Programme/Project Updates

MITU Project ($100k+) Updated 16/03/2026
Business area	Programme/ Project Name	Summary of Project	Commencement	Latest Update
Digital	Digital – Cloud & Platform Services – MIT Data Centre (GreenLake IaaS expansion)	This project addresses critical infrastructure risks at MIT and strengthens vendor and geographic resilience.	Commencing April 2026	The business case has been sign-off by the council and the programme is now being set up for the delivery phase. Orders have been placed with vendors for the infrastructure lead time 6- 8 weeks
Digital	Core Business Application -Corporate Governance & Risk Managemen	This project is to find and implement a solution/system for managing Health & Safety and Risk		The vendor evaluation is still in progress, and the business case remains in draft. Both the business case development and the vendor evaluation will be progressing starting the week of 23 March 2026
Digital	Cybersecurity & Identity – Identity Management Unified Entra Tenancy (vendor TBA)- Phase 2	This project enables a seamless, integrated experience that allows staff, students, and partners to collaborate effectively across all campuses. Ensure relocated ITP/ITO staff can fully access campus resources to continue their work without disruption	Commenced December 2025	The cost estimate for Phase Two (build) necessitated a go-to-market process, which has deferred the build and migration activities. An updated baseline schedule will be defined post vendor selection. The delay of this project have impacted the Microsoft 365 Tenancy Consolidation Project. Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidation is the planned migration of users, data, identities, and services from multiple Microsoft 365 tenants into one standardised tenant to enable consistent collaboration, governance, security, and cost management.
Digital	Platforms- PPM Solution (OnePlan )	This project is to acquire and implement a Programme/Project Management tool. Through provider solution selection, MITU is progressing with OnePlan.	Commenced January 2026	The issue of MIT credentials not being able to log into OnePlan has been resolved on 17-March. UAT testing for Digital can continue now without disruption, after we have lost nearly 4 full days. A kick-off meeting with Property was done last week. The original timeline to go live with Digital before Easter is challenged
Digital	Network Modernisation FY25/26 (LAN) – Unitec	In October 2023, outdated network equipment was replaced. This included major network switches, a Wi-Fi upgrade, better separation of network traffic, improved fibre connections, and a carefully managed changeover to avoid downtime. The second batch of equipment was delivered on 14 January. Implementation is being completed building by building.	Starting March 2026	• The second batch of equipment was delivered on 14 January. Implementation is being completed building by building. • Switch replacement in Building 48 was completed on Friday, 20 February. • Work in Building 112 was partially completed over the weekend of 21 February. • Buildings completed: 097 107 178 111 114 115 Planned next steps • B112 – most are completed, Security cameras and SEATs readers are still on a legacy switch. • B108 – most are completed, one lab on level 1 and several small computer rooms on level 2 that are on Avid switches need be planned with external support partner. Planed for the rest of March: • Prefab buildings 156- 165 – this may require reschedule as network team identified the connection is linked to another building. • B103 • B059 • B110 – some comm rooms. the rest are scheduled in April • B180 – some comm rooms. the rest are scheduled in April • B182
Property	B48 Seismic Upgrade	This project is to Upgrade building 48	Completed	All works have been completed in accordance with the approved requirements and business case Corrective works are currently being undertaken to address items identified at completion. Fewer than ten items remain outstanding, all of which are covered under warranty and do not impact the project budget.
Property	Mahurangi – Exit		Completed January 2026
Property	Building 170 Demolition		Completed December 2025
Property	MIT Vehicle replacement	This project involves the replacement of two vehicles that are currently out of service due to significant corrosion and mechanical issues. Both vehicles are unable to obtain a current Warrant of Fitness (WOF) and are no longer fit for operational use. I		Await the Health & Safety assessment from the Health & Safety team. Develop and submit a business case to seek funding approval.
Property	Mt Albert HVAC upgrade B111 – 115	This project aims to upgrade Buildings 111–115 with new HVAC systems	Commenced March 2026	Initial investigations have commenced to confirm the project scope and assess the electrical capacity of the buildings Subject to the outcome of the electrical capacity assessment: If insufficient capacity is identified, this project will be placed on hold and a separate project will be scoped to address the required electrical upgrades. If sufficient capacity is confirmed, the next steps will be to commence the vendor selection process, followed by development of a business case for funding approval
Property	Unitec Mt Albert B115 Water proof / roof repair	Repairing building 115 roof	Starting End of March 2026	Work is beginning on Building B115 at the Mt Albert Campus to replace the roof and some other minor works. The building will remain open throughout the project which is set to start on Tuesday 8 April and be completed by late September/October 2026. The small number of staff and students who will be affected have been communicated with about room changes. Only staff and students who occupy the top floor of the building will be affected. Scaffolding will be erected around all sides of the building, and the exterior of the top floor will be covered in shrink wrap. All three entrances (two in the front and one in the rear) will remain open throughout. In addition to replacing the roof, work will be done on drains as well as windows and sky lights on the top floor. An area around the southeast corner of the building will be fenced off as a worksite. As a result of the works in B115, the general hotdesk area in B110 has changed to provide Business School staff with space. The new general hotdesk area in B110 is shown in yellow on the diagram.
Property	The project scope is still being finalised. In addition to the core requirement to relocate EAS, a number of potential additional facilities (“wish list”) are being explored, including: Vet Clinic Dog Run Arena Quarantine Facilities	EAS Relocation	Planning commences March 2026	Engagement with the Head of School to progress and refine the project scope Engagement with suppliers to identify minimum viable product (MVP) options and achieve best value for money Planned Next Steps • Finalise the scope for the EAS relocation, while continuing discovery work on the “wish list” options. • Complete and submit a business case for approval of the EAS relocation and associated budget.
Property	Water Mains Upgrade	Upgrading Water Mains		Detailed scoping is underway to identify pipework, valve, and sprinkler sections requiring upgrade. While a budget has been allocated to the relevant cost centre, a formal business case will still be required to seek approval for funding Planned Next Steps • Complete detailed scoping of the required works (in progress). • Proceed to tender to obtain pricing. • Complete and submit a business case for funding approval.