The newly elected Unitec Student Council will have both Māori and Pacific representation for the first time since before the COVID pandemic. This was confirmed by Student Voice Coordinator Vivek Panchal who described the outcome as “great in terms of continued representation for our students” across both campuses. Waitākere-based Social Practice student Beyonce Kahui was… Read more »
MIT and Unitec staff have been out in our communities working together in mahi kotahitanga to help people and the environment across Tāmaki Makaurau. Volunteer Day events were initiated as a result of feedback from Your Whakaaro in 2024. It is an opportunity for colleagues from across our institutions to connect and make a difference… Read more »
By the Trades & Services Automotive Team If you’ve wandered past the Mataaho automotive workshop lately, you might have spotted a shiny new bit of kit sitting proudly among the tool benches — our brand-new brake rig. It’s not just a shiny new toy; it’s a true product of Kiwi ingenuity, built from scratch… Read more »
Associate Professor Lefaoalii Dion Enari, who was recently awarded the prestigious Le Moana Mua award, has acknowledged the support and input of his family and teachers as key contributors to his success. Le Moana Mua is part of Te Whatu Kairangi Aotearoa Tertiary Educator Awards and recognises phenomenal Pacific educators and trainers. It is the second consecutive… Read more »
School of Environmental and Animal Sciences (EAS) brought together researchers, ākonga, and industry partners for its third annual Research Symposium held in B115 on Thursday. Head of School, Associate Professor Laura Harvey, described the symposium as “a celebration of curiosity, collaboration, and the incredible work being done to understand and protect the natural world and… Read more »
Two short films made by our students are vying for the overall award at 2025 New Zealand Youth Film Festival, in Auckland on 15 November 2025. The festival is dedicated to providing a national platform to find, celebrate, and empower the next generation of filmmakers and creators from Aotearoa. The films, Saint Albert’s Park and… Read more »
Eleven ākonga funded through the government Youth Guarantee programme were recognised at a completion ceremony held in Te Puna on Tuesday. “The ceremony was to celebrate the achievements of our Youth Guarantee students as they complete their programmes in Bridging Education and Trades,” says Youth Guarantee Student Advisor, Duzan Castellanos. “It’s a chance to recognise… Read more »
That’s a wrap for the Social Eatery in 2025. The Whaikaha/Supported Learning Team served their final meals to nearly a hundred kaimahi and ākonga last Friday. But the good news is their student-led enterprise will return next year. The Social Eatery was launched at the beginning of this semester, offering affordable and tasty meal options… Read more »
Student Council representative Claire Johnston represented Unitec at last month’s NeuroAbility Symposium 2025 in Dunedin where she shared her experience of being a neurodiverse leader within a tertiary environment. Supporting Ms Johnston was Whaikaha/Supported Learning kaimahi, Chang Zang, Caroline Leader and Academic Programme Manager, Dave Hicks. The conference held at Otago Polytechnic saw over thirty presentations,… Read more »
Twenty new kaimahi were formally welcomed on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. Since starting in their new roles, Marketing Digital Experience Specialist, Ellen Boucher and Maths Learning Advisor, Noah Mataia, both say they have resonated with our whānau environment having both from close-knit families. And seeing already the strong connections between kaimahi and ākonga, they believe… Read more »
