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In a recent article published by The Conversation, Associate Professor Byron Rangiwai and three of his fellow research colleagues argue that a whole-system approach is needed to address the wider challenges facing people with ADHD. Read more
Unitec second year acting ākonga, Jackson Terry is playing Horton the elephant from Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who in Seussical. It’s the 19 year-old’s third production with the National Youth Theatre. Seussical is on at the Aotea Centre from June 27-29. Read more
Unitec’s School of Architecture is celebrating Matariki over the next two days by showcasing the work of students from its Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Architectural Studies programmes at Waiwharariki Anzac Square in Takapuna. Read more
Unitec has introduced its Doctor of Computing (DCOMP) programme, offering new opportunities for advanced, applied research in computing for both domestic and eligible international students. Read more in Channel Life here
When Unitec Manaaki Scholar Miliakere Dinawa graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing from Unitec, she made history, becoming Fiji’s very first veterinary nursing graduate. Read the full story in the Fiji National University newspaper here
Unitec carpentry student Zinnia Gurden is one of two female contestants in this year’s NZCB Apprentice Challenge National Final on 6-7 June 2025. The twenty-one-year-old gained her place after winning the North Auckland Regional Heats last month. The NZCB Apprentice Challenge is a celebration of emerging building talent. Read more about NZCB Apprentice Challenge
Unitec Dance 2018 graduate and choreographer Lyncia Müller talks about her queerness inspiring her art, and the inspiration and influence of Queen Sālote Tupou III. Her new show Kuini will be performed at the Māngere Arts Centre on 10-11 June, as part of the 2025 Pacific Dance Festival. Find out more
Unitec 2018 Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts acting graduate Mo Nasir is Shortland Street’s first core cast member of Pakistani descent in the show’s 33-year history. He shares his story of migrating to New Zealand and how he became an actor. Read more in Stuff
Unitec Master of Creative Practice graduate Shona Dey is a photographer based in Auckland who focuses on visualising relationships between people and their environment to reveal hidden connections. She is profiled in The Spinoff where she talks about her role in the community as an arts broker for Albert-Eden Neighbourhood Arts. Read more about Shona
Unitec dance ākonga, Petranilla Su’a and Juelz Silulu (pictured) are featured on the promotional poster for this year’s Pacific Dance New Zealand Festival which runs from 6-22 June 2025. On 17 June, Unitec students Leilani Grace Tonu’u, Lily-Mae Baird, Komai Waqalevu and Nate Gacusan present contemporary solos at the Moana Showcase in Māngere. Read more..
