Our kaimahi and ākonga star in our latest TikTok advertising campaign! This is the second time we have put together TikTok adverts after a hugely successful round of videos last year. These ads are aimed at 14-20 year old’s and are a fun way to give rangatahi some ideas about the huge range… Read more »
Winter Wellbeing Reminders Te Whare Tapa Whā (the four sides of wellbeing) What’s on Taha Tinana (Physical) Taumauri – our wellbeing platform is accessible to you and up to five of your whānau and friends. To register: visit https://tepukenga.synergyhealthltd.com/ complete the registration form using the code: education. Your whānau and friends follow the same process to gain access. Ergonomic… Read more »
Takina Te Hau e Te Reo Karanga, a Unitec E-press book celebrates the programme and people involved in the kaupapa which ran from 2017 to 2022. Reflections from previous participants are shared in the book which captures the depth of impact the programme had on its learners and its kaiako. Te reo karanga of Whaea… Read more »
What you need to know and where to find information The proposals and latest updates can mostly be found on Te Whare (Te Pūkenga intranet), with some information only accessible on What Say You (the platform where you can provide feedback). Both of these require a sign in, but it should be quick and… Read more »
He whetū whakaihuwaka a Hinekura Smith, kua roa nei e kōkiri ana i te mana o te ao Māori. Ahakoa ngā aupiki, ngā auheke o te wā, kei te kaha pīataata tonu mai tōnā hinengaro kokoi. Ko tōna aumangea he tohu whāinga mo te mātātahi o te ao Māori. Te Rarawa and Ngāpuhi descendant, Hinekura… Read more »
Four Unitec researchers have been chosen as PBRF Panel Members in the 2026 TEC led National Quality Evaluation. Marcus Williams, Director Research and Enterprise, says this is a significant recognition of their capability, and reflects very well on Unitec/Te Pūkenga. “It is an excellent learning opportunity for these researchers and will represent a generous contribution… Read more »
Our Scholarships and Mentoring team recently organised an educational and memorable trip to Waitangi for our MFAT scholars. Team Leader, Leanne Kapoor reflects on the journey… Through MFAT enrichment funding, Unitec was able to take ten Manaaki NZ scholars – four from Unitec and another six from Massey and AUT – to the Waitangi Treaty… Read more »
Thanks to Automotive Engineering Lecturer, Ian Green, for sending through this entertaining ‘ode to the Red Ute’. A great read! The Red Ute… Make: Toyota Hilux Year: 1990 Engine: 4Y 2.2l Petrol Drive: RWD Cool Factor: 10 out of 10 Part of the furniture Ah, the infamous “Red Ute”! It’s like the campus celebrity, making… Read more »
Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. Below are the stories of our own staff that we celebrate and acknowledge for the time and skills they share with our wider communities. More stories will be shared next week as we had quite a response!… Read more »
Ground-breaking research into ākonga views of counselling services at secondary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand has shown a general reluctance to get mental health support from school counsellors, particularly among male ākonga. Nigel Pizzini, a lecturer in the School of Healthcare and Social Practice at Unitec – Te Pūkenga, consulted with more than 500 secondary school ākonga throughout… Read more »
