Director of Information Technology, Hamish Martin shared the below information regarding our cybersecurity… Kia ora koutou To lower our cyber security risk and align with Te Pūkenga Security protocols, we will be removing the local admin access from staff desktop and laptop computers (starting with Windows 10 devices) With the increased connection between systems and devices,… Read more »
Late last year, Unitec School of Building Construction graduate Jason Webb took part in the BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge and his team, which included Theresa Epton – Architectural Designer (ARA), and Wenxian Hu – Engineer (UoC), produced the winning design. The event sees thirty architecture, engineering, and construction management students from throughout New Zealand take part… Read more »
Unitec-Te Pūkenga was a well-received presence at the Waitangi @ Waititi event on Monday 6 February, bringing activities, art and positive interaction with the many guests at the event. After a three-year Covid enforced break, the music and community event was back in West Auckland, hosted by Te Whanau o Waipareira at Hoani Waititi marae… Read more »
It’s been a busy three years for Professor Terri-Ann Berry as director of the Environmental Solutions Research Centre. Established in 2019, the ESRC team consisting of Shannon Wallis, German Hernandez, Joanne Low, Penny Thomson and Yanina Purcell, have worked on advancing projects for reducing plastic waste in the construction industry, improving air quality and remediating… Read more »
As the country prepares to observe Waitangi Day, Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka is celebrating a formidable leader who was instrumental to embedding its commitment to honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The tireless dedication and passion of Tā Haare Williams (Tūhoe, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) has forged pathways and provided opportunities for Māori that his generation could… Read more »
Weather event: Information and resources Can I come to campus? From Thursday 2 February, Mt Albert campus is open to all staff and students. Waitākere campus is open from Tuesday 7 February. My house / flat has been impacted and I need to focus on my family Focus on yourself and your whānau, our biggest… Read more »
If you feel in need of support or advice, Unitec staff can access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). EAP is an independent counseling service that can help you with counseling, personal and legal advice, and finance management, not just your career and work-related issues. They offer a range of services and it is available to… Read more »
Unitec Executive Director Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga has sent the below message to all staff regarding the Auckland floods. Working and learning should be done remotely until 7 February. He sent another update today, specifying that ONLY essential staff can be on campus, with permission after 2pm, 31 January due to an incoming storm – further… Read more »
Last week, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga sent a message to all staff, inviting feedback on a proposal to remove the staff benefit of Life and Income Protection. Summarised below… Proposal: Effective from 31 March 2023, Unitec’s Income Protection and Life Insurance plans will no longer continue. Feedback is welcome, particularly around any alternative ideas you may… Read more »
The Synergy Health employee health and wellbeing platform is available free for Unitec staff. This enables you to access talks, competitions and plenty of tips to foster positive wellbeing in your home and work environments. This is a sample of the articles available on the platform – sign up or sign in to find out… Read more »
