Last chance to have your say on the withdrawal of the Insurance staff benefit

Peseta Sam sent the below information to all staff last week… We have reviewed and considered all of your feedback and have worked with the insurers to explore options available to us. The summary of our responses to feedback is available on Te Aka. To allow kaimahi time to consider the information we’ve provided below,… Read more »

Special ticket offer for Auckland Arts Festival show

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki | Auckland Arts Festival opened last week, with sold-out performances and rave reviews.  Special student concession rates are available for every show.  A rare opportunity for you see world-class productions which range from free to $34 with student ID (prices vary, see website for full details). With over 40 events… Read more »

Exercise Lab Membership signups open for Semester 2

Last year, a new teaching space for students and exercise space for staff opened in B111 and we are now welcoming a fourth round of membership sign up. Operating hours are Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 7pm. The gym is well equipped and has four zones – the circuit machines, cardio, weights as well as… Read more »

Extension of deadline for Takitahi, reviews and ADEPs

Acting DCE People and Culture, Julie McGregor, sent this message last week: Te Pūkenga Operational Design will be confirmed in the coming months, followed by a clearer focus on the direction and goals for our mahi as part of Te Pūkenga whānau. While we await this confirmation, our Executive has agreed that our 2022 Unitec… Read more »

Today is Census Day!

Let data better serve our lives! Today is census day in NZ, and every response counts. The information collected will be used to make decisions that impact our families, communities, and businesses. It is especially important for the education sector so we can plan capacity for current and future students. Make sure to complete your… Read more »

Great E-Bike offer for Unitec staff, students and immediate family

We have a new e-bike offer, valid until end of March,  from Electrify. It is open to Unitec staff, students, and staff’s immediate family members. QCard and GEM payments are an option so that you could pay in instalments. To activate the deal, just visit one of their stores, and show your Unitec ID. The… Read more »

Karakia to acknowledge impact of Cyclone Gabrielle

Kia kotahi te whakaaro, please come together in solidarity to acknowledge the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on our people and places. Peter Winder will be joined by tikanga exponents from Wintec business division to lead us through karakia and waiata as a way to share our aroha and thoughts with those who have been impacted.… Read more »

Update on Insurance plan: Discussions with insurer continue

Following the consultation on the proposed change to our insurance plan, we are continuing to work through the options with the insurers.  This is taking a little longer than expected, but we will come back to you with further information next week. Thank you for your feedback, which has been considered and has contributed to the discussions.… Read more »

Census 2023 – it’s time to be counted

Tatau Tātou – All of us Count Aotearoa It’s time to be counted in the 2023 Census New Zealand! Census Day is 7 March and while you need to know where you’ll be sleeping on the night of 7 March, you don’t need to wait till then to fill in the forms.  You can do… Read more »

Copy Centre: 72-hour lead-time

Our Copy Centre has increased its lead time for jobs to 72 hours, especially for more extensive or complex jobs. Please take this into account in your planning and do not request a shorter turnaround. Copy Centre is open 9am – 4pm for collection and prefer jobs to be emailed with the forms – see… Read more »