Second time lucky: EIT grads hit the street after last year's Covid cancellation

Nursing grads Harriet Cairns, Grace Calder and Jamie Dee. Photo Paul Taylor

Students from all faculties at the Eastern Institute of Technology celebrated their Hawke's Bay Graduation on Thursday and Friday.

The three ceremonies in two days - and for the first time at Toitoi, Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre - included the traditional parades.

The institution's 2019 graduates, whose ceremonies were cancelled last year, were offered the opportunity to cross the stage at this year's ceremonies.

Photographer Paul Taylor snapped the happy grads parading through Hastings.

Pipers herald the new grads in Hastings on Friday. Photo Paul Taylor

Frederick Puriri, with young Ahi Puriri, enjoying EIT's graduation parade. Photo Paul Taylor

Geoff Neve with teaching grad and granddaughter Holly Simmonds - both had same tutors. Photo Paul Taylor

Vindhai (left), Vaa Ghia Vindhai and Kaveya Vindhai enjoy the sun. Photo Paul Taylor

Nursing grad Lyric Cleal soaks up Hastings' rays during the Hastings parade. Photo Paul Taylor