Unitec|Te Pūkenga automotive graduate Jae Hoon Kim has been awarded the bronze medal in the Hyundai National Technician Competition 2023, held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland this week. Jae was one of only six Hyundai technicians from throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to qualify to compete in the national final, with successful qualification an achievement in itself.… Read more »
Ako Aotearoa has acknowledged the outstanding contribution of Unitec-Te Pūkenga, Trades and Services lecturer Craig Goodhue. Te Whatu Kairangi – Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards 2023 have announced Craig as the winner of the category focused on advancing approaches and outcomes of work-based learning. Selection Panel Chair, Derek McCormack says, “It was a difficult task due… Read more »
Mother of one Xinru Zhang has been an English teacher, a tour operator, a health food exporter and a business owner over her 30-year career, but working in medicine is where she really wants to be. “I’ve always wanted to work in a job where I could help people get better,” she says. Xinru is… Read more »
The passion and dedication of everyone involved in Open Day 2023 provided a spectacular atmosphere while showcasing the amazing opportunities available at Unitec on Saturday. Hundreds of manuhiri (visitors) flocked to our Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses to find out more about what we have to offer. Both campuses were buzzing with excitement and almost… Read more »
A collaborative content creation campaign will showcase the skill and experience of Unitec-Te Pūkenga Bachelor of Business students at Open Day this Saturday 02 September. An internship programme championed by the School of Business has provided an opportunity for Bachelor of Business Students, Rudee Kotcho and Leila Waru (Te Rarawa) to co-lead a unique engagement… Read more »
Three Unitec | Te Pukenga Master’s graduates were recipients of this year’s 2023 post-graduate research awards; Master of Creative Practice graduate Jimmy Kevin Sofe Ma’ia’I, and Master of Architecture (Professional) graduates Alexandra Jucutan and Khamis Shiblaq all achieved A+ for their research projects. Alexandra Jucutan from the Master of Architecture (Professional) spotlighted the plight of… Read more »
A new gallery supporting ākonga (students), kaimahi (staff), and Aotearoa’s art and design community has opened at Unitec-Te Pūkenga. Toi o Wairaka has been unveiled inside Building 108, part of the School of Creative Industries’ new facilities in the heart of the Mt Albert campus. The gallery supports and will profile the latest contemporary art… Read more »
Peseta and Toa and shared three videos in their recent update, where they were interviewed by Taiha Molyneux, Unitec Communications Manager. If you haven’t already, check out the three videos below, in order: Video 1: Introducing Toa and Peseta Sam (6 min, 47 sec) Video 2: Discussing co-leadership (6 min, 35 sec) Video 3: Aspirations for Rohe… Read more »
We are excited to share the news of our students’ well-deserved scholarships from the 2023 NZ Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) Summit. Congratulations to Charlie Saumalu and Qingbang Cen, stellar New Zealand Diploma in Surveying students, for earning the NZCBIA Excellence Scholarships. 🏆 And a big shout-out to Xi Peng, Master Architecture Professional… Read more »
Unitec School of Creative Industries grad film The Last Sunday directed by Unitec | Te Pūkenga Screen Arts graduate, Saito Lilo was announced the winner of the UNESCO Wellington City of Film Best Film Award at this year’s New Zealand international Film Festival (NZIFF) on Saturday night. Saito was presented the award by Wellington Mayor,… Read more »
