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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.
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
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.
Business thriving after Unitec grad follows his passion
Jacob Van Pelt is making a name for himself as a content creator and VFX artist even before he walks the stage at Unitec’s Autumn Graduation Ceremony in April.
Karakia blesses Building 108 ahead of new ākonga for 2023
On Friday 24 January, a karakia marked the completion of Stage Four of Building 108 at Unitec. It’s a wonderful milestone to reach and it means electrical engineering ākonga start the new semester in the facility.
Flying high on a new career journey
Luke Emerson had worked in the airline industry for 12 years when COVID-19 first struck. He started his flying career with Jetstar Australia and then moved home to New Zealand three years ago where he switched to flying domestic and international routes with Air New Zealand. He was one of several hundred pilots made redundant earlier this year when the airline had to make dramatic cuts to its domestic and international flight schedules due to the effects of COVID-19.
Professor Peter de Lange: One of Aotearoa's leading botanists
Professor Peter de Lange, one of our new Ahorangi (Professors) at Unitec, says his career has taught him that telling stories, acting out roles, and using case studies, sprinkled with humour and honesty have consistently worked to get the best out of the students he mentors.
“It’s forced me to get out of my comfort zone.”
Twenty-two-year-old Brandon D’Souza has recently completed a New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Community Sport and Recreation) at Unitec.
Mahi Kotahitanga integral to enhancing learner experience
Te Pūkenga kaimahi and industry partners explored opportunities to enhance the experience of ākonga and increase engagement with employers at the Northern Region Learning and Teaching Symposium last week.
“Receiving the scholarship opened the door of opportunity for me.”
Anna Naphalay Sayyavong completed a Master of Business (MBus) with First Class Honours with the aid of a Manaaki scholarship
Keisha Rawiri awarded Kate Edger Scholarship for Master of Architecture Project
Bachelor of Architecture graduate and Ngā Wai A Te Tūī researcher Keisha Rawiri (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hāmoa) has been awarded a grant from The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust (KEECT) which will contribute to her Master of Architecture (Professional) Project supporting the regeneration of Tau Henare Marae in Te Taitokerau (Northland).
Unitec students' short films highlights South Auckland artistic talent
Three shorts films from Unitec's School of Creative Industries students highlight the wealth of talent emerging from South Auckland
Avondale Pavilion boosts street art
A project created by Unitec architectural students to breathe new life into derelict urban sites is showcasing innovative street art in Avondale.
Unitec Construction Waste Project Highly Commended at Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards
Dr Terri-Ann Berry and her team were awarded “Highly Commended” in the Community Collaboration, Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards for their project to reduce plastic use and waste in the construction industry.
The technologically triumphant Tominikos
Setefano and Makarita Tominiko are passionate representatives of their Samoan heritage, and at the age of 62, they’re two of Unitec’s newest students.
