Updated Unitec Takitahi

As part of the annual Performance Partnering cycle, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) has updated the Unitec Takitahi and Action Plan for 2024 – these can now be used as the basis for team Takitahi/Action Plans and to inform ADEP Planning. Due to our changing context, these have been updated to reflect where we currently are and may be revisited as… Read more »

Tax changes from next pay

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has made the following changes effective 1 April 2024, which will impact the applicable staff from our next pay 2 April 2024.  ACC Earner Levy – increased from 1.53% to 1.60% Therefore, the PAYE tax (which includes the ACC earner levy) will increase for most staff (up to a maximum of around $5.54 per fortnight).… Read more »

Update your email signature – Unitec transitioning back to single brand

This week you’ll see the single Unitec brand back on  www.unitec.ac.nz, here on Te Aka, our main social channels and subsequently other websites and channels. Read on to find out about other changes rolling out.   Changing back to the single Unitec brand In the Tāmaki update on 20 February we shared the roadmap (image… Read more »

Karawhiua te Reo – Level 5 reo Māori micro-credential offering for kaimahi

Ka tū te rau tāwhiri ki ngā maunga whakahī o te motu, e rere nei te reo rāhiri i ngā pīnakitanga ki ngā whenua taurikura o ngā hapū whānui o te motu. Tau mai rā te mauri nuku, tau mai rā te mauri rangi, tau mai ki te ipukarea o tō tātou reo kāmehameha. Kei… Read more »

Helicopters help clear Te Auaunga Oakley Creek

If you have been wondering why helicopters were flying over the campus this week, it was part of a major clean-up operation as a team of 18 council staff and contractors called in helicopter support to help lift and remove fallen trees and hazardous debris left after last year’s weather events. It’s wonderful to see… Read more »

Join in for a month of EcoFest

EcoFest is a month-long celebration of our unique environment and sustainable living across Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. It is packed with interactive workshops, experiences and activities for all ages that celebrate and restore our natural environment and offer practical ways to live more sustainably. This year, Sustainability club’s focus is on networking that helps us learn… Read more »

Kaimahi Kōrero events: Themes from Q&A

Peseta and Toa identified the below themes from the Kaimahi Kōrero events held across Rohe 1 (online and in-person). For more Q&A, please visit Te Whare. Decision from the disestablishment consultation Almost 500 pieces of feedback were received from kaimahi during consultation of Tāraia te anamata | Creating our futures. Most of the feedback related… Read more »

Free flu vaccinations available for kaimahi at Unitec

With the flu season fast approaching, we’ve made free flu vaccination clinics available for our kamahi at both Unitec campuses. The clinics will be run by trained health professionals from Maxwell Health. The clinic dates, times and locations are as follows: Unitec Unitec – Mt Albert campus, Te Puna Waiora Medical Centre, Basement level building… Read more »

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Neurodiversity celebration week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Throughout the week there are free online events, exploring this topic from many different perspectives including culture, class, LGBTQIA, education, parenthood, HR and Neuro-inclusive Tech. What is Neurodiversity? It is the concept that neurological variances should be recognised and respected… Read more »

Peace Hīkoi

Lets Walk Together! Join us for the Peace Hīkoi on Friday 15 March, as we commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Christchurch Mosques attack. This solemn occasion honors the memory of the 51 lives lost and the 40 individuals injured, while fostering a spirit of unity and peace.  Starting at 10:00am, join us at the Events Kitchen… Read more »