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Making Space for Water

Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown has proposed pushing forward with a billion-dollar flood-recovery programme for the city. 

Environment Minister David Parker checks out waste recycling project

 

 

Advanced Energy Technology Scholarship

Te Pūkenga recognises that financial support is essential for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides financial support and the opportunity to participate in industry work placement opportunities.

Open  27th January 2025 | Closed 30 April 2025

To be eligible, you must:  

From Passion to Pride: Kathryn's Unitec Mechanical Engineering Journey

“My family is the biggest influence on why I got interested in mechanical engineering,” says Kathryn. “My uncle is like an engine doctor; `we have panel beaters in the family, and my dad was in engineering as well.”

An early memory for Kathryn is her dad tinkering around with his car. While she did not get into automotive or panel-beating work, she was always interested in welding. 

“I have always been fascinated about how you can shape metal. I found I was particularly good at welding, had quite a steady hand, and enjoyed it.”

Professor Hamid Sharifzadeh – nurturing curiosity and critical thinking

20 March 2023

Professor Hamid Sharifzadeh

Celebrating the brilliant minds and benevolent hearts of our graduates

24 April 2023

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