Hawke’s Bay Campus Rebuild
Campus Rebuild and Extended Campus Information
This page contains all the relevant information following Cyclone Gabrielle and updates about our extended campus locations, programme delivery and the rebuild.
EIT Hawke's Bay Campus
We are pleased to announce that the Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale is set to partially reopen for some key programmes from semester two.
A lot of hard work has gone in to get us to this point and we are pleased that several of our programmes requiring specialist facilities will move back on campus in July. Your programme co-ordinator will be in touch to discuss if and how this affects you.
Thank you for how you have adapted to a move to our extended campus around Hawke’s Bay, but this announcement is the first step on the road to the reopening of the Hawke’s Campus.
You will find further updates on this page in the coming weeks.
Manaaki Fund
We’re making funding available to support ākonga (students) impacted by the Cyclone Gabrielle. Impacted ākonga can receive up to a $400 one-off direct payment. It won’t need to be paid back.
To find out more before you apply please check out the FAQ below.
FAQs
Enrolment, Loans and Allowances
What is happening with my enrolment?
We are beginning to process applications and enrolments again. If we need more info from you we will be sensitive to your situation.
When will my programme start?
We don’t yet know revised start dates for some programmes, so your enrolment confirmation letter may be outdated. Specific updates to your programme will, in time be communicated to you by your tutor or programme coordinator.
What about Studylink?
Studylink have advised they will still pay your fees (if you applied for Studylink loans and/or allowances) and your allowance based on our pre cyclone intended dates. We will work with them and you when dates change.
If you hadn’t completed your loan or allowance application with Studylink, we are working through that and will provide the minimum amount of information they need to complete that. In time, we may need to more formally complete that process.
If you are worried about payment of your programme fees, please talk to us, we are sensitive to what you might be experiencing.
Do I need to formally withdraw within two weeks to get a full refund?
No, we’re closed, so you are not expected to complete the formal withdrawal process within two weeks. We will advise new dates for you as soon as we can.
Current Student Info
I can’t log in to EITonline
EITonline is currently not available. We are working on getting it online as soon as possible. Be sure to check the email addresses that you gave EIT for any communication from your tutor/lecturer, including Cloudfolio (if you have an account). Google Classroom and Teams is still working.
A few handy links:
- Office.com (Use your EIT email and password to login)
- EIT Library Study Guides
Study Help
Who do I contact for support with my learning?
Students are welcome to contact a Learning Advisor for assignment and study skills support in the following ways:
- Email LearningAdvisors@eit.ac.nz with your details: Name, Student ID, Course, Campus, Details of support needed.
- For assignment writing support, the assignment task, rubric, and a copy of your work must be attached to the email.
- Attend online drop-in. Drop-in is available from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday for 10 to 15 minutes with a Learning Advisor. Use the Click here to join the meeting link to enter the Teams waiting room
Manaaki Fund
How can I apply?
Whichever part of Te Pūkenga you study at, the team there will be able to help. We will actively reach out to those ākonga who are most affected and support them to access the fund.
You can apply for the one-off grant here. Contact us if you have any questions or need support.
What can I use the money for?
The funding can be used in whichever way will help you get back to your studies. It could be for programme materials, living costs, transport, clothing or something else.
When will I hear back and receive my payment?
We’re setting up a dedicated team within our central Te Pūkenga team who’ll process the applications. The team will work through applications as quickly as possible but will prioritise those applications from people living in the areas most impacted by the extreme weather – that is Hawke’s Bay, East Coast/Tairāwhiti and Northland, followed by Auckland.
We’ll make two payment runs a week, Tuesday and Friday. The funds will appear in your account within a few business days of payment being made.
I don’t have access to the internet at the moment, how can I access the form?
Give us a call at EIT | Te Pūkenga, phone 06 974 8000 and one of the team will be able to apply for the grant on your behalf.
What information do you need from me?
Where you are enrolled, some personal information ie your name, contact details and evidence of your bank account number, general details on what you need support with and how much funding you need.
If my course is cancelled do I need to pay it back?
No.
My application to enrol hasn’t been confirmed yet, am I still eligible?
Yes, so long as you submitted your enrolment before the severe weather events you are eligible.
Student Wellbeing
We recognise that Cyclone Gabrielle and the subsequent closure of our Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale will be having an impact on our learners in a range of ways. Our message is, look after yourselves, and reach out for help when you need. You can access welfare support through Civil Defence and Vitae Services.
Diana Kirton, Counsellor will be available for EIT students from Monday 27th through The Doctors, Greenmeadows. Diana is available Monday – Wednesday 8am – 6pm each week. Please text her on 027 272 1660 for an appointment.
Ministry of Social Development has made funds available for those affected by the floods. Click here for more info.
Urgent accommodation and urgent flooding issues – (building and infrastructure) contact welfare@hbemergency.govt.nz or visit your local Civil Defence Centre.
Who to Contact
If you need support or advice with your enrolment or studies following Cyclone Gabrielle and the closure of our campus we are here to help.
Please contact your programme co-ordinator or administrator for queries about your programme. If you are unsure who this is please contact us on 0800 22 55 348 or info@eit.ac.nz and we will do our best to connect you.
Below is a list of email addresses that you might find useful. Using these email addresses will direct your query to the appropriate department.
- LearningAdvisors@eit.ac.nz for assignment writing and study skills support support
- g23@eit.ac.nz for student concerns and questions about the impact of cyclone Gabriele on your learning
- domesticapplications@eit.ac.nz for queries from NZ residents and citizens about the status of their enrolment
- international@eit.ac.nz for international student support and concerns
- twist@eit.ac.nz for Library support
- disabilityhb@eit.ac.nz for support with disability learning and support
- culturalhb@eit.ac.nz for scholarship support, Pouwhirinaki and Pacifica support
- info@eit.ac.nz. for general enquiries
DISCLAIMER: Following Cyclone Gabrielle, a weather event that significantly affected the Hawkes Bay region in New Zealand in February 2023, many programmes and courses previously delivered from EIT’s Taradale campus are now being delivered from nearby alternative locations. EIT is committed to ensuring that all programmes and courses we deliver, regardless of the delivery approach or location, continue to comply with the Educational Regulatory Framework Te Kawa Maiorooro.