venue

Wanaka

Wanaka has long been a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts and our Ski Patrol programme takes full advantage of its spectacular location. Our unique field classroom, right in the middle of the Treble Cone ski area, guarantees maximum ‘on snow’ training and experience.

TPP student hostel – Tai Poutini Village

Students come from far and wide to study at TPP and many choose to stay at Tai Poutini Village, our hostel accommodation located next to the Greymouth campus.

The hostel offers 58 individual rooms in six units. Each unit has a shared common room (with television), bathroom and kitchen. All units are supplied with king single beds, furnishings, a fridge/freezer, microwave and basic cooking equipment. Residents are responsible for their own cooking and cleaning.

Please contact us if you need advice about accommodation options near the other campuses.

Go West

The South Island’s West Coast, or ‘the Coast’ as locals say, is one of New Zealand’s most spectacular regions. Set against a backdrop of the Southern Alps to the east and with the Tasman Sea to the west, this long, narrow stretch of land is a natural wonderland.

It’s easy living on the Coast. You’ll find excellent amenities, good transport links, space to relax, friendly people, a rare quality of life and a myriad of opportunities for enjoyment and adventure.