The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Hospitality is a major hub for emerging chef competitions, and this year is no exception. They hosted their annual regional Secondary and Tertiary Training Hospitality Competition on 26 May 2026, featuring live kitchen cook-offs and static showcases of kiwi favourites. Selected technology students participated across a number of Categories during the day, showcasing their skills, professionalism and creativity in the kitchen. Congratulations to these students who achieved the following awards:
| Category | Student | Result | |
| Burger – Live | Chloe Lawrence | Silver | |
| Burger – Live | Jaeho Roh | Silver | |
| Burger – Live | Julia Tominiko | Silver | |
| Burger – Live | Lioryal Fogavai | Silver | |
| Eggs Benedict – Live | Maria Madalu | Silver | |
| Eggs Benedict – Live | Emjay Romero | Bronze | |
| Eggs Benedict – Live | Grace Khamis | Participation | |
| Eggs Benedict – Live | Matthew Khamis | Participation | |
| Fruit Flan | Jaeho Roh | Silver | |
| Fruit Flan | Gabriella Fernandes | Participation | |
| Kiwi Classic Biscuits | Gabriella Fernandes | Bronze | |
| Kiwi Classic Biscuits | Hannah Lawrence | Bronze | |
| Kiwi Classic Biscuits | Ruby Faulkner | Participation | |
| Kiwi Classic Biscuits | Yichen Xing | Participation | |
