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:
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.
Access our past student and community Covid-19 communication updates here.
Students experiencing unexpected financial hardship can apply for the Manaaki Financial Support Grant. Find information on this here.
Financial support is available for eligible students. Please check with StudyLink for information on this and your student loan or allowance.
For government updates, resources and guidance, check out the New Zealand's dedicated COVID-19 site.
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.
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.
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.
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 has a dedicated number for Covid-19 calls. Phone 0800 358 5453 or international +64 9 358 5453.
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.
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.
Wintec is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment where all ākonga (learners) feel supported throughout their educational journey. Understanding the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent learners, Wintec has partnered with The Hummingbird, a Hamilton-based mental health service led by experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapists.
Sasha Devia has been recognised nationally as an emerging female leader in the trades and construction industry, winning one of four Bunnings Women in Apprenticeships awards. A graduate of Wintec’s Centre for Trades, Sasha received a special prize pack worth over $10,500, including tool vouchers and professional support to help her thrive.
Wintec is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Learn More about Wintec Te Pūkenga.
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