Unitec A-Z Contacts
USU Inquiries
For any inquiries regarding USU or any of our events or services, please contact us:
Phone: 09 815 4321 Ext 8600
Email: usu@unitec.ac.nz
Fax: 09 846 9437
Postal Address: Bldg 180/Room 1004, Unitec 139 Carrington Road Mt Albert Auckland
Unitec
Phone (09) 815 4321
Free phone: 0800 10 95 10
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ACADEMIC RECORDS
Can be requested from the Student Central for $20.00 for two copies, and $10.00 per subsequent copy.
Download Request for Academic Transcript form at www.unitec.ac.nz
ADVOCACY
Mt Albert:
The USU Student Issues Advocates can help with academic issues such as unfair assessments, difficult lecturers or accusations of plagiarism. The Advocate offers advice and works with Unitec’s Academic Board to protect the quality of your education. Our Advocates can also arrange Q&A sessions with a lawyer for free legal advice on flatting, employment law, etc.
Location: Building 180
Hours: 9am – 5pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7924
Email: usuadvocate@unitec.ac.nz
Waitakere:
Advocates available at Waitakere on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Student Central.
ACCOMMODATION
Mt Albert:
The Unitec Residential Village is a complex of separate self-contained apartments located right next to the Mt Albert campus.
Location: Building 310
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext.8930
Email: accommodation@unitec.ac.nz
ASK I.M.S HELP DESK
Information Management Services offer support for I.T. services and systems across all Unitec campuses.
Location: Building 180-2132
Hours: Mon - Thu 8am - 7pm, Fri 8am – 5pm and Sat 8am - 4pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8484
Email: askims@unitec.ac.nz
Web: www.askims.unitec.ac.nz
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BANKING
Mt Albert:
A National Bank branch is located on campus for all your banking needs. The National Bank ATM outside is available 24/7 and there is also an ASB ATM in the Hub.
Location: Building 114
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am – 4:30pm
Waitakere and North Shore:
All major providers are within easy walking distance and offer full facilities.
BUSES
Full-time students can obtain a MAXX sticker to get discounted rides on public buses from Student Central.
Mt Albert:
Unitec provides free shuttle buses around the campus. These follow a circuit around the Mount Albert campus every 15 to 20 minutes, and can be flagged down en route. Wheelchair access can be provided on request. More information on the Shuttle Bus serivce.
Waitakere:
Unitec provides a free shuttle service between the Mt Albert and Waitakere campuses. Timetables and routes are posted on classroom and common-room noticeboards.
BOOKSHOP
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s bookshop in the Hub offers prescribed text books along with a range of stationery, graphic, art and office supplies.
Location: Building 180
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:15am – 5:30pm, Fri 8:15am - 4pm
Phone: 815 4390
Waitakere and Takapuna:
Textbooks can be ordered at the beginning of each semester.
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CAREERS
[See also STUDENT JOB SEARCH]
Mt Albert:
The careers centre offers a range of services to students, such as career planning, job hunting, interview advice and employment opportunities. Students can arrange individual appointments, attend scheduled workshops or simply visit the drop-in centre. More information about the career centre.
Location: Building 28
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 2948
Web: www.careeremploy.unitec.ac.nz
Waitakere:
Careers counsellors are on campus twice a week to assist you. Phone bookings are advised.
Location: Student Central Building 500
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am – 11:30am
Phone: 815 2948
North Shore:
Careers counsellors are at the North Shore campus on Wednesdays. Phone bookings are advised
Location: In the Student Common Room
CHAPLAINS
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s Chaplaincy offers personal support and spiritual guidance to students and staff of all faiths and beliefs (or none). Catholic Mass is available in the Unitec Chapel, Building 162 and there is a Salaat Hall for Muslim prayer.
Phone: 815 4321 ext 7899
Location: Building 28
Email: chaplains@unitec.ac.nz
Waitakere:
Phone: 815 4321 ext.5202
Email: waitakchaps@unitec.ac.nz
CHILDCARE
Mt Albert:
Unitec offers three childcare centres on campus for staff and students. All centres are located near Gate 4 off Carrington Rd.
Te Puna Reo o Wairaka
This Maori language early childhood centre delivers high-quality early childhood education through immersion in te reo Maori me nga tikanga. Care is available for six-months through to children aged six years.
Location: Building 63
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8870
Tui Whare Akonga
Pukeko Whare Kura
Unitec Childcare Incorporated Society runs both of these centres, which cater for children up to the age of five.
Location: Building 57 and 58
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am – 5:15pm
Phone: 846 0233
More information about Childcare at Unitec.
