UCOL alumni Kokoa Nashi win NZ’s iconic Battle of the Bands
UCOL are proud to celebrate the musical achievements of Manawatū band Kokoa Nashi.
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Getting UCOL Future Ready: change process complete
UCOL has shared the final decisions for its change process, Getting UCOL Future Ready, with kaimahi today.
Autonomy for UCOL - a big win for local community
Following yesterday’s post-cabinet announcement, UCOL is pleased to share that the organisation has been listed as one of 10 polytechnics to return to autonomy with local governance from 1 January 2026.
UCOL celebrates creative kaiako and graduates’ work in new exhibition
UCOL are proud to celebrate the artistic talents of creative UCOL kaiako and past graduates at a new exhibition at Te Manawa.
Samoan Language Week celebrated with collaborative bilingual Samoan Children’s Album launch
In celebration of Samoan Language Week, Malamalama Moni Aoga Amata (MMAA) and celebrated children’s music group The KaRs are proud to announce the release of their debut bilingual Samoan early childhood album: a 10-song collection designed to uplift and preserve the Samoan language for future generations.
UCOL and Horowhenua College teacher join forces to help refugees learn English
UCOL is proud to announce a partnership with Horowhenua College music and Spanish teacher, Fernando Figueroa, to provide English language lessons for Latin American former refugee and migrant families in the Horowhenua and Kāpiti rohe.
Ian McKelvie Appointed UCOL Community Advisor to Strengthen Regional Connections
Ian McKelvie Appointed UCOL Community Advisor to Strengthen Regional Connections
New Pūhoro x UCOL Partnership to Empower Māori STEMM Students
UCOL and Pūhoro STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori) Academy are proud to announce a new partnership to support first-year Māori STEMM students.
UCOL Building Apprentice Wins Regional Challenge
UCOL are proud to celebrate Carpentry ākonga, Campbell Poulton, who took out the annual New Zealand Certified Builders Manawatū Regional Apprentice Challenge, earning himself a spot at the national conference and challenge next month.
UCOL begins change proposal 'Getting UCOL Future-Ready'
UCOL has begun consulting with its kaimahi (staff) on a proposal for getting UCOL Future-Ready.