Well You – why not! Events and advice for your wellbeing

  Well You – why not! A series of activities and advice to support your wellbeing. When there’s a lot going on – as is the case in our workplace currently – a natural response is to feel anxious, overwhelmed or angry. We can feel powerless when confronted with difficult situations. The good news is… Read more »

Māori and Pasifika Careers Super Fair an outstanding success

New Zealand’s first dedicated Māori and Pasifika careers fair was an outstanding success with more than 750 students and 41 companies taking part in the virtual event. Ten ITPs co-hosted the virtual event, which was open to all Māori and Pasifika students from across Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring internship and graduate programmes designed for them. The… Read more »

Outstanding research assists student’s return to Unitec

Unitec student Qi Yang is one of the first international students to return to study in New Zealand after the pandemic closed our borders last year, having had to delay her architectural studies for a year. Qi has been studying towards her Master of Landscape Architecture at Unitec and in early 2019 she returned to… Read more »

New Board member for Unitec and MIT: Marama Royal (Ngāti Whatua)

Message from Te Pūkenga… Key appointment to governance in Tāmaki Makaurau Marama Royal (Ngāti Whatua) has been appointed to the boards of MIT and Unitec, as the institutes work to build more effective Te Tiriti-based relationships in the region. “We are honoured that such an esteemed and experienced iwi leader has accepted this appointment,” says… Read more »

Mural storytelling helps Unitec graduate overcome challenges of COVID-19

The Auckland world of twenty-nine-year-old street artist, storyteller, social campaigner and Unitec grad Nikita Sharma is a million miles away from her native India, as the country suffers in the grips of a deadly COVID-19 crisis. Around a quarter of a million people have died to date, and Nikita is deeply worried about her parents… Read more »

Fono in the Fale series: Tourism and Covid-19 in the Pacific

This is the first in the ‘Fono in the Fale’ series, discussing the topic: Tourism and Covid-19 in the Pacific: a return to the Vanua. Fono in the Fale is a Pacific Centre initiative drawing on Pacific resources and people around Aotearoa to talanoa about Pacific Issues in the region as well as here in… Read more »

Bridgepoint helping students achieve their passion

Unitec alumnae Nick van der Geest reaps the rewards of following his passion, and gaining the extra skills he needs through our Bridgepoint School. Many people leave school early believing that is the end of their study. However, often they discover that a gap year or time in the workforce helps them discover their passion… Read more »

Our Whānau: Long Service Milestones April 2021

Each month we recognise staff who have reached long service milestones. In this post we are celebrating our April 2021 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. 25 Years May Tan,… Read more »

Unitec lecturer calls for better oversight of housing design

School of Architecture Senior Lecturer Dr. David Turner is calling for better oversight of Auckland housing design to ensure developments improve housing supply while maintaining privacy and social amenities. In an article published in the architectural journal Asylum last month, David says that regulations under the 2016 Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) have permitted housing developments… Read more »

Karakia tuku aroha ki a Īnia – A Karakia dedicated to India

The resilience and strength of Unitec staff and students impacted by the devastating outbreak of COVID-19 in India was highlighted at a special karakia this week. Numbers continue to surge in India with hundreds and thousands of deaths and positive cases reported daily. A special karakia led by Matua Hare Paniora paid tribute to those… Read more »