Rainbow Ākonga Survey

An important research collaboration is underway across Aotearoa exploring how safe and inclusive all Te Pūkenga campuses, including Unitec, are for rainbow ākonga. The research aims to highlight what is working well and any areas where improvement may be needed. Unitec ākonga who identify as ‘rainbow’ including rainbow genders and sexualities are encouraged to complete this short survey online; and ākonga who… Read more »

Unitec Eid al-Fitr Celebration: This Wednesday in Te Puna!

Eid Mubarak! What is Eid and how is it celebrated? There are two major Eid in the Islamic calendar per year – Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month Ramadan, which is the third pillar of Islam. There are five pillars of Islam: Testimony of faith or shahadah… Read more »

Thank you for giving blood!

We received a big thank you from the NZ Blood Service to everyone who donated blood in Thursday’s blood drive, it was a fantastic result and will help make a difference to 153 people’s lives. 80 Attended 51 Units collected 59 Walk-ins 29 Deferrals 26 New Donors (First time Donors) Takoha Toto, Whakaoro Tāngata: Give… Read more »

Student Support Advisors: A reminder of how they support our ākonga

A refresher regarding what we do & how to connect with us at Student Support. Link to our booking page: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/studentsupportbookings Please check out the above link as it has useful information we update regularly as well as being a booking page, so can be quite useful for both staff and ākonga (students). The team… Read more »

Student NPS (Net Promoter Score) survey is now open

Our student NPS (Net Promoter Score) survey is now open and will close on Monday 8 May. Students will be invited by email and SMS, but academic staff are also encouraged to direct students to complete the survey in class, to ensure good participation in the survey. It will only take approximately five to six minutes… Read more »

Changes to inwards goods: Deliveries and vehicles

Due to internal restructure, our Inwards Goods team is smaller now, and some processes have changed. Please check below for changes that take effect from Monday 24 April. Deliveries OfficeMax deliveries:   Ordering person must put in their contact details on the PO: Name, Location, phone number. If couriers can’t go to individual location, they… Read more »

Software Application Requests for Semester 2, 2023, due by 31 May

Over the following months and semester breaks, IT will be updating the software in these areas: Student computer labs / classrooms Waitākere libraries Te Puna To submit a Software Application Request, please complete this software request form by Wednesday, May 31st. The IT team cannot consider any late requests, so please get them in on time… Read more »

Monday 24 – Anzac Day Remembrance at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae

Kia Ora Students & Staff We would like to invite you to a gathering of remembrance of our ANZAC fallen from 11am to 12:30am followed by light refreshments in Manaaki (wharekai) PROGRAMME: Karakia/Mihi – Matua Hare Himene/Hymn:  He Honore Sharing of stories: Matua Hare Paniora Waiata:  E Kiwi Darlene Cameron, Hema Wihongi Waiata: Tangi a… Read more »

ANZAC Clash at Eden Park: 20% discount on tickets

The upcoming Blues vs Waratahs clash at Eden Park on Saturday 22 April promises to be a thriller! It’s a double-header: ANZAC Clash with the Royal NZ Airforce versus Royal NZ Navy battling it out from 4.15pm, followed by the Blues versus their trans-Tasman rivalries, the NSW Waratahs at 7.05pm. Unitec staff receive 20% discount… Read more »

Temporary change to the Shuttle Bus Timetable

Our Goods and Transport team has gentle reminder to all users of the Shuttle Bus service. There has been a temporary change made in the shuttle bus timetable for May 2023. Effective from May 1 – 9 inclusive & May 19 only. Here is the Temporary Shuttle Bus Timetable. The main bus stop outside B112 has… Read more »