New Zealand Sign Language Week is 8 – 14 May

What is New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week about?   NZSL became an official language of Aotearoa New Zealand in 2006 when the NZSL Act passed into law. In 2007 we celebrated NZSL Week for the first time. The aim of NZSL Week is to raise awareness of NZSL and to encourage all New Zealanders… Read more »

Regional Co-Leaders Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga and Toa Faneva welcomed in pōwhiri

  Co-leaders of Te Pūkenga Rohe 1 (Region 1), Toa Faneva and Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga were welcomed into their new roles at a pōwhiri at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Monday 1 May. A large group of manuhiri and whānau, including kaimahi, iwi representatives from the Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau regions and Te… Read more »

Real Estate Information session garners keen interest

Unitec-Te Pūkenga School of Applied Business recently organised information sessions for the  New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate Salesperson (level 4), which saw a diverse group of people from all walks of life attending to gain insights into the credential. There are many reasons to be excited by a real estate career right now, says… Read more »

Unitec whānau share stories ahead of Anzac Day

Matua Hare Paniora shared kōrero about his pāpā (father) with Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka whānau members who gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Monday morning to share stories ahead of Anzac Day. Kaimahi and ākonga attending the event heard touching tributes from Matua Hare and other Unitec whānau that crossed generations and conflicts,… Read more »

Mahi Kotahitanga creates cybersecurity career opportunities

  A unique journey exploring and understanding the intricacies of cybersecurity is underway for thirty new ākonga, who were recently welcomed into the whānau at Unitec-Te Pūkenga .  An innovative new cyber security qualification aims to encourage and support more Māori and Pacific learners pursue careers in the tech industry.  The new programme is a… Read more »

Celebrating the brilliant minds and benevolent hearts of our graduates

Applying the knowledge gained throughout study to support and empower their own communities is an aspiration held by many Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka graduates.  More than 900 ākonga crossed the stage earlier this month to receive their well-earned qualifications at Graduation 2023. An elated crowd of more than 4500 supporters surrounded them and cheered them on at… Read more »

WATCH: Dr Samantha Heath featured in Royal Society social media campaign

Dr Samantha Heath, who was chosen as an MBIE Science Te Whitinga Fellowship recipient in 2021, has featured in the Royal Society Te Apārangi New Zealand’s new social media campaign – watch her video below. Samantha speaks of her love for teaching and researching Healthcare and Social Practice, and her gratitude for receiving the Fellowship.… Read more »

Join us in marking global Earth Day this Saturday April 22

This coming Saturday April 22 is the global celebration of Earth Day. Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Our world needs transformation. It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments and the private sector accountable for their role… Read more »

Unitec whānau get taste of B108

Unitec whānau were treated to a tasty barbecue hosted by our wider leadership group followed by a tour of Building B108 before the Easter Break. The project has been underway for more than two years, but the end is nigh as the last remaining stages near completion. Electrical Engineering returned to the building this semester,… Read more »

Report predicts international students returning will recover by 2030

Research commissioned by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao from EY found that international education’s contribution to the New Zealand economy, has the potential to grow and could return to pre-pandemic levels by 2030. Read the report here