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

Chinese education leaders visit Wintec
11 Jul 2025
Wintec continues to grow its relationships in China through its nearly decade-long partnership with the China Education Association of International Exchange (CEAIE), which was recently highlighted by the hosting of representatives from multiple Chinese tertiary institutions and the CEAIE. The visiting group met with Wintec leadership and kaimahi (staff) at Wintec’s City campus to discuss New Zealand’s vocational education sector and identify opportunities for further collaboration.
Wintec Hosts National Code Symposium with ISANA NZ
04 Jul 2025
Over 50 educational practitioners from schools and tertiary institutions across New Zealand recently attended the Wintec Code Symposium at Wintec’s City campus. The one-day event, delivered by the International Education Association New Zealand (ISANA NZ), provided valuable professional support to educators and student service kaimahi (staff) working with international learners, migrants, and those with refugee backgrounds on the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021.
Former refugee families embrace learning together at Wintec
27 Jun 2025
As the biggest English language provider in the Waikato, Wintec’s Centre for Languages enrols more than 150 refugee-background students each semester. Many of these students have family members also studying at Wintec – either in the English language programmes or mainstream. Together, the families have embraced education as a foundation to build their new lives in New Zealand.