Kia ora koutou,

Following the Prime Minister's announcement yesterday, the country has now moved to Alert Level 1. There are currently no active cases and no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last 18 days.

As outlined on the COVID-19 website, under Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can gather with as many people as you want. There will no longer be any physical distancing restrictions.

Health and Safety 

Please take a moment to read the following information for your return to campus. It takes approx. 5 minutes and covers Alert Level 1 principles, information for while on campus, personal health and contact tracing (also below).  Once you have read this, please confirm that you have by completing the online form. 
This information can also be found on the Current Students website.- Stay Safe

Contact Tracing

Unitec recommends the use of the Contact Tracer App in addition to any personal record of where you have been as encouraged by the Government. You can log in using the Contact Tracer App found on Unitec computers in Social Commons (B510) and Te Puna (B180) and also located outside Break Time (B180).

Classes

Please continue to check announcements on Moodle for latest updates and any changes in how your classes will be delivered. At this stage, classes will continue to teach mixed delivery online until the end of the month.

Te Puna Waiora Health and Counselling Services

Te Puna Waiora Medical Centre has been operating throughout the entire lockdown period. They are now able to hold appointments in person. Book an appointment with one of the nurses, doctors, or counsellors, by calling 0800 10 85 10.

Study Week

For most of you, it's study week and we understand many students will be busy preparing to submit final assignments and getting ready for exams. The Library Study rooms are available to book for those who require them, and our quiet study areas will be open and available for use also.  Please also check the Student Services below for more assistance.

Student Services

ALL Student Services can now operate face to face under Alert Level 1. Book an appointment with our services by calling 0800 10 75 10 or in person at the Ask Me desk.

Libraries

Our Library and Information team will be back with extended hours. 
NB: PASA Library (B202) remains closed the remainder of the week and reopens Monday 15 June.

Student Learning & Achievement

Whether you require help with structuring an essay, referencing, maths, or more, our Learning Advisors are now taking appointments in person. 

Call 0800 10 75 10 to book an appointment.

Subject Librarians

Our Subject Librarians can guide you to find resources relevant to your course via the Unitec Library and various online databases. Click here or call 0800 10 75 10 to book an appointment.

Student Support Advisors

Our Student Support Advisors can provide support to students wishing to apply for scholarships and those experiencing hardship or challenges affecting their studies.

Click here or call 0800 10 75 10 to book an appointment

International Support 

The International Team is here with expert advice on insurance, visa, attendance tracking and general support.  To book an appointment, click here otherwise contact the team on 0800 10 75 10.

Staying Well

We’ll also continue with our best practice around basic hygiene measures. This means washing and drying your hands regularly and thoroughly; coughing or sneezing into your elbow; and staying at home if you don’t feel well. 

These are good, sensible habits to keep, despite the existence of Alert Levels, and will help us all preserve the gains we’ve made over the past few months.

We look forward to seeing many of you back on both campuses this week, and thank you again for your continued commitment, responsiveness and support.

Ngā mihi nui

Unitec Students