All tertiary providers in Aotearoa New Zealand operate under the Government's Covid-19 Tertiary Guidelines.
Kia noho haumaru – stay safe e te whānau and ensure you keep informed from Government sources.
The traffic light settings have ended; however, you still need to:
If you study or work at Wintec and have recently tested positive for Covid-19, please get in touch with your manager or tutor so they can offer you support and advice around your work or study situation.
On this page, you can find links to our latest Covid-19 updates and additional resources to support you and your whānau during these times.
We are here for you and the wider Wintec community and will continue to update you with information through this page, student emails, and our social media pages. Additionally, you can contact us by email and phone during business hours, from Monday to Friday.
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.
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