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Unitec Welcomes Urgent Hearing Of High Court Case
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 10:41 am | UNITEC
The High Court is to fast-track the case of Unitec against the Government with an urgent hearing set down for 2-3 June. More >>
Unitec Claims for Breach of Constitutional Rights
Friday, 21 January 2005, 2:54 pm | UNITEC
The Chief Executive of Unitec said today that the institution plans to seek Bill of Rights compensation to the tune of more than $3.5 million for losses incurred as a direct result of multiple breaches by the Government of its constitutional rights. ... More >>
New tertiary category would solve Unitec issue
Friday, 21 January 2005, 1:35 pm | UNITEC
A new category of tertiary institution in New Zealand - a university of technology - may be the way to resolve the long-running battle of Auckland tertiary Unitec to gain university status. More >>
Organic Garden of Eden turns Five
Friday, 10 December 2004, 9:51 am | UNITEC
Unitec’s organic garden has four reasons to celebrate this Friday, with its fifth birthday, its official organic certification, a gold award in a regional garden competition, and the launch of its CD Rom. More >>
Submissions show little support for legislation
Thursday, 2 December 2004, 9:14 am | UNITEC
With more than 100 submissions received on the proposed legislation that would block Unitec’s application for university status, the strength of opposition to the Bill should give the Government second thoughts, says Unitec’s CEO. More >>
Unitec heartened by submissions
Friday, 26 November 2004, 10:21 am | UNITEC
Unitec has been heartened by the oral submissions made to the Select Committee on Education and Science today on proposed legislation that would block the institution from becoming a university, says the CEO Dr John Webster. More >>
Cooperation needed to fight skills shortage
Tuesday, 16 November 2004, 11:22 am | UNITEC
New Zealand’s skill shortages aren’t going to improve until employers and the tertiary sector learn to work together more effectively, according to the co-organiser of a conference in Auckland next month. More >>
Bill puts West Auckland university at risk
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 11:39 am | UNITEC
West Auckland should have its own university, but may be forced to wait for years unless the community takes action, according to Unitec CEO Dr John Webster. More >>
Legislation Aimed At Unitec Has First Reading
Friday, 15 October 2004, 12:39 am | UNITEC
When it comes to planning the future of the tertiary education sector, the Government seems to view discussions with those affected as a stalling tactic until they can write more laws, according to Unitec CEO Dr John Webster. More >>
Legislation aimed at blocking Unitec
Monday, 20 September 2004, 5:26 pm | UNITEC
For the third time in four years the Government has drafted legislation designed to block Unitec from being assessed by the NZQA for university status. More >>
Second graduation ceremony for Unitec
Tuesday, 14 September 2004, 1:16 pm | UNITEC
An Auckland businessman will be the first person to receive a Unitec masters degree for entrepreneurs at the institution’s second graduation ceremony for the year. More >>
Managing Software Companies Course
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 1:59 pm | UNITEC
Presenter: Dr Steve Kelly, University of Southern Cross, Queensland Date: Thursday 14th October Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm Venue: Oakridge House, Unitec New Zealand (a map is available on our website www.unitec.ac.nz) Cost: $659 + GST (including lunch and ... More >>
Internet Help Call Has Kiwi Rescue Mission in Peru
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 10:00 am | UNITEC
New Zealander on rescue mission to Peru disaster A New Zealander is on a rescue mission to Peru this week after receiving a call for help from the Andes via the internet. More >>
Have you bought or sold a small business?
Monday, 12 July 2004, 6:00 pm | UNITEC
Dear : Have you bought or sold a small business? Are you a business broker? If so, we’d like to hear your story for an interactive DVD we at Unitec New Zealand are producing called “How to Buy a Business”. More >>
Civic Centre to be another Unitec campus
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 3:43 pm | UNITEC
Unitec New Zealand has strengthened its long-term commitment to West Auckland tertiary education by purchasing the Waitakere City Council’s Civic Centre and some of the land on Waipareira Ave. More >>
Civic Centre to be another Unitec campus
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 12:07 am | UNITEC
Unitec New Zealand has strengthened its long-term commitment to West Auckland tertiary education by purchasing the Waitakere City Council*s Civic Centre and some of the land on Waipareira Ave. More >>
Animal, vegetable or export opportunity?
Tuesday, 4 May 2004, 11:45 am | UNITEC
They were around at the same time as the dinosaurs, early explorers thought that they were a new species of animal hybrid, they were all the rage in Victorian England, and there’s a good chance you have some growing in your garden. More >>
Hands-On Masters Degree Boosts Graduation
Monday, 5 April 2004, 4:01 pm | UNITEC
Seventeen people will officially become the country's first New Zealand-trained osteopaths when they receive their masters degrees at the Unitec graduation ceremony this week. More >>
Fale a New Zealand first
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 11:18 am | UNITEC
The completion of the only Samoan fale tele in New Zealand to be built using traditional techniques and materials has been a Pacific-wide effort. More >>
Research fund an exam worth preparing for
Thursday, 18 March 2004, 11:50 am | UNITEC
If the Performance Based Research Fund is the equivalent of an exam for tertiary institutions, then Unitec New Zealand has found the exam preparation a useful experience. More >>