Professor Helen Gremillion was recognised for interdisciplinary research at her Professorial Address on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. With a background in gender studies and cultural anthropology, Prof Gremillion has engaged in research projects across a wide range of fields. Colleagues, current and former students, friends and family gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae to celebrate… Read more »
Our Te Puna Waiora team held a whakawātea (sacred blessing ceremony) to cleanse the space in B180 on Thursday. Led by Kaihautu, Hohepa Renata, Whaea Lynda Toki, and members of our Maia/Marae team, the ceremony was to free the emotional weight accumulated from the many heartfelt stories shared by our ākonga with our mental health… Read more »
Kia ora koutou katoa, Today, Minister for Vocational Education Hon. Penny Simmonds announced MIT and Unitec will transition to a single legal entity, as of January 1, 2026. Independence will allow us to work closely with our communities, industries and service sectors; listening to their needs and respond by designing the best training solutions. This… Read more »
A new scholarship will be established in the memory of Learning Development Lecturer, Lance Laulala, who passed away on Friday 4 July 2025. “As agreed with his wife Marie, and in recognition of Lance and his outstanding 22 years of service to our students, we will use the koha donation from staff to establish a… Read more »
Nau mai, haere mai. We extend a warm welcome to Associate Professor Deborah Heke as the new Director of Ngā Wai a Te Tui (Māori and Indigenous Research Centre). Born-and-raised in West Auckland with tribal links to Ngā Puhi and Te Arawa, she has a research background in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, and Public Health. Associate… Read more »
A high-level delegation representing seven top Chinese university, institutes and polytechnics visited Tāmaki Makaurau with a view to increasing links with our providers. The group was here as part of China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). CEAIE is a non-profit organisation under the China Ministry of Education dedicated to promoting international exchange and cooperation… Read more »
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our much-loved and respected colleague, Lance Laulala, on Friday, 4 July 2025. The Academic Development Lecturer is remembered as a man of humility, kindness, and generosity, who loved his job. Lance made a difference in the lives of many ākonga and kaimahi over his… Read more »
Kam na mauri (Greetings)! Kiribati Language Week (Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati) is being celebrated this week from 6-12 July 2025 and we are acknowledging our small but vibrant Kiribati whānau at Unitec. Unitec Pacific Centre invites kaimahi and ākonga to a one-day workshop on Wednesday, 9 July to demonstrate simple Kiribati weaving using natural… Read more »
Unitec is looking to create more opportunities to partner with the arts and creative sector after hosting a visit from the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Paul Goldsmith on Tuesday. Minister Goldsmith was keen to get an insight into our important mahi in this sector during a tour of the School of Creative Industries… Read more »
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our esteemed colleague and dear friend, Rodger Gibb, on 24 May 2025. Rodger was a member of Unitec’s Civil Engineering Department for more than 20 years, where his expertise, dedication, and warmth left a lasting impact on students and staff who knew him. Born… Read more »
