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“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.
Photographer a Finalist in PM's Pacific Youth Awards
Cook Islands artist Fe’ena Syme Buchanan is a recent graduate of Unitec’s Bachelor of Creative Enterprise where she specialised in photography and illustration.
Knowledge is in Your Hands
Not all forms of learning are purely academic. And just as importantly, not everyone wants to learn only through the study of historical precedent.
Pacific acting alumni star in Young Rock TV series
Performing and Screen Arts (PASA) alumni, appear in Young Rock, inspired by the early life of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
School of Construction graduate excels in BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge
Unitec School of Construction graduate Jason Webb took part in the 2022 BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge and his team, which included Theresa Epton – Architectural Designer (ARA), and Wenxian Hu – Engineer (UoC), produced the winning design.
Tā (Sir) Haare Williams: A courageous advocate of authentic Treaty Partnership
As the country prepares to observe Waitangi Day, Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka is celebrating a formidable leader who was instrumental to embedding its commitment to honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Taking homework literally
STUDENTS IN AUCKLAND BUILD NEW, HEALTHY HOMES FOR WHĀNAU IN NEED
Te Riponga: Puni Reo Poitarawhiti
Puni Reo initiative highlighted as integral to normalising Māori language in communities
World’s Top University Awards Scholarship to Young Māori Researcher
The world’s top university, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has awarded Jacqueline Paul (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) a full ride scholarship. (This means one that covers all expenses, including tuition, books, fees, room and board)
Te Puea Marae transforms approach to transitional housing
Te Puea Marae in Mangere is tranforming the approach to transitional housing support through its unique marae based initiative Manaaki Tangata E Rua.
Survey Highlights State Violence and Treaty Breaches against Māori
As the country prepares to celebrate Waitangi Day a survey of Māori has highlighted the ongoing prevalence of state violence against Māori.
Kaupapa Māori Researchers shed light on severity of youth homelessness
Half of those experiencing homelessness in Aotearoa are under the age of 25 and new research has identified key contributing factors to the ongoing crisis.
Increased family violence funding must enhance support for kaupapa Māori initiatives
The Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, Marama Davidson announced an additional $114.5 million operating funding over the next four years to support the elimination of whanau and sexual violence.
