Tai Poutini Polytechnic opened in Greymouth on the South Island's West Coast in 1990 with 90 students.
The Polytechnic has developed not only a modern, purpose-built facility in Greymouth, but also has specialist campuses in Wanaka, Auckland, Hokitika, Reefton, Westport and Christchurch.
It has seen unprecedented growth since that time and now has over 3000 students enrolled.