The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa – Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’. This year’s theme focuses on the importance of the Samoan language and identity. It impresses on us the need not only to understand… Read more »
Earlier this month, Unitec hosted its annual Tech Week event with an evening that explored the world of tech and career development. Organised by School of Computing lecturer Masoud Shakiba, the panel featured Jay Mclaren Harris, Group CEO, Comilla Group, Tama Kirikiri, Deputy Chief Executive Toi Mai, Teresa Pollard, Chief Digital Officer Te Pūkenga, Martin… Read more »
Prioritising and maintaining the manaakitanga of kaimahi and ākonga was a central focus highlighted in questions posed at Unitec’s Kaimahi Kōrero session last week. Te Pūkenga CE, Peter Winder was joined by Te Pūkenga Director, People and Culture, Keri-Anne Tane in the session which included a presentation outlining a high level overview of what to… Read more »
It was a bittersweet farewell for Unitec’s current and past graduates and lecturers at a farewell to mark the end of the programme last week. The attendees shared memories of how the course was first established, and of the people they had first studied with and then worked with along the way. Head of School,… Read more »
Luseane Cains has never been afraid to explore new opportunities, expand her knowledge and confront any challenges standing in her way. The Kupe scholarship recipient graduated as top scholar with her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education this year and crossed the stage to accept her degree in front of her daughter and family. Luseane was… Read more »
Kathryn Billing, a structural steel welder at D&H Steel in Auckland, credits her family for sparking her interest in mechanical engineering. She completed a pre-trades certificate in mechanical engineering at Unitec and recommends the program to school leavers interested in the trades. “My family is the biggest influence on why I got interested in mechanical… Read more »
Minister for the Environment David Parker joined the Environmental Solutions Research team and industry partners at the Ormiston Hospital site in East Tamaki where Savory Construction are trialing a construction waste recycling system. Titled, “Sustainable management of plastic waste on construction sites in New Zealand,” Savory and Unitec are auditing the plastic waste generated over… Read more »
Building Strong Ties! Unitec’s Business and IT Connect event took place last week, showcasing the strong ties between the institute and industry, proving the format’s effectiveness in bringing together ākonga and employers, while creating valuable connections with industry. The Connect events are an effective means of bridging the gap between students and employers, says Shani… Read more »
Today is International Nurses Day, and Unitec-Te Pūkenga can be rightly proud of the achievements of all its nursing graduates. As students, they regularly contribute to community programmes before graduating to join this essential workforce. “International Nurses’ Day is celebrated on what was Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Many will know of her as the ‘lady with… Read more »
Regional co-leaders, Toa Faneva and Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga send the below message to all Rohe 1 kaimhai on Monday 8 May… Ka titiro a māua I nga maunga e kōrero ana, ngā awa me ngā moana e rere ana, nga hapū katoa tae noa mai i te rohe nei, mai Tamaki ki te Rerenga wairua,… Read more »
