On Monday 27 February 2023 (start of Semester 1), our new parking plan will take effect.
All information around how the paid parking will be managed can be found on our website plus a Q&A on the parking page on Te Aka.
Website content is below, but please use the website as the ‘one source of truth’ as it may be updated regularly. Students will also be notified through our student communication channels.
If you have questions about parking logistics please email carparking@unitec.ac.nz.
A reminder of the new car parking plan
In last week’s email, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, said:
Mt Albert:
- The southern carpark (approx 350 parks) will remain as free parking until the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development asks us to hand it back to them. We don’t have a date for this yet and will have around two weeks’ notice of the hand over.
- Payment will be required on all other parking spaces Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm for all staff and students, capped at a maximum of $3 per day or $1 per hour.
- Payment will not be required during Unitec breaks or in the weekends.
Waitākere:
- The maximum daily rate at the multi-storey parking building (B530) will increase from $3 per day to $4 per day for staff and learners.
- Kaimahi and ākonga will need to show your Unitec ID to the carpark attendant when paying to get this Unitec rate.
We heard your comments around equity of payment between the two campuses. While we would prefer to have the same rate, Unitec-Te Pūkenga already subsidises the cost of the Waitākere parks which are owned by Auckland Transport and with a recent increase to our contracted rate, we would make too much of a loss keeping it at $3/day.
At Mt Albert, paid parking is a new initiative to help lower demand. Based on your feedback, we are starting with the $3 rate (down from $4 in the proposal) and will keep a careful eye on demand and revenue across both campuses.
While the new charges at Mt Albert are necessary, we want to help where we can. Following the consultation last year, we responded by making parking free after 4pm, on the weekend and during Semester breaks. To help with other transport options, we’ve mapped our onsite bike shelters and the 20 shower facilities on campus (map here) and we’re committing to maintaining and – where needed – upgrading the shower facilities.
Information on our website:
Parking at Unitec Mt Albert campus
Parking times and fees
Parking is $1 per hour, up to a cap of $3 per day. This applies Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm (parking is free outside these hours). Paid parking applies for both ākonga (students) and kaimahi (staff).
Parking stickers
Both ākonga and kaimahi need to display a parking sticker inside the vehicle windscreen and pay for parking.
- Ākonga can get a car parking sticker from student central.
- Kaimahi can get a car parking sticker from the security office.
Visitor, mobility and carpooling parks
Visitor car parks
There are nine visitor car parks available outside building 111. Staff members can book car parks by:
- Using your Outlook calendar to book a carpark using the ‘Rooms’ option. Scroll down to choose a park that is available at the time you need.
- Emailing your request to carparking@unitec.ac.nz
Mobility car parks
There are mobility parks in most of the car park areas. These are identified in the map below.
Carpooling parks
Several car parks are reserved for staff or students carpooling together. You will need to display a carpooling sticker in your car to use the carpooling parks (as well as pay the parking fee). To get a carpooling sticker, email the Sustainability Team at oneplanet@unitec.ac.nz and provide the following:
- Your name and your student or staff ID number, and
- The name and ID number of everyone you are carpooling with.
If you do not have a carpooling buddy, get in touch anyway. Please include detail about your commute (what suburb you travel from and what days and times you need to be on campus), and our Sustainability team will put you in touch with some possible matches.
Event parking
Visitors to Unitec will need to pay for parking unless a visitor park has been booked for them.
Carpark locations map
Map of car parking locations at Unitec Mt Albert Campus.
Download this map as a PDF (581KB).
Ways to pay
There are several options for paying for parking at Unitec.
- At one of the pay-by-plate machines in the car park and around campus. Pay with cash or a credit/debit card. Read the pay by plate user guide (PDF 1.85MB).
- Online using the parkeasy pay-by-plate website. Pay with a credit/debit card or Google Pay. Read the Parkeasy website user guide (PDF 445kb).
- Use the ParKiwi app, downloadable for Apple (iOS) or Android. Pay with a credit/debit card. Read the parKiwi app user guide (PDF 317kb).
If you receive a fine or are towed
Unitec car parking is actively monitored. A fine of $65 can occur if you:
- Do not pay for parking.
- Are not authorised to park in reserved areas, including mobility and visitor spaces.
- Park in unmarked areas such as footpaths, entryways and grass berms.
Pay your fine
Pay your fine online at the LPR enforcement services website.
Challenge your fine
You can appeal on the LPR enforcement services website if you wish to challenge the fine.
Request an extension to the payment due date.
To request an extension email admin@lpr.co.nz with detail of your notice number and vehicle registration.
If you are towed
If you do not pay your fine by the due date, your vehicle can be towed. Contact Southern District Towing, 38 Oakleigh Avenue, Takanini Phone 0800 008 111 to organise your car’s release. There is a release fee of $250 + any outstanding fine not already paid.
Other transport options
Learn about public transport, cycling and carpooling options on the ways to get to Unitec webpage.
Parking terms and conditions and parking policy.
Read the Unitec Carpark Terms and Conditions (PDF 207KB).
Read the Unitec traffic safety and parking policy (PDF 772KB).
Parking at the Unitec Waitākere campus
Parking times and fees
Parking at Unitec’s Waitākere campus is $1 per hour, up to a cap of $4 per day. You must show your Unitec ākonga or kaimahi ID to the carpark attendant when paying to get these discounted rates.
Ask at the car park attendant’s office on level 1 for more information. The booth has an attendant until 8:30pm so you will not be able to get a discount if you leave the car park after 8:30pm.
For operating hours and car park features visit the Auckland Transport (AT) Henderson library car park webpage.
Other car parks close to the Waitākere campus
- Alderman Drive car park, 10 Edmonton Road, Henderson
This car park has two parking options. One side of the car park is free short-term parking; on the other side, payment is required using pay-by-plate. Parking areas are sign-posted to show if they are pay-by-plate or free. - Falls Park car park, 14 Edmonton Road, Henderson.
This car park requires payment using pay-by-plate.
Other transport options
Learn about public transport, cycling and carpooling options on the ways to get to Unitec webpage.
Parking policy
Read the Unitec traffic safety and parking policy (PDF 772KB).
Planning for the future
In last week’s email, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, said:
The aim of our new parking plan is predominantly to manage demand on our car parks (at Mt Albert).
With our new consolidated campus, parking spaces have reduced, putting more pressure on the space we do have. We encourage those who can, to explore alternative ways to get to campus, such as public transport, carpooling, biking and walking.
We will regularly review the demand for and revenue from parking. We’ll allocate any surplus funds to initiatives that support sustainable transport options, like upgrading showers and providing good bike shelter areas.
At this stage, there are no concrete plans for new carparks as our Infrastructure and Commercial teams are working on the consolidation of our Mt Albert campus. However, we will continue to look to the future as we plan for long-term maintenance, building upgrades, and potential carpark options.
We have answered more of your questions on our Te Aka car parking page.
If you have questions about parking logistics please email carparking@unitec.ac.nz.