Unitec project helps artists to breathe life into derelict urban sites

A project created by Unitec architectural students to breathe new life into derelict urban sites is showcasing innovative street art in Avondale. Located on the site of the former 3 Guys supermarket in Avondale, ‘the Pavilion’ is a 3-dimensional structure designed to showcase local graffiti and street artists. Each month for the next six months,… Read more »

Free School Holiday Workshops – open to all 15 – 19 year olds

Do you have a young person at home who’s keen to learn new skills these school holidays? Our UPC team offers a range of workshops for 15 – 19 year old’s, at our Unitec Mt Albert Campus. Book now to secure a place. They’ll learn from experts, and even go home with a certificate of… Read more »

UPC welcomes over 400 secondary school students, with a continuous focus on Te Noho Kotahitanga

The Unitec Pathways College (UPC) team are no strangers to change, and their adaptability to meet young people’s needs during two sudden COVID-19 lockdowns this year exemplifies Te Noho Kotahitanga. With disruption to summer school and the planned 2021 semester start, they were delighted to welcome more than 400 secondary school students in person to… Read more »

Cliff Curtis shares Hollywood insights with PASA students

Unitec acting and screen arts students from Creative Industries were treated to an exclusive Q&A with Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis on Monday. It was hosted via Zoom at the Building 12 Film & Television screening room and was organised by Screen Arts lecturer Sima Urale, who has returned to teach at Unitec after a few… Read more »

How are our graduates doing? A look into Consistency Reviews

What is a Consistency Review? The Consistency Review process is one of the ways we ensure our Certificates and Diploma qualifications are providing a high-quality, nationally consistent learning experience. The NZQA reviews come around every four years and can be a daunting process for teachers, so in this series of stories we’ll demystify the Consistency… Read more »

Friendly Reminder – Performance Partnering and Badge Requirements

It’s that time of year again as we transition to the 2021 Performance Partnering cycle. This means Team Action Plans are being finalised, and these are being posted on the Nest as they become available. Reviews and ADEPs If you haven’t already, please set up a review discussion with your manager and finalise and submit… Read more »

Team Unitec powers through the 2021 Bike Challenge

Well done to Team Unitec in this year’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge! With COVID lockdowns disrupting so many events around Auckland, the Bike Challenge was a great option for those who wanted to take part in an event in their own time and bubble, throughout February. ‘Bike Champion’ Udara Wickramasinghe, Senior Administrator in our Enrolment Processing… Read more »

Help shape Te Pūkenga and the future of vocational learning in Aotearoa – message from Merran Davis

Please see below an invitation from Merran Davis, DCE Transformation & Transition at Te Pūkenga, to share your thoughts on the development of Te Pūkenga. Kia ora We are thrilled to invite you to the Te Pūkenga Our Journey collaboration space. Here we embark together on the next exciting phase of our journey to transform… Read more »

Our Whanau: Long service recognition – February 2021

Each month we recognise staff who have reached long service milestones. In this post we are celebrating our February 2021 long service milestones. Please make sure you acknowledge all of these people, who have made a commitment to Unitec and the success of our students. Their mahi kotahitanga is truly valued. 45 years: James Stewart—Senior… Read more »

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Message from Stephen Town – CE of Te Pūkenga re Alert Level 3

Please see below message from the Chief Executive of Te Pūkenga, Stephen Town Kia ora koutou This week we were all asked to respond to a change in Alert Levels as a result of community cases with COVID-19. This is the second time Aotearoa has shifted Alert Levels in just a few weeks and I… Read more »