Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is an amalgamation of two high performing institutions, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga, and Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua. The institutions merged in May 2016 to better meet the education and employment needs of the region and truly believes that student success is key to the success of the whole region.

The institute provides specialties in business, creative arts, engineering, forestry, health and nursing, hospitality, marine science, road transport, tourism, trades and more. Students can choose from more than 200 study options ranging from certificate to postgraduate level. It offers the small class sizes and an inclusive, supportive environment where the students can turn their dreams to reality.

Toi Ohomai is a network of purposeful connections with its community and industry together they are forming constellations of excellence, knowledge, people, partnerships and innovation throughout the region, united in the exchange of knowledge. They are all here to be awakened and inspired by learning and to ensure their people, communities and region continue to prosper and flourish.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is one of the largest tertiary providers in the Bay of Plenty. The five main campuses can be found throughout the beautiful Bay of Plenty and South Waikato in Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Tokoroa and Whakatāne.