Amazon Prime Video’s recently released billion-dollar TV series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, features a line-up of graduates and staff from Unitec’s School of Creative Industries in the cast and crew of series one. The eight-episode first series, based on JRR Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings, is currently screening… Read more »
“Nothing but smiles and a can-do attitude” Unitec’s Supported Learning students visit Waitangi on a first-ever overnight away trip A group of more than 50 students and staff from (Unitec’s) Whaikaha Supported Learning programme have recently returned from their first-ever overnight trip – and for many of them, the first time away from their… Read more »
Each month, we recognise staff who have reached long service milestones. In this post we are celebrating our July, August and September 2022 long service milestones. Please make sure you acknowledge all of these people, who have made a commitment to Unitec and the success of our students. Their mahi kotahitanga is truly valued. JULY… Read more »
As the time we’re spending online increases, so do the security risks. CERT NZ’s latest data shows that online security incident reports are up 48% from this time last year. These incidents are impacting our finances, our friends, family and workplaces. For more information on common threats check out this link from CERTNZ Common… Read more »
Image: Benny Joy Smith Photography Unitec’s School of Creative Industries’ theatre production of Boys, Eleanor Bishop’s wild, smart, and confronting deconstruction of Greg McGee’s iconic Kiwi play Foreskin’s Lament, has left an indelible mark on audiences after a highly successful six-show season at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre last week. The performance received standing ovations in all the shows,… Read more »
Seven simple words shared by Unitec Diploma in Construction Management graduate Reginald John Junior Kay (Ngāpuhi) provided a powerful exemplar of Māori triumph over adversity at Kahurangi celebrations this year. “I am me and that is enough” The simple, yet deeply meaningful statement, prompted both laughter and tears from an audience of proud whānau… Read more »
A dawn ceremony held at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae led by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei celebrated Unitec’s transition to Te Pūkenga. A karakia held on the māhau (courtyard) of the marae, just before sunrise began proceedings, which then moved inside the whare nui Ngākau Māhaki where tears, laughter and memories were shared. More than 100 kaimahi… Read more »
On Saturday 1 October 2022 Unitec formally became Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. However, day to day we will trade as and be known as Unitec Detail on our new name Day to day we will still be ‘Unitec’, or ‘Unitec, part of Te Pūkenga’. This is what most of… Read more »
Vivian Xian can now think, draw and model in 3D, thanks to a recent two-week internship at multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice, Jasmax. Vivian, who’s in her 30s, came to New Zealand six years ago as an international student after having studied Mechanical Design in her native China. After completing a Graduate Diploma in Business… Read more »
Unitec’s Environmental Solutions Research Centre is working with Aliaxis New Zealand companies, Marley and RX Plastics, and Waste Management New Zealand (WMNZ) to amplify the message of recycling throughout the construction industry, as well as working together on practical solutions to minimise plastic waste going to landfill in the Construction and Demolition industry. Supported by… Read more »
