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Over the holiday break, the Unitec NZ MFAT Manaaki Scholars all came together to celebrate Christmas with one another. These scholars, who come from across the globe, were not able to return to their families due to COVID. Many of them have not seen their families in more than two years so it was lovely… Read more »
A third-year art project helped Unitec student Nicola Fraser retell a story of loss and heartache in her great-great grandmother’s life, earning a highly commended judges award worth $2000 in the Eden Arts initiative for her crochet work – Thakl al umahat – Weight of a Mother. Nicola drew on her family history with deep… Read more »
The Ministry of Health has launched a $1 million fund to help former nurses return to the healthcare sector, to focus on growing the workforce as pressures from COVID-19 continue. A maximum of 200 nurses are eligible for this funding across both rounds of applications, and the fund covers up to $5,000 of an… Read more »
Congratulations to Eileen Su and her son Yifan, they’ve won the SUPER PRIZE – an Auckland Zoo family annual pass in our photo competition 😊 Eileen and Yifan are not only dressed up themselves (Yifan in traditional red Han-style clothing), but also decorated their home by using hand-made tiger and lanterns.
No changes to work plans but as cases rise, be vigilant We are continuing with the current work arrangements, but with Omicron cases rising daily it is as important as ever to practise Covid safety measures, and to get tested if you have symptoms. If you are 18 years and over, and you had your… Read more »
New research from Unitec hopes to shine a light on the dilemma of undocumented Tuvaluan overstayers living in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Conducted by Unitec’s School of Healthcare and Social Practices Senior Lecturers Dr Hoa Nguyen and David Kenkel, the study explored the lived experience of Tuvaluan undocumented immigrants and the impact of not having legal status,… Read more »
Last year was a year of changes and farewells for many of our Unitec whānau and, as part of the realignment of the Mt Albert Unitec campus footprint, the School of Creative Industries moved from the buildings at the northern end of the campus to its new home in purpose-built facilities in Building 108… Read more »
Gus shared this message in his panui on Friday: Covid-19 response – updated advice due to Omicron outbreak The ELT have reviewed new information regarding the Omicron outbreak. There are many unknowns with modelling, but this information shows that cases are likely to rise over the next two to four weeks, potentially peaking in March.… Read more »
The past year has sadly seen the passing of four of our Unitec whānau. As we were off campus for much of the year, you may not have been aware of their passing. Below are the tributes paid to their departed kaimahi by Unitec colleagues. Andrew Happy As one of our pou and rangatira of… Read more »
Consultation is now open for Unitec’s Covid-19 Policy In December 2021, we engaged with you on our Covid-19 Health and Safety risk assessments and the way forward under the Covid Protection Framework (CPF) traffic light system. Based on the outcome of those consultation processes and in response to the Government’s public health response to Covid-19, Unitec has now developed a Covid-19 Policy. Unitec staff are invited to read our proposed policy. If you would like… Read more »
