Monday 13 September 2021

Kia ora Ruth,

Auckland remains in Alert Level 4

In her announcement at 4pm today, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern announced New Zealand will remain in Level 2, and Auckland remains in Alert Level 4 until 11:59pm, Tuesday 21 September where a principle decision has been made that Auckland will then move to Alert Level 3. The Government will confirm this decision on Monday 20 September.
Click here for the update.

Unitec campuses remain closed under Alert Level 4

We appreciate this is not the news many of us would have hoped for. However, it is important we continue our efforts to protect ourselves, whānau and our communities.

What we all need to do at Alert Level 4 to stay safe

STAY HOME IN YOUR BUBBLE: You can only leave home for essential personal movement.
WEAR A FACE COVERING: You are encouraged to wear a face covering when you cannot maintain physical distance from others. In some situations, you legally must wear a face covering. For example on public transport and in public venues.
KEEP TRACK OF WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN: Use the NZ Covid-19 tracer app if you can.
MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENE: It is important that you use basic hygiene measures, including washing your hands, coughing or sneezing into your elbow, and cleaning surfaces.
GET TESTED: If you are experiencing cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms call your GP or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
VACCINATION: Information on how to get you, your whānau and bubble mates vaccinated is available here. You can get this done without a booking at the Auckland Airport Park & Ride Vaccination centre, 42 Verissimo Drive, Māngere or The Trusts Arena, 65 Central Park Drive, Henderson . Please see details here

Further Ministry of Health information on Alert Level 4 is available here

Remote/online learning

All classes, where possible, will continue remotely. Continue checking your emails, moodle and Student Portal for any important updates to your learning during this extended period of lockdown.

More information on what teaching and learning will look like as we move toward Alert Levels 3 and 2 will be communicated to you via these channels so it is important to keep connected and updated.

Accessing Student Services

Your Student Services teams are still available to help remotely through phone, email, or Zoom while you are 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

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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