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

Visit from Minister Penny Simmonds reaffirms Wintec’s positive progress toward independence
05 Sep 2025
Wintec welcomed Hon. Penny Simmonds, Minister for Vocational Education, to its Hamilton City Campus this week, acknowledging a significant step in its journey to becoming an independent institution once again. The visit follows July’s announcement from the Minister, confirming that Wintec will stand alone from 1 January 2026, alongside nine other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) currently part of Te Pūkenga. For Wintec, this will mark a return to local governance and a renewed focus on serving the specific needs of the Waikato region.
Sellout Wintec event spotlights wāhine thriving in trades and engineering careers
28 Aug 2025
Secondary school students and guests from across the country made their way to Wintec’s Rotokauri Campus this week for the 2025 Wintec Wāhine in Trades and Engineering panel event. Attendees filled the campus lecture theatre, eager to hear the inspiring career stories of the seven female panellists, each excelling in their respective fields.
Wintec ready to welcome future learners at Open Day 2025
20 Aug 2025
Wintec is gearing up to host hundreds of prospective ākonga (students) and their whānau (families) at Ngā Rā Tūwhera | Wintec Open Day 2025, next week. Taking place on Friday, 29 August, from 9am to 1pm, across Wintec’s City and Rotokauri campuses in Hamilton, the event offers visitors curious about Wintec the chance to experience campus life, explore study options, and connect with staff and students in a fun and informative environment.