Waitakere:
A list of registered childcare facilities near the Waitakere campus can be obtained from the Waitakere Student Central.
Phone: 815 4321 ext 5000
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Mt Albert:
The USU Clubs Coordinator can help students join existing clubs and assist with organisation and promotion of meetings and events.
Location: Building 180
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7930
Email: usuclubs@unitec.ac.nz
COMPUTERS
Mt Albert:
Internet access is available for student’s right across the campus, with bench top kiosks, drop-in labs in Building 1 and 180 and a campus-wide wireless network for laptops. Both libraries and the computer centre in Building 180 are equipped with scanning and printing facilities.
Location: Building 1 and Building 180 Mt Albert Campus, Building 520, Waitakere Campus, Building 600 and North Shore Campus
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 9.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Weekends 9.00am - 4.00pm (Mt Albert only)
Please call the Student Services Centre for Waitakere or North Shore campus opening hours
Waitakere:
The Waitakere Central Library offers a Learn I.T. online learning centre with 40 computers. More computers are available for students in the Learning Commons.
Location: Building 520
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 8pm, Fri 8:30am – 5pm, Sat – Sun 10am – 4pm
North Shore:
Computers available for students in the Learning Commons area on level 2.
COPY CENTRE
Mt Albert:
The Mt Albert campus’ copy centre offers a full range of services, including photocopying, colour copying, laminating, binding and desktop publishing.
Location: Building 117
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 5pm, Fri 8:30am – 4pm
Phone: 815 4315
Waitakere:
Waitakere’s copy centre offers colour and black-and-white poster production, mounting, laminating, graphic design services and more.
Location: Building 510
Hours: Mon – Tue 8:30am – 2:30pm, Wed closed, Thur – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext. 5168
CONCILIATOR
Mt Albert:
The Unitec Conciliator provides confidential support and advice to students and staff.
Location: Building 113
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Phone: 815 2939
Email: conciliator@unitec.ac.nz
COUNSELLING
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s counsellors offer confidential assistance to students with personal and academic concerns to help them overcome barriers to their success. Appointments can be made in person or by telephoning the centre. More information on the Counselling service.
Location: Building 28
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8160
Waitakere:
Location: Building 500
Hours: Mon 12pm – 4:30pm, Tues - Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8160
COURSE INFORMATION
[See INFORMATION]
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DISABILITY SUPPORT
Mt Albert:
The Disability Liaison Centre provides information about courses and programmes, arranges specialised equipment and offers ongoing support including note takers, readers/writers, sign language interpreters and information on accessible car parks. More information on the Disability Liaison Service.
Location: Building 28
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8605
Waitakere:
Location: Building 500
Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.8605
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Respond to life-threatening emergencies by dialling 1-111 (Unitec telephones need that first 1 to connect with an outside line). For other emergencies dial 0 on any Unitec telephone during campus hours to contact an operator.
EVENTS
The USU employs a full-time events co-ordinator to organise social events on campus throughout the year.
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7925
Email: usuevents@unitec.ac.nz
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FINANCIAL ADVICE
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s Student Funding and Student Engagement Manager provides financial advice, assistance and support to Unitec students with a one-stop-shop of funding opportunities for Unitec students, including internal (Unitec Study Awards) and external community funding.
Location: Building 28
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7441
See also STUDYLINK
FOOD
Self Service Centre
A kitchen with microwaves so you can prepare your own food is available across all the campuses in the student cafeteria hubs.
Mt Albert:
Building 170 Café
Hot and cold food, snacks and refreshments.
Location: Building 170
Hours: Mon – Fri 6am-3pm
Carrington’s Licensed Cafe
Located in the centre of the campus, the refurbished pumphouse offers food, drink, live music and social events.
Location: Building 33
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 7pm
Email: info@carringtons.co.nz
Hub Café
Hot and cold food, snacks and refreshments.
Location: The Hub, Building 180
Hours: Mon –Thurs 7:30-4pm, Fri 7:30am – 2:30pm
Long Black
Hot and cold food, snacks and refreshments.
Location: Building 1
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8am – 4:30pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm
Subway
Subway offers a range of custom-made salads and sandwiches.
Location: Unitec Squash Centre
Hours: Mon – Thurs 7am-7:30 pm, Fri 7am-6:30pm, Saturday – Sunday 9am-2pm
The Design Café
A range of hot and cold food and drinks.
Location: Building 79 Mount Albert
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 3pm Fri 8:30am -2:30pm
Coffee Cart
Sells coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks, snacks and newspapers.
