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Friday 22 October 2021
Kia ora ,
This morning the Prime Minister announced the government's new COVID-19 Protection Framework.
The new framework intends to minimise the impact of Covid-19 in our communities through a ‘traffic light' system.
The good news is that the 'traffic light' system allows tertiary providers to deliver onsite at all levels. However, to do this at 'Red', the highest level of the framework, full vaccination is required for on-campus delivery and a certificate must by carried as proof of this.
It is important to note that Auckland cannot transition from Alert Level 3 into this new framework until all three Auckland District Health Boards (DHBs) achieve vaccination rates of ninety percent (90%).
You can find more details on the Covid-19 website.
Achieving 90% vaccination in Tāmaki Makaurau
Until all three Auckland DHBs achieve 90% fully-vaccinated rates, Auckland is not able to move to the new 'traffic light' system. If you have not been vaccinated yet, you can book through BookMyVaccine. If you are still unsure, we encourage you to find information from the Covid-19 website or a trusted health professional. Here are some further resources:
- Ministry of Health
- Covid-19 vaccination: Your questions answered
- Information for Māori communities — Karawhiua
- Covid-19 vaccination information — Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Vaccination certificates
Digital vaccination certificates will be available from mid-December in the form of a QR code, which you can print or save to your phone. everyone will need to use the new vaccine certificate system. Read more here.
NB: The card that you may have recorded your two vaccine doses on will not be sufficient
With today’s announcement, we are edging closer to returning to a new 'normal', where we can work, learn, socialise and move around our community with confidence.
We are looking forward to the day we can open our campuses again, although we’re unsure exactly when that will be.
Whānau, thanks once again for your mahi during this extremely challenging time. If you have any questions or are struggling, please reach out to the range of support options available.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the long weekend – hopefully we’ll have some fine weather.
Ngā mihi
Gus Glimore
Chief Executive
Need some extra support?
Our Student Services can provide support remotely. To book an appointment with one of our services, call 0800 10 75 10.
Visit unitec.ac.nz/help or click here for the full list of Student Support Services.
Covid-19
Feeling sick? Visited a place of interest? Te Puna Waiora Medical Centre at our Mt Albert Campus provides COVID-19 tests for all current Unitec Students.
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.
Again, we commend you for your efforts as we continue to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and look forward to your return to online classes on Tuesday. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue being vigilant, and, if you can, to take some time out this weekend to readjust and recharge for return to the semester.
