Unitec welcomes first Associate Professor of Pacific heritage

“In the short time you've been with us, you have fully immersed yourself here at Unitec. You've been everywhere," said Deputy CE, Academic Professor Martin Carroll, in his welcome address.
 
"The job you have here is massive. I'm sorry it's taken Unitec so long to have Pacific expertise as part of our Professoriate. We should have got there sooner but we're here now. It doesn't all have to rest on your shoulders, but you're going to pave the way. 
 

Inspirational Unitec alumnus keen to have positive impact on how our cites are designed and built

Luke didn’t know what he wanted to do after he left school, so he fell into house-painting and labouring jobs alongside his father, then moved into delivery driving, warehousing, security, lawn-mowing and house cleaning.

At twenty years old, he had a lightbulb moment when he watched a YouTube video about urban design. 

“I noticed there was so much opportunity to create a built environment that was better for our city in terms of liability, sustainability, and attractiveness,” he says.

Māori academic excellence celebrated at Kahurangi

In his welcome address, Unitec-MIT executive director Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga congratulated the graduands and acknowledged the support they’ve had on their journey at Unitec.

“We honour your achievements and commitment to reach your goals. To your whānau and friends who have supported you along the way. We also salute you.”

Peseta Sam acknowledged also the significance of having Kahurangi in our wharenui, Ngākau Māhaki which recently celebrated its 16th birthday and has been spiritual home for our ākonga.

Congrats to the Class of 2024! You made it!

The day began with a procession from Albert Park to Aotea Centre.

Angela Hodgins flew in from Australia to celebrate daughter Kayla receiving Bachelor of Social Practice

Angela Hodgins flew in from Australia to celebrate daughter Kayla receiving Bachelor of Social Practice

 

Top schools shine at Unitec and MIT sponsored ASB Polyfest stage

 

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