Location Building 180 Mt Albert and Building 510 in Waitakere
Hours: 7:30am-2:30pm
Waitakere and North Shore:
An extensive food court can be found at the Westfield shopping plaza, just five minutes walk from the campus.
G
GYM
See SPORTS CENTRE
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HARRASSMENT
All students have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect. Sexual or racial harassment of any person is not acceptable at Unitec and Unitec will not tolerate any action or inaction, communication or behaviour that constitutes sexual or racial harassment. The Student Issues Advocate can help you if you feel harassed. More information about Harrassment Support Serivces at Unitec.
HEALTHCARE
Mt Albert:
The Student Health Centre on campus provides a comprehensive medical service for all students. Doctors are available from 9am - 3pm all weekdays except Wednesday when they are available from 8am - 2pm nurses are available at all other times. The Health Centre is not open on the weekend. More information about Clinic 41.
Location: Building 41
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm
Phone: 849 4180 ext.8407
Waitakere:
A first aid room is available in Student Central.
Location: Building 500
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IDENTIFICATION
Unitec student ID cards are available from Student Central at all campuses. Please bring your fee payment receipt or your loan contract and Unitec fee invoice. If you are a new student, please also present some form of photo identification, such as a driver's licence or passport.
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 0800 10 95 10
INFORMATION
Unitec’s Student Central sites can help you with any queries you have about programmes and courses.
Location: Buildings 180 and Building 3 Mt Albert, Building 600
North Shore, Student Central Waitakere Building 500
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 4:30pm
Phone: (09)0800 10 95 10
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
[See ASK I.T., COMPUTERS]
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LEARNING SUPPORT
Mt Albert:
Te Puna Ako Learning Centre will help you become successful in your studies at Unitec. A team of lecturers provide learning advice and assistance to students at every level of study, including academic writing, language, maths and statistics and time management.
Location: Building 180
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext.8611
Waitakere:
Whare Manaaki Learning Development
Location: Building 500
Phone (09) 815 4321 ext 5094 and 5113
North Shore:
Location: Building 600
Phone +64 9 815 4321 ext 5623 or email mhobbs@unitec.ac.nz
LIBRARIES
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s main library open long hours for study and research. There is also a branch in Building 1 with resources especially for architecture, construction, design and performing arts students. More information on library services.
Location: Building 110 (main library)
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8am - 9pm, Friday 8am - 6pm, Weekends 9am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4185
Email: library@unitec.ac.nz
Location: Building 1
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 8pm, Fri, 8:30am - 4.30pm, Sat 9 am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4185
Email: library@unitec.ac.nz
Waitakere:
The Waitakere Central library has a Unitec specific floor accessible from the Unitec campus.
Location: Building 520
Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:30am – 8pm, Fri 8:30am – 5pm, Weekends 10am – 4pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.5022
LOST PROPERTY
[See SECURITY]
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MAORITANGA
MAIA, Unitec’s Maori Development Centre, offers support services for all Maori students enrolled at Unitec including academic support, cultural support, pastoral guidance and Maori community development.
Location: Puukenga, Building 171
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7093
Email: maia@unitec.ac.nz
Mt Albert:
A New Zealand Post mailbox is available next to the Copy Centre at Building 117. Mail is cleared at 6pm Monday - Friday, and 9am on Sundays.
Waitakere:
A New Zealand Post office can be found in the Westfield Westcity shopping plaza, a few minutes walk from the campus.
MEDICAL CARE
[See HEALTHCARE, OSTEOPATHY]
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OSTEOPATHY
Mt Albert:
Students in their final year of the osteopath programme are available to offer treatment to others. There are also specialist clinics run by experienced members of the teaching staff.
Location: Building 41
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm
Phone 815 6794 or 0800 267 836
Email osteopathy@unitec.ac.nz
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PACIFIC STUDENTS
The Centre for Pacific Development and Support provides support services for both current and potential students.
Hours: Mon-Thur 8.30 am - 5pm
Phone: 815 4321 ext.7349
Email: pacific@unitec.ac.nz
PARKING
The campuses have several designated parking areas. See our maps for more information.
PHARMACY
Mt Albert:
The Unitec Mart in the Hub stocks a wide range of treatments for all your health needs.
