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Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome Pack WITT Welcome Pack | 1
The essentials
Timetables
Your timetable is available on our website,
www.witt.ac.nz. There are also handy timetable
stations around each campus if you need to
check your timetable on the go.
Click here to check your timetable.
ID Cards
Your student ID is a multipurpose card that
gives you access to the student carpark, library
resources, photocopying and printing credits
Kia ora! Nau mai ki and student discounts.
Your student ID card will be issued in class
Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki. groups once your programme starts, or if you
are planning to use the Connector bus and
your enrolment is complete you can call into
the Learning Resource Centre - Te Whare
Welcome to the WITT whānau. Mātauranga, L Block to get one issued.
Parking
Congratulations on making the decision to By getting all the right information before you
study. We’re thrilled to have you join our start, your first few weeks should be pretty Parking is free at New Plymouth
whānau of over 5,000 learners and look stress-free and you’ll be free to focus on what campus, but students need to display a
forward to supporting you in this next chapter you’re learning and getting to know your tutors parking sticker to access the Student carpark.
toward your future. Whether this is your first and fellow students. We recommend reading Stickers are issued when you receive your ID
time in tertiary study or you’ve returned to through the Welcome Pack in full so that you’re card. Check the campus map for parking options
continue your learning journey, we know that feeling prepared for your first day. on campus.
getting started can feel both exciting and Free buses
challenging. Kaua e māharahara! Don’t worry! Remember, if there is anything you need we
Parking is always busy so we WITT students can travel for FREE on all
We’re here to help. are here to help:
recommend arriving early! New Plymouth’s urban Citylink bus services,
This Welcome Pack includes lots of key Call us on 0800 WITT NZ including travel from Waitara and Ōākura, on
information that will help make your first few Email info@witt.ac.nz any day at any time (including weekends and
weeks with us easier. It covers the essentials like evenings).
Or drop in and see us at one of our locations –
timetables and free buses, and introduces you Bell Street or Egmont Street in New Plymouth, If you’re at Hāwera campus there are free on-
to campus facilities like cafés, computer labs, street parking options, with 2 hour parks right WITT students can also travel for free from
or Union Street in Hāwera.
salons and our gym Fitness Factory (which is outside on Union Street and all day parking on South Taranaki on the Connector Bus service,
free for students!). neighbouring streets. including travel from Ōpunake and Hāwera.
Kia Māia. Be Your Best.
We want to help you grow and get the most Accessible carparks are available on campus for To access free bus travel you will need a Bee
out of your time here. There’s a team of people holders of Operation Mobility cards. Card. Find out more about how to get your
available to help with the academic side For more details please contact the Bee Card.
of study and with your physical and mental Disability Coordinator.
wellbeing. They’re available kanohi ki te kanohi For the latest timetable and route information,
(face-to-face), online, or over the phone and visit Taranaki Regional Council.
you’ll find information about these services and
how to access them inside this pack.
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Tips for success Starting at WITT
1. Familiarise yourself with 4. Stay healthy checklist
your campus and facilities Stay hydrated with water stations around
campus, head to the Fitness Factory for a free
Take the time to explore campus, track down
workout, join yoga on Mondays and Fridays,
your favourite sunny spots and find the best
book yourself in to Industrie or Ātaahua salon for
places for studying or chilling out. There are
a pamper session, or drop in to Te Puna Manaaki
warm, bright cafes and computer facilities at
and have a chat about whatever’s on your mind.
both New Plymouth and Hāwera campus.
I am enrolled in the right programme
Please talk to someone at the Information Centre if there are any issues
or if you’re not sure. Call us 06 757 3100, 0800 WITT NZ or email info@
2. Manage your time 5. Ask for help
Ask us - we're here to help. The Learning
Make study part of your routine. One of the keys My programme fees have been paid and I’ve
Resource Centre and Te Puna Manaaki teams
to success is making a plan and sticking to it.
get it… student life has highs and lows! We organised my allowance
Scheduling breaks is just as important. The team Please contact StudyLink on 0800 88 99 00 if you need a student loan,
have lots of great tips to make your learning
in Te Whare Mātauranga (Learning Resource or to check if you are eligible for a Student Allowance.
journey easier and we are always here to tautoko
Centre) are time management pros and ready to
(support) your physical, mental and cultural
help you out.
wellbeing. Here’s where you can find the
Student Success team: I know how I am getting to campus
Check out buses and parking.
