In this update: Remote working capability Accessing the shared drive Staff are not permitted to take home their work desktop or monitors Remote working guide Skype for Business – online meetings and more Change your password now before you leave Unitec With the change in COVID-19 alert status to level 3 (moving to level 4… Read more »
In this update: Self-isolation parameters Hand sanitizer and campus cleaning Pilot for live-streaming of large lectures We’ve had several queries around self-isolation and whether other household residents should take precautions or self-isolate themselves. Please refer to the Ministry of Health guidelines around self-isolation – follow common sense steps to avoid close contact with other… Read more »
In this update: Staff and students should self-isolate for 14 days from their arrival date if they have arrived in NZ within the last two weeks Staff and students in self-isolation need to register IT is finalising our remote working capability Further updates this afternoon on: Working from home Plans for alternative means of… Read more »
Congratulations to Murray Strong, Interim Executive Director of the IST Establishment Unit and our current Commissioner, who has been appointed to Chair of the new governing council of the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST). Along with Murray’s appointment, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced six other appointments to the first governing council of… Read more »
A ‘Commemorative Reflection’ ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks and their families was held alongside the now fruit-bearing olive tree, planted a year ago to mark the day the attacks took place. Glenn Mckay, our Tumu & Executive Director of Student Success, opened the event with his own remembrance karakia,… Read more »
Congratulations to Sue Emerson, who has recently taken up a new role as Academic Programme Manager – Team Leader. Sue will provide support and people leadership for the APMs across the Institute, working in partnership with Trude Cameron, Operations Manager – Schools. While Trude focuses on process, planning and operational support for APMs to ensure… Read more »
Latest update as at 13 March 2020 Note: Refer refer to the information on the right for how to look after yourself as well as what to do if you feel unwell, and key resources for external updates and info. As of yesterday (Thursday 12 March), there were no additional confirmed or probable cases of… Read more »
Last Sunday’s ‘Round the Bays’ event saw 29,000 people stretching their legs around Tamaki Drive to complete the 10km run or walk. A group of Unitec staff was part of the crowd, enjoying the sun and comradery of this impressive event. This year, Unitec’s Sustainability and Wellbeing team supported staff to get involved by… Read more »
International Women’s Day was celebrated on Sunday 8 March, so it’s a great time to reflect on the many incredible women who work at Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka – Unitec. As a quick overview, the stats show that women are well represented across our staff. Women make up: 56% of our total staff 57%… Read more »
To date, the Ministry of Health has confirmed five cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in New Zealand, but for a third consecutive day, there have been no additional confirmed or probable cases here. Please see link to today’s update on the Ministry of Health website. Travel restrictions have also been extended another week, so will remain… Read more »
