Forging a path in local government
In 1998, Shelley Wharton (nee Renkema) decided to make a career change and signed up for Unitec’s Environmental Engineering degree. Now Infrastructure Programmes Department Manager at Whangārei District Council and...
Following her heart
After moving from China in 2013, Ciao Chen studied Event Communications at Unitec. It not only gave her an understanding of the New Zealand market, but the confidence to follow...
Making a community-wide difference
As a Health Promoter with the Problem Gambling Foundation and a qualified youth worker, Morgan-Jean Butler is able to put the equity and social justice skills they studied into practice....
Six steps to finding employment (even if you have no experience)
Michael Ho completed a Bachelor of Computing Systems at Unitec, but his road to employment wasn’t easy – with a tough job market and a lack of work experience. He...
A values-driven and community focused partnership
Pacific owned non-profit organisation The Fono provides accessible, affordable, quality health services to those who need it most. They say their partnership with Unitec is a win-win for both organisations.
Architecture: from Fiji to New Zealand
After 13 years running his own architectural firm in Fiji, it may seem strange that Shableet Chandra headed to New Zealand to study architecture. But, as this self-confessed design lover...
The power of connections
Andrea Reid’s Landscape Architecture studies at Unitec saw her start her journey into pollinator paths – a movement that aims to bring crucial pollinators into urban areas by connecting parks...
Making a difference in his community
Andrew Arona always knew that he wanted to do something to make a change in his community, it just took him a little while to find the right path to...
Using her past for good
Coming from a refugee background isn’t a hindrance for Rosemine Mutamuliza. She’s gone on to play a pivotal role in the lives of others like her, who are making Aotearoa...