- Kopa Manaaki (F Block)
- Te Whare Mātauranga (L Block)
3. Get to know your classmates I have my timetable
- Te Puna Manaaki (B Block)
The classes here are smaller than what you’d You can check your timetable here.
expect at a university, which is great for building
relationships with tutors, support teams and
other students. Campus events are great I know where I’m going on the first day and I know
opportunities to get to know your classmates… my way around campus
or plan a catch-up over coffee at Garage Café or
Join us for a campus tour and navigate your way around like a pro.
Te Kāuta.
Or just download the campus map.
I’m following WITT on social media
Stay up to date with news and events by following us.
Key Dates 2021
START DATE FINISH DATE TERM LENGTH /WesternInstituteofTechnologyatTaranaki
TERM ONE Tue 9 March Fri 16 April 6 weeks @witt_taranaki
TRIMESTER BREAK 19 April - 30 April
ONE
TERM TWO Mon 3 May Fri 2 July 9 weeks
I know about orientation events and workshops
BREAK 5 July - 23 July
Go to www.witt.ac.nz/Study-at-WITT/Orientation/ to see what’s happening
TERM THREE Mon 26 July Fri 1 October 10 weeks
TRIMESTER BREAK 4 October - 15 October
TWO
TERM FOUR Mon 18 October Fri 19 November 5 weeks
TRIMESTER TERM FIVE Mon 22 November Thu 23 December 6 weeks
THREE BREAK 24 December - 4 January 2022
(Summer Trimester) TERM SIX Wed 5 January 2022 Fri 11 March 2022 9 weeks
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Are you ready?
Get Study Ready
Get Study Ready is a one-day programme
designed to introduce you to tertiary study and
the support services at WITT. The programme is
available to all new students to help prepare you
for your first few weeks and a successful learning
journey.
Campus Tours
Learn to navigate your way around campus,
Free computing courses
discover all the key places and step into your If you’re not confident in using computers
first day with confidence. Come join us for a and need to upskill before your programme
campus tour before your classes start, or during starts, the Taranaki Computer Access Centre
your first week. Campus tours generally take Trust, supported by WITT, offers FREE
around 20-30 minutes. Click here for more introductory to intermediate computing
details. classes in word processing, spreadsheets,
MS Publisher, Powerpoint, internet
and email.
44 Liardet Street New Plymouth
06 759 2149
www.taranakicomputertraining.org.nz
What’s on campus
Cafés and restaurants
Te Kāuta Café Garage Café
Our recently revamped student space and café - Our student-run café is for everyone to enjoy.
Te Kāuta - is one of the best places on campus! Garage Café is the place to get the best value
With a variety of seating areas, games, table coffee in New Plymouth, plus snacks and light
tennis, Xbox and the popular café itself, this is meals prepared by hospitality students and
the place to eat, connect and recharge. baristas in training. Take a seat in the sun and
enjoy the views over the water, or grab and
Te Kāuta hours during term time: go with takeaway coffee and food available.
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 2:30pm Opening times vary. See notice boards around
Reduced hours during term breaks. campus, look on iWITT or check Instagram for
updates.
Impressions Restaurant
Come to WITT’s training restaurant, Impressions, Study Break Café
for high-quality food and drinks at great prices, Grab a barista coffee and a snack at our Hāwera
plus WITT students enjoy 25% off. Our chef training café, Study Break. Take a seat in the
students prepare three-course meals, lunches window and let our Food & Beverage students
and degustation dinners which are not to be refuel you.
missed!
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Smokefree campus
WITT is a smokefree campus so smoking and Computer Labs
vaping on WITT campus is not permitted. Revamped study spaces and dedicated
However there is a designated kiosk for smokers computer labs are available for students to
on the New Plymouth campus. It is located in the use at any time. With over 250 computers
southern corner of the top car park. All smokers available across two campuses, there is
are asked to smoke or vape only in this kiosk. always a place to get your assignments
done!
Printing
You can print, copy and scan at one of the many IT Help
copier machines located on campus. Printing is Need help to access WiFi or free Office 365
easy from your mobile, laptop or WITT computer. software? IT can help you.
Free gym Free WiFi and Office 365 Pop into the IT office in B Block, Level 1 or
call the helpdesk on: 0800 948 896 or
The Fitness Factory is FREE for all students. The Whether you’re in class or on your break, you’ll 06 757 3100 extn 8400 Option 2
new space opened in 2020 and features all-new, get access to free WiFi all over campus and
state of the art equipment and audio-visual set unlimited internet access while logged on. Email: itservicedesk@witt.ac.nz
up, secure bag storage, plus new shower and And as a WITT student you also get Office 365
for free. Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
changing facilities. Open 7 days a week from
6am to 8pm, there’s plenty of time to hit the gym
for a workout or group fitness class. If you need
to clear your head, check out our yoga classes
on Monday and Friday lunchtimes. Check out
the group fitness timetable here.
