New parking plan begins 27 February; Questions answered, ways to pay and more…

On Monday 27 February 2023 (start of Semester 1), our new parking plan will take effect. All information around how the paid parking will be managed can be found on our website plus a Q&A on the parking page on Te Aka. Website content is below, but please use the website as the ‘one source of truth’ as… Read more »

Update on Te Pūkenga Organisational Design and Change programme

In case you missed it in the latest Ngā Taipitopito newsletter…an update was shared on Te Pūkenga Organisational Design and Change programme (ODC).     Our ODC programme is creating the structural foundation so new business groups can deliver on our strategic intent for how applied learning and vocational education is organised and delivered. So… Read more »

Ngākau Māhaki resonates with manuhiri at Information and Enrolment Day

Te Noho Kotahitanga in action gave hundreds of potential students and their whānau a glimpse of the quality of education and supportive culture Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka has to offer. Information and Enrolment day 2023 was a huge success with more than 250 people taking the opportunity to learn more about our schools and… Read more »

Lowering our cybersecurity risk: Local Admin Access to be removed from staff desktops and laptops

Director of Information Technology, Hamish Martin shared the below information regarding our cybersecurity… Kia ora koutou To lower our cyber security risk and align with Te Pūkenga Security protocols, we will be removing the local admin access from staff desktop and laptop computers (starting with Windows 10 devices) With the increased connection between systems and devices,… Read more »

School of Building Construction graduate excels in BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge

Late last year, Unitec School of Building Construction graduate Jason Webb took part in the BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge and his team, which included Theresa Epton – Architectural Designer (ARA), and Wenxian Hu – Engineer (UoC), produced the winning design. The event sees thirty architecture, engineering, and construction management students from throughout New Zealand take part… Read more »

Unitec-Te Pūkenga celebrates Waitangi @ Waititi

Unitec-Te Pūkenga was a well-received presence at the Waitangi @ Waititi event on Monday 6 February, bringing activities, art and positive interaction with the many guests at the event. After a three-year Covid enforced break, the music and community event was back in West Auckland, hosted by Te Whanau o Waipareira at Hoani Waititi marae… Read more »

Dr Terri-Ann Berry – our powerhouse professor

It’s been a busy three years for Professor Terri-Ann Berry as director of the Environmental Solutions Research Centre. Established in 2019, the ESRC team consisting of Shannon Wallis, German Hernandez, Joanne Low, Penny Thomson and Yanina Purcell, have worked on advancing projects for reducing plastic waste in the construction industry, improving air quality and remediating… Read more »

Tā (Sir) Haare Williams: A courageous advocate of authentic Treaty Partnership

As the country prepares to observe Waitangi Day, Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka is celebrating a formidable leader who was instrumental to embedding its commitment to honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The tireless dedication and passion of Tā Haare Williams (Tūhoe, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) has forged pathways and provided opportunities for Māori that his generation could… Read more »

Weather event: Information and resources

Weather event: Information and resources Can I come to campus? From Thursday 2 February, Mt Albert campus is open to all staff and students. Waitākere campus is open from Tuesday 7 February. My house / flat has been impacted and I need to focus on my family Focus on yourself and your whānau, our biggest… Read more »

Unitec’s Employee Assistance Programme is always available if you need help and advice

If you feel in need of support or advice, Unitec staff can access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). EAP is an independent counseling service that can help you with counseling, personal and legal advice, and finance management, not just your career and work-related issues. They offer a range of services and it is available to… Read more »