Harassment Contact Network

EIT is opposed to any form of unacceptable behaviour. As an institution we accept responsibility for providing and maintaining a work and learning environment free from harassment, discrimination and objectionable behaviour.

Harassment Contact Network

EIT has a network of Harassment Contact People whose role is to offer support and help you to explore your options when dealing with a case of harassment.

Any Harassment Contact Person is able to:

• Listen to complaints or concerns and be supportive.
• Explain what unacceptable behaviour is and assist staff and students to identify the type/s of complaint (e.g. racial harassment).
• Provide information and options for dealing with unacceptable behaviour.
• Discuss options and resolution procedures which are available.
• Support staff and students when meeting with, or writing to the other party.
• Provide information on the EIT Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Procedure and Guideline.
• Explain the support services available.
• If necessary, provide support after the complaints process is finished.

Discussions with a Contact Person are confidential and will not be divulged to a third person without agreement.

The following people belong to the Harassment Contact Network. Please feel free to contact one of them if necessary.

Hawke's Bay

Les Blair

Greetings my name is Les Blair and I am a lecturer within the School of Health and Sport Science. Harassment is an important issue which we need to be aware of. My role will be to provide you with appropriate advice and support, in a confidential manner.
I can be contacted either by email, lblair@eit.ac.nz or by phone, extension 4378.

 

 

 

Te Rina Paranihi

Ko Te Rina Paranihi taku ingoa
Nō Whanganui ahau, engari i tipu ake au ki Heretaunga

I am a Secretary with Te Ūranga Waka and have worked here since 2015.  I believe that all Staff and Students have the right to feel safe in their study and work environment. If you feel you are being unfairly treated and need to talk confidentially please contact one of the Harassment Contact Team members. We are here to listen and provide appropriate advice and support. I can be contacted at tparanihi@eit.ac.nz or by phone, extension 5610.

 

 

 

 

Auckland

Glenn Shadbolt

I am the Academic Advisor for the Auckland Campus. We should all feel safe in our work and study environment, and free from harassment or bullying. So if you feel that you are being harassed, bullied, or subjected to any other unwelcome behavior you can contact me by email at gshadbolt@eit.ac.nz or by phone at 09 979 9448.

 

 

 

 

Luana Clarke

Kia ora, my name is Luana Clarke and I am the Receptionist for EIT’s Auckland Campus. It is my belief that all staff and students should feel secure at EIT and if that is compromised that they have a safe channel through which to discuss the problem. I have personally used harassment contact networks while studying and in employment. Due to these experiences I trust that networks can successfully provide the necessary support for people to advocate for themselves, whether that be personally or through other mediums. If you are experiencing any unwelcome behaviours from anyone at EIT, be they staff or student, I would be happy to be of service to you. You can come and visit me at the reception where we can find a private place to chat or contact me at lclarke@eit.ac.nz or on 09 979 9410.

 

 

 

 

Tairāwhiti

Hazel Tidman

Kia ora I am the Team Leader, Library and Learning Support. It is important that as a student or staff member you feel comfortable and safe while at EIT. If you experience any behaviour that is intimidating or unwelcome you can talk to one of the harassment contact team confidentially about your concerns. To contact me you can ask for me in the library, email htidman@eit.ac.nz or ring my extension 7855.