To access the Fitness Factory you’ll need to
complete an application form and a health &
safety induction - details on our website.
Hair & Beauty Services
One of the benefits of being a WITT student
is that you can take advantage of discounted
hair and beauty treatments. Our training salons,
Industrie and Ātaahua, offer cut-price services
by students with guidance by their expert tutors.
Look and feel your best, all while helping fellow
students work towards their hairdressing or
beauty qualifications.
Industrie – Hair & Beauty Salon
Industrie is WITT’s Hairdressing and Beauty
Training Salon located on New Plymouth campus
and it offers hairdressing and beauty therapy
treatments at reduced rates.
Visit the team at Ground Floor, A block, or
phone 06 757 3282 for appointments.
Ātaahua – Hair Salon
Ātaahua is WITT’s Hairdressing Training
Salon located in South Taranaki and it offers
hairdressing at reduced rates. A treatment list is available at
the salon or on our website.
Pop into the salon at 13A Union Street, Hāwera Bookings are required.
or phone 06 278 3939 for an appointment.
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Get involved
Student leaders, ambassadors and events on campus
iWITT Student Leaders
iWITT is our student intranet. It’s where you’ll Want to represent the student voice?
find information on upcoming events, details on Become a Student Leader and have your voice
WITT services, announcements and news stories, heard. Act as a liaison between the institute and
student policies and procedures, programme the student body. Elections take place at the
regulations and useful links. You can access start of the academic year.
iWITT on any WITT computer on campus.
Contact 06 757 3100 ext 8768
We also have several display screens around z.hinton@witt.ac.nz
campus to let you know of upcoming events.
Make sure you’re following us on Facebook and
Instagram to keep up to date. Student Ambassadors Student voice
Student Ambassadors are casual student
employees who work as members of the WITT
Feedback & surveys
marketing team. They assist with events, expos,
Follow us on social! campus tours or wherever student helpers are
Providing opportunities for feedback is an important part of our duty to you.
By listening to the student voice, we are able improve your experience.
Stay up to date with news and events by needed. If you’re interested in earning a little
WITT runs surveys each year – the First Impressions Survey (near the start of trimester)
following us: extra money while studying, apply to become a
and the Student Satisfaction Survey as well as a chance to give feedback on your
student ambassador!
/WesternInstituteofTechnologyatTaranaki programme and tutors. We encourage you to have your say.
@witt_taranaki Contact 06 757 3100 ext 8808 You can always email feedback or suggestions to info@witt.ac.nz
marketing@witt.ac.nz
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Financing your study Student services
StudyLink and scholarships Health & Wellness
Te Puna Manaaki (Wellness Hub) provides free,
confidential health and medical care, counselling
StudyLink It is important that you apply early and
and chaplaincy to WITT students. If you need
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social support, are experiencing any barriers to your
have your RealMe Login, IRD number
Development. They help students make learning, feeling unwell on campus, or just need
and bank account numbers handy
informed choices about their student finance, a listening ear then come and see one of the
before you start your application.
how to apply for it and manage it online. friendly staff at Te Puna Manaaki.
StudyLink has a range of ways to help fund your • Counsellor
study including Student Allowances and Student
• Doctor/Nurse
Loans.
• Chaplain
Student allowances • Disability Coordinator
This is a weekly payment to help with your cost • Youth Guarantee support team
of living while you study full-time and does not
have to be paid back. Visit Te Puna Manaaki, B Block ground floor or
call 06 757 3100 ext 8775
Student loans
These are to help finance your study and are Study Support
broken into three parts – compulsory fees,
Te Whare Mātauranga (Learning
course-related costs and/or living costs. Loans
must be paid back and repayments start when Resource Centre)
you start working. You need to apply for your You’ll find it all here - a wide selection of books,
loan as soon as possible. magazines and journals, access to a wealth of
For more information contact StudyLink on online resources including e-books, e-journals,
0800 88 99 00 or www.studylink.govt.nz and article databases, access to computers,
group study spaces, photocopiers and printers,
quiet study areas and space to relax.
