Associate Professor, Byron Rangiwai (Ngāti Manawa, Ngāti Whare, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe) has received a significant allocation in research funding to support a study focused on Māori adults with ADHD. The study was one of eighteen successful funding proposals announced by New Zealand’s Māori Centre of Research Excellence, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga (NPM) this… Read more »
Māori kaimahi work across Te Wananga o Wairaka at both our campuses, and at all levels of the institution. Each brings their own stories, values and uniqueness to their roles. As we celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we spoke to two of our kaimahi who are not just proudly Māori, but actively share… Read more »
As the nation celebrates the 50th anniversary of Māori Language Week, it is timely to reflect on the mahi of our kaimahi and ākonga who will be engaging in a number of activities across both campuses this week. “The anniversary is hugely significant for Unitec as we acknowledge the dedication of those before us that… Read more »
“Future proof your career by standing out in the job market and becoming more visible to employers.” That’s the advice from a leading online employment site to our learners who are about to enter New Zealand’s job market. SEEK is synonymous with connecting job seekers with employers. They have over 1.9 million searchable profiles on… Read more »
Whaikaha Supported Learning ākonga Amber Stevenson’s bubbly nature and love of K-Pop music got her noticed in a recent TV One News story on the Disability Connect Annual Transition Expo in Auckland. Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston announced changes to the Government’s disability support system at the Expo. The changes respond to feedback from… Read more »
MIT and Unitec will be holding the first joint 3-Minute Research Spiel competition next month. The competition aims to enhance researchers’ skills in communicating their thesis projects and work in impactful and concise ways. This year’s competition is open to: Masters, Doctoral and Undergraduate Students undertaking research and enrolled at MIT or Unitec Early career… Read more »
An estimated 1.3 billion people experience some form of disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population or 1 in 6 of us. For many, disability or chronic conditions are not visible and are acquired as we age. These may be: Temporary, situational or permanent. Neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental. Physical, visual, auditory and including sensory… Read more »
The PNG flag is flying high at our Mt Albert campus in acknowledgment of the Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week, which is being celebrated across Aotearoa from 7-13 September 2025. Kaimahi and ākonga joined with members from the PNG Wantoks of Auckland for a flag raising ceremony in front of B111 on Monday. The… Read more »
Unitec Open Day attracted a record crowd with more than a thousand potential learners and their supporters attending on Saturday. 1,098 pre-registered, a 16% increase on the previous record set last year (948) with a 10% increase in the number of people checking in on the day (921) compared to 2024 (652). It’s estimated several… Read more »
Ngā Wai a Te Tūī (Māori and Indigenous Research Centre) opened its doors to the community and kaimahi from both Unitec and Manukau Institute of Technology at their Open Day in B111 on Wednesday. The Open Day was an opportunity for visitors to meet the Ngā Wai a Te Tūī team and hear about some… Read more »
