Covid-19 information and updates

All Covid-19 requirements have been removed. It is no longer mandatory to isolate or wear a face mask when visiting healthcare facilities. Some facilities may still ask you to wear a face mask, and we ask you to respect their wishes to protect those at higher risk. Find the latest Government updates here.

Kia noho haumaru – stay safe e te whānau and ensure you keep informed from Government sources.

We continue to encourage you to still:

Stay at home if you feel unwell
Keep up healthy habits to protect yourself, your whānau, and others

If you study or work here and are unwell or have recently tested positive, please get in touch with your manager or tutor so they can continue to offer you support.

On this page, you will find links to all our Covid-19 response information, updates and additional resources to support you and your whānau.

Wintec updates

Access our past student and community Covid-19 communication updates here.

Financial help

Students experiencing unexpected financial hardship can apply for the Manaaki Financial Support Grant. Find information on this here.

StudyLink

Financial support is available for eligible students. Please check with StudyLink for information on this and your student loan or allowance.

Unite against COVID-19

For government updates, resources and guidance, check out the New Zealand's dedicated COVID-19 site.

Looking after your health and wellbeing

We understand this may be a stressful time, you can find our full range of Support Services here and below are some additional tools and resources you may like to access.

External help

If you need help dealing with feelings of isolation or stress, please check out the Mental Health Foundation website. Here you will find a large range of information and resources to support you.

Wintec Health Services

Find out what Wintec Health Services are available throughout this time and how to access them. In addition to counselling services, our wellbeing support provider, Benestar, is also available.

‘Need to Talk’

If at any time you wish to speak to someone you can free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor for free.

Healthline

Healthline has a dedicated number for Covid-19 calls. Phone 0800 358 5453 or international +64 9 358 5453.

Do you need help?

If you have additional questions or need help, please contact us by email or phone 0800 2 Wintec (0800 294 6832).

You can also read the Wintec Temporary Policy Amendments for information on our academic response to critical incidents.

News

Hamilton community crowd-funds Wintec alumni’s rainbow pride sculpture
07 Nov 2024
Earlier this year, prestigious artist and Wintec Media Arts alumni Paul Darragh had his sculpture, a positive and joyous beacon of LGBTQI+ pride, named ‘Progress Pillar’, on display as part of the 2024 Boon Sculpture Trail in Kirikiriroa | Hamilton. Thanks to crowd-funding, the Progress Pillar now stands triumphantly at the newly refurbished Hamilton Transport Centre, where it was officially unveiled on Wednesday, 6 November as part of the centre’s opening ceremony.
Wintec adult ākonga aces accounting
05 Nov 2024
Rebecca Hoani has always been good with numbers, but never thought she would have an accounting degree, that seemed far too scary. But the 29-year-old mama of two has not only completed her degree at Wintec she is also now a working accountant.
Wintec to celebrate 100 years of vocational education in the Waikato
31 Oct 2024
This year marks 100 years of vocational education at Wintec’s inner-city campus in Kirikiriroa, which began its official educational journey as the home of Hamilton Technical College in 1924, providing technical and trades training to the Waikato region.