Employment and
Need a hand with your application? Careers Advice
The team in Kopa Manaaki can help. You’ll have access to: We can help you find the programme that is
Pop into F Block; call (06) 757 3100 ext 8978
• our well-resourced library right for you, find jobs while you’re studing
or email a.prestney@witt.ac.nz.
• e-resources available 24/7 and help you to be ready when your studies
are done.
• friendly, IT-capable staff who can help you
Scholarships connect & reach for what you need WITT’s Careers Advisor can help find the
• study support right study option or pathway for you, or
There are many scholarships available to assist
chat through options if you’re considering a
with your study costs.
new career.
For more information on what is available, how Our learning advisors and librarians are experts
to apply and contact information visit on study techniques and research skills and Our Industry Training & Employment
witt.ac.nz/study-at-witt/scholarships can give you tips to prepare for exams and Coordinator can also help you find
assignments. placement and internship opportunities,
GivME is a searchable database of over 2,100 part-time work or graduate positions.
Get started by heading to the library website The Employment and Careers Team are
awards, scholarships and grants and is New
to book an appointment with the team from available on campus in New Plymouth, and
Zealand’s most comprehensive source of
anywhere, anytime or call into the library and also available online or over the phone by
scholarship information.
chat to the team. Access Te Whare Mātauranga appointment.
WITT students can access GivME via services in person on New Plymouth campus, or
witt.ac.nz/study-at-witt/scholarships online/ on the phone if you’re in South Taranaki Book with Careers Advisor online
or needing help from home. Email careeradvice@witt.ac.nz
Contact the Scholarship Coordinator at or call 0800 WITT NZ.
scholarships@witt.ac.nz.
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Māori & Pacific Support Student Job Search
Kopa Manaaki SJS is a free service for WITT students aimed at
The Māori and Pacific Centre is a helping students find jobs. From one-off jobs
kaupapa Māori space on New Plymouth around the home through to full-time graduate
campus where students can come for positions, SJS is a student’s one-stop-shop for
whakawhanaungatanga. It is a great hang- earning as you learn and gaining valuable on-
out and study area with computers, kitchen the-job experience.
facilities and a friendly support team. Ready to start the search?
Although based on New Plymouth campus Simply visit sjs.co.nz and register as a WITT
our kaitakawaenga team are just a phone student. From there you can apply for advertised
Staying safe
call away and here to help wherever you’re positions or give SJS a call on 0800 757 562 to
studying. They provide a range of cultural discuss the position further.
and pastoral support services to encourage
and tautoko all Māori and Pacific students to
achieve their study goals. They are here to International Support
support you on your learning journey. International support staff help international All staff and students are responsible for keeping
students with course applications and WITT a safe place to learn and work.
Our kaitakawaenga team can help you with: enrolments, visas, travel and health insurance, Concerns and Harassment
• Pastoral support from a holistic view point travel arrangements, airport pick-ups, Remember
accommodation support, pastoral care, cultural Your time as a WITT student should be
• StudyLink help • report hazards to your tutor or a WITT staff a rewarding and fun experience. We are
and personal support and many opportunities to
• Scholarship support member committed to providing you with a safe
join in various events and experience Kiwi life.
• Iwi/Whakapapa connections international@witt.ac.nz • always follow the health and safety and inclusive place to learn, and any form
guidelines of your tutor of harassment or bullying will not be
kaitakawaenga@witt.ac.nz tolerated.
Youth Guarantee • in the event of an emergency call 111
WITT has dedicated staff to support students in • make sure you are familiar with the If you have any feedback, or concerns
the Youth Guarantee Scheme. Youth Guarantee emergency exits, fire alarms, evacuation about your safety or the safety of others,
Accessibility Support support workers engage with students, tutors procedures and assembly points please talk to your tutor or someone in the
A range of support services are available to and families to help young learners succeed in Te Puna Manaaki team.
• evacuate the building immediately when you
students with disabilities including enrolment their study journey. yg@witt.ac.nz hear a fire alarm, and meet at the assembly
assistance, specialist equipment and furniture,
point outlined on the safety station wall
reader/writers, car parking, exam arrangements,
information and advocacy. We encourage
Lost property • report all accidents, fires and ‘near misses’ to
students to get in contact before you start your Lost property can be handed in or reported to your tutor.
course. disability@witt.ac.nz Te Puna Manaaki - B Block (ground floor).
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Campus Maps South Taranaki Campus
40A Union Street, Hāwera
New Plymouth Campus Information/Registry
Emergency phone
20 Bell Street, New Plymouth
Food & drink
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Be Your Best
Just ask!
Get in touch
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0800 WITT NZ
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