As a student at Manukau Institute of Technology, you are required to read, understand and abide by the following regulations and policies.

Student regulations

Regulations are detailed documents that set out the rules governing matters affecting all students at NZIST. Regulations are binding and are reviewed regularly.

Student Regulations 2026 (Size: 2 MB | Modified: 14/01/2026)
Akonga Policy 2025 (Formerly Student Regulations) (Size: 771 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
Akonga Policy 2024 (Formerly Student Regulations) (Size: 779 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
Akonga Policy 2023 (Formerly Student Regulations) (Size: 872 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
Student Regulations 2022 (Size: 849 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)

NZIST regulations and frameworks (2023-2025)

These regulations may continue to apply during the transition from NZIST to the new MIT and Unitec legal entity (effective 1 January 2026) until updated versions are released. Email studentlife@manukau.ac.nz with any questions.

Te Kawa Maiorooro (Educational Regulatory Framework) (Size: 669 KB | Modified: 21/07/2025)

Ākonga appeals policy (Size: 213 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
Ākonga Concerns and Complaints Policy (Size: 170 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)

Policies

Policies are generally more specific to MIT and how we do things here. They are approved by the Executive Director or Academic Committee. Policies provide high-level direction and guidance, establish key principles and responsibilities, set fundamental requirements and limit and allocate responsibilities. Policies are binding and are reviewed regularly. Some policies are approved by NZIST and apply at a national level.

HR10 Smoke-Free Policy (Size: 463 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
AM10 Intellectual Property Policy (Size: 300 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
MIT Standard Charges (Size: 153 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
ICT6 Information Security Policy (Size: 247 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
ICT1 Acceptable Use Policy (Size: 252 KB | Modified: 03/04/2025)
MIT Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy (August 2025) (Size: 334 KB | Modified: 20/08/2025)
Interim Privacy Policy (Size: 306 KB | Modified: 14/01/2026)
Interim Privacy Procedure (Size: 291 KB | Modified: 14/01/2026)
Student Concerns, Complaints and Appeals (Size: 469 KB | Modified: 14/01/2026)
Student Misconduct Procedures (Size: 354 KB | Modified: 14/01/2026)
AM3 Fee Payment Policy and Procedures (MIT) (Size: 489 KB | Modified: 20/01/2026)
AM4 Withdrawals and Refunds Policy and Procedures (MIT Domestic Students) (Size: 482 KB | Modified: 20/01/2026)
AM5 Withdrawals and Refunds Policy and Procedures (MIT International Students) (Size: 489 KB | Modified: 20/01/2026)