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Denise Messiter - Creating a model of healing
Denise (Ngāti Pūkenga ki Waiau) is an ākonga with our School of Healthcare and Social and is writing her Master's of Applied Practise (Social Practice) thesis. She was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2022 Queen's Platinum Birthday Honours.
Unitec-Te Pūkenga announces two new Research Centres
Building on its already strong research capacity, Unitec-Te Pūkenga has established two more Research Centres
Unitec’s student engagement and satisfaction at an all-time high
Unitec’s key indicator of student engagement, its Student Net Promoter Score (NPS), has recorded a return to its best-ever result of 43 for new students and 23 for returning students.
Global recognition for Unitec student films
Student films are a vital part our Creative Industries' focus on real-world experience. Take a look at two of our past films - 'Mine' and 'Boy & Bird'.
Check your Blood Type and/or Give Blood: Mt Albert campus
Don’t know your blood type? NZ Blood can help out! Come check your blood type at the ‘What’s my type?’ drop in sessions and while you’re there, see if you’re eligible to give blood. Join us for a Pint! Give Blood and Save Lives.
Bullying, harassment and discrimination
Unitec aims to provide a safe learning environment for students that is free of bullying, harassment and discrimination.
What's happening
We have a wide range of workshops and events to assist you with your career.
Funding and scholarships
There are a wide range of funding options, including scholarships and awards, to support you in your studies.
Unitec and Kāinga Ora partner to deliver quality homes
A partnership between Unitec and Kāinga Ora to deliver four relocatable homes was recognised at a recent event at our Mt Albert campus.
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 talks to us about the steps he took to eventually find work, what he’s doing today, and his tips for other students looking for work.
In the community
When our team get the chance to be out in the community, we’re always keen for a chat about your options. Check out where we plan to be this year.
Supporting diversity in trades
Unitec trades student Courtney Willan has set up a student club to support people new to the industry and help remove some of the barriers that discourage women from going into trades.
Kā Pūtea Scholarships
Kā Pūtea Scholarships are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members studying towards an NZQA-recognised tertiary qualification or an international equivalent. The scholarships aim to support higher learning and help students connect with their Ngāi Tahutanga.
Kā Pūtea Scholarships are awarded based on applicants' academic achievements and their engagement with whānau, hapū, or iwi-related activities.
“I want to help make a difference for others, in the same way the scholarship helped me.”
Tongan-born Tevita Angitau has completed a Bachelor of Construction with the aid of a Manaaki scholarship.
“The scholarship helped me to enhance my overall skills.”
Sapati Fili has completed a Bachelor of Applied Technology with the aid of a Manaaki scholarship.
Academic Integrity
Understanding Plagiarism and Contract Cheating
Unitec's Landscape Architecture students preparing for climate change
Unitec's School of Architecture is preparing as architecture schools globally face up to the significant challenge of training students for the effects of climate change, which are predicted to increase in severity over the coming decades
How to withdraw
How to withdraw your enrolment application, or withdraw from a course, programme or short course.
One of New Zealand’s largest open-plan trades training centres
Working in the skilled trades sector means working with and alongside other trades people, which is reflected in the way students learn at Unitec. That is, in one of New Zealand's largest open-plan trades training centres.
About Us
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.
