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 »
Join us for a virtual Chinese New Year to celebrate the Year of the Tiger! 2022 is the year of the Tiger. If you were born in 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, this is your year! (If you would like to know more about the zodiac sign story or info, please refer to the… Read more »
All of New Zealand moved to the Covid-19 Protection Framework Red (CPF) Level from 11:59pm Sunday 23 January. As a result, to allow time to ensure we have the correct protocols in place, all Unitec campuses will be closed Monday and Tuesday as we transition to CPF Red. We will reopen on Wednesday 25 January. Please continue to work from home for… Read more »
Ngā mihi o te tau hou, nau mai, hoki mai. Happy New Year and welcome back. It’s already the third week of January and many Unitec whānau have already returned to work, or will be over the coming weeks. However, this is not the usual Christmas break return after four months of lockdown and a… Read more »
A message from Christine Hutton… Kia ora koutou Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful relaxing break with friends and whānau. For the next two weeks we encourage you to work from home As Gus outlined in his message last year, from today until 23 January, if you can remain working from home, we… Read more »
