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Unitec is part of Te Pūkenga, New Zealand’s national network of polytechnics, industry training organisations and institutes of technology.
We offer a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses that are employment-focused and taught at our two campuses in Mt. Albert and Waitākere.

Unitec scientists reach out to support Ukrainian colleagues

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, researchers across Ukraine are racing against time to move, hide or otherwise protect valuable scientific collections in museums and other research institutions, with...

Increased family violence funding must enhance support for kaupapa Māori initiatives

The Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Marama Davidson announced an additional $114.5 million operating funding over the next four years to support the elimination of...

World’s Top University Awards Scholarship to Young Māori Researcher

The world’s top university, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has awarded Jacqueline Paul (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) a full ride scholarship. (This means one that covers...

Nursing students recognised for excellence

High performing Unitec Veterinary Nursing and Nursing Practice students recognised with industry awards

Unitec and MIT Senior Legal Counsel Kara Hiron named among best in country

Unitec and MIT in-house Senior Legal Counsel Kara Hiron has been named one of New Zealand’s top in-house lawyers for 2022 by NZ Lawyer magazine.

Creating Art, Creating Artists

Academia and education can fall into the stereotype of being outdated and ticking boxes rather than innovating. Unitec Senior Lecturers Dr Bobby Hung and Gina Ferguson blow these tired clichés...

Unitec Creative Practice graduate wins major art award with her highly-acclaimed work, ‘Pink Bats’

“Where the Masters programme really shines is the Art and Design staff and their commitment to supporting students.” – Melissa McMahon, Unitec Master of Creative Practice graduate

“It’s never too late to learn” – Turning your passion into a profession

Samoan born and raised Lite Elisara graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering in 2015 with his three years of study funded by New...
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