Tuesday 24 August 2021

Kia ora ,

Auckland remains in Alert Level 4

In her announcement at 4pm yesterday, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand will remain at Alert Level 4 until Friday, however, Auckland (as a hot spot) will remain in Alert Level 4 until at least 11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August following the growing number of confirmed community cases and contacts.
Click here for the update.

Unitec campuses remain closed under Alert Level 4

Online/Remote learning

All classes, where possible, are being taught online. Continue to check Moodle and Student Portal for any class specific updates. Browse Moodle for helpful resources for learning during covid-restricted levels.

Moodle

Student Portal

Covid-19 specific assistance

If you don’t have the equipment you need to continue studying from home, please ensure your class lecturer/s are aware of your situation, then complete an expression of interest for your digital needs below.
NB: Completing this form does not confirm that you will receive a device.

Digital Needs request

Accessing Student Services Remotely

Student Services will operate during normal operating hours by phone, email, or Zoom while studying from home.

To book an appointment with one of our services call 0800 10 75 10. A list of services and information can also be found here.

Te Puna Waiora - Health and Counselling

Te Puna Waiora will remain open for phone or virtual consultations only during Alert level 4 as an essential service.

If you require a Covid-19 test, you must call ahead on 0800 10 85 10 to book an appointment. Walk-ins will not be seen.

Health and wellbeing reminders

Everyone must now stay home.

You can only leave home to shop for groceries, access necessary healthcare, get a Covid-19 test, exercise in your local area, or go to work if you are working in an Alert Level 4 service and cannot work from home.
Only make physical contact with those in your household bubble.
You MUST wear a face covering and keep 2 metres distance from others when leaving your home.

This may be a challenging time for you and your whānau. If you ever feel you are not coping, it is important to talk with a health professional.

For support if you need to talk, you can call or text 1737.
It is free, anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Further support

Unitec will continue to keep you updated on further news as it comes to hand. In the meantime, we encourage you to follow the guidance outlined on the Ministry of Health and Covid-19 websites.

Stay safe whānau and if you’re feeling anxious or need someone to talk to, please reach out to our Student Services teams.

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