This is Executive Director Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga’s last week with MIT and Unitec. In 2017, Peseta joined MIT as Deputy Chief Executive – Pasifika following a political career in local and central government. He sat down with The Nest / MITNET to talk about his time with us. What attracted you to the job… Read more »
Auckland’s Aotea Centre became a stage of pride and celebration this week as Unitec Graduation 2026 honoured nearly 2,000 graduates, with 1,443 crossing the stage over five ceremonies on 31 March and 1 April. The ceremonies kicked off on Tuesday morning with a procession from Albert Park, down Queen Street and ending at Aotea Square.… Read more »
Pacific achievement, resilience, and cultural pride took centre stage at the Pacific Graduation Celebration, held at Te Puna in Mt Albert on Friday 27 March. The event brought together 35 graduands and their aiga (families), with some family members travelling from overseas to share in the milestone. Senior leadership, heads of schools, and kaimahi (staff)… Read more »
Māori graduands, alongside their whānau, gathered at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae in Mt Albert on Sunday for the Kahurangi Māori Graduation—an event that celebrated achievement, identity, and the collective strength of community. The attendees included senior leaders, heads of schools, lecturers and support staff, filled wharenui, Ngākau Māhaki, for the ceremony. Kahurangi (meaning precious)… Read more »
MIT Student Council and Unitec Student Council will merge to create a single voice for ākonga across Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland. The election of the first unified student council is expected to take place in October 2026 for the 2027 academic year. The Unitec Student Council (left) and the MIT Student Council will merge in… Read more »
Close to 260 ākonga (students) and kaimahi (staff) were present to celebrate Eid-al Fitr at the Mt Albert campus on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Marking the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, the lunchtime event was jointly organised by Unitec’s Muslim Club and International team. Many students and staff came dressed in colourful traditional… Read more »
Close to 150 ākonga (students) and eight organisations came together at the Mt Albert campus for the annual Business and IT Connect event on Wednesday. Organised by the Industry Workforce and Careers Teams with support from the Events Team, the event reinforced the institution’s strong commitment to industry-connected learning and career-ready graduates. Held in Te… Read more »
MIT and Unitec welcomed members of the Engineering New Zealand Auckland Branch to Manukau and Tech Park campuses for a breakfast event focused on building stronger links between the institution and the engineering industry. The event brought together engineers, employers and educators to dialogue how we can work alongside industry to address New Zealand’s growing… Read more »
Twenty new kaimahi (staff) have been formally welcomed at a pōwhiri held at Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae on Monday. The ceremony brought together members of the institution’s leadership, including Executive Director Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, alongside members of the Tāmaki Transition Group and Extended Leadership team, as the organisation continues its journey as a unified entity.… Read more »
After three decades of dedicated service, Customer Services Assistant Hemant Patel has farewelled the organisation, leaving behind a lasting impact on generations of students and staff. A well-known and friendly presence at the Ask Me Desk in Te Puna, friends and colleagues gathered on Friday morning to share kai, reflect on his career, and wish… Read more »