Location: Building 180
Hours: Mon – Thurs 7:30am - 7:30pm, Fri 7:30am –5pm
Phone: (09) 846 8001
POST OFFICE
[See MAIL]
POSTGRADUATE CENTRE
Mt Albert:
Unitec’s Postgraduate Centre offers a dedicated physical space for study, teaching and discussion and provides academic advice, resources and administrative services for students and staff involved in postgraduate research. The centre also facilitates workshops on topics related to postgraduate research and supervision. Administration of student research includes applications, approval of research proposals, and submission and examination of student research work. More information about post graduate support.
Location: Building 180
Hours: 24-hour access
PRINTING
See COPY CENTRE
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RELIGIOUS GROUPS
[See CHAPLAINS]
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SCHOLARSHIPS
[See FINANCIAL ADVICE]
SECURITY
Unitec security staff operate from the Safety and Security Centre and can be identified by their uniforms and/or identification cards. Security also house any lost property on campus. Local community constables liaise with the Centre and are happy to assist students and staff. Please do not hesitate to report any suspicious activities to the USU or any Unitec staff member.
Location: Building 16
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext. 7116 or dial 0 on any Unitec telephone to contact the operator.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
See HARASSMENT
SHUTTLE BUS
[See BUSES]
SPIRITUALITY
[See CHAPLAINS]
SPORTS CENTRE
The Unitec Sports Centre caters for all of your health and fitness needs with a variety of sporting programmes and a well-equipped gymnasium. All students are entitled to significantly reduced membership prices.
Location: Building 174
Phone: (09) 815 2925
Hours: Mon – Thurs 6am – 9pm, Fri 6am – 8:30pm, Sat – Sun 8am – 5pm, Public holidays, 9.00am - 4.00pm
SPORTS TEAMS
The USU helps co-ordinate casual sports teams and sporting events and routinely sends teams to compete against other tertiary institutions. More information about Sports at Unitec.
Location: USU Reception Building 180
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext.7930
Email: ususport@unitec.ac.nz.
STUDENT EXCHANGE
Unitec’s exchange programme offers opportunities to study at 30 internationally recognised partner institutions in Europe, UK, Canada, the USA, Latin America and Asia. Full-time degree-level students who meet the criteria can study abroad while paying Unitec tuition fees, with approved courses cross credited. More information about Student Exchange.
Location: International Office Building 180
Phone: (09) 8154321 ext. 6095
Email: studentexchange@unitec.ac.nz
STUDENT ISSUES
(SEE ADVOCACY)
STUDENT MAGAZINE
In Unison is a free fortnightly student magazine published by the USU and available across all three campuses. It’s edited independently from both Unitec and USU, meaning that it can report honestly and objectively on both organisations. If you have any complaints or questions about the magazine or wish to contribute, contact the editor for more information. Visit In Unison Online.
Location: USU Offices Building 180
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Phone: (09) 815 4321 ext.7927
Email: inunison@unitec.ac.nz
STUDENT JOB SEARCH (SJS)
Student Job Search is a free service, funded by the Government and local Students' Associations, for putting students into work while they study. Student Job Search can help you find summer vacation work and temporary or part-time work while you study. While the process is online and automated, the USU reception in the Hub offers a computer kiosk and phone bank. More information about SJS.
Location: USU Reception Building 180
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm
Web: www.sjs.co.nz
STUDYLINK
Mt Albert:
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development which helps students get the finances and support they need to study. StudyLink provides students with the information they need to make informed decisions about their finances and other study-related issues and provide financial support to students.
Hours: Mon – Tue 9am – 4pm, Wed 11am – 4pm, Thu – Fri 9am – 4pm
Phone: 0800 88 99 00
Web: www.studylink.govt.nz
STUDY SKILLS
[see LEARNING SUPPORT]
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TELEPHONES
There are several coin and card-operated phones on campus.
Location: Mt Albert Building 1, Building 110, Building 118, Building 170, Building 172, Building 174, Building 180, Waitakere Building 500 (ground floor),
North Shore Building 600 (Student Commons area).
TE PUNA AKO
[see LEARNING SUPPORT or click here for more information]
TRAINS
A train service runs regularly from Britomart to Waitakere return with several stops on the Western route including Britomart, Newmarket, Kingsland, Mt Albert, New Lynn, Henderson, Ranui, Swanson and Waitakere. Unitec periodically operates a shuttle service between the Mt Albert campus and the nearest station, while the Henderson station is an easy five-minute walk from the Waitakere campus. Waitakere students can obtain timetables and purchase discounted tickets from Student Central
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VETERINARY SERVICES
There is a full service veterinary clinic on campus available to students and the general public.
Location: Gate3, Carrington Road, Mount Albert
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Phone: 09 849 2045 after hours: 849 2121
Web: www.unitecvet.co.nz