Ara Social Work

4pm update: Ara campuses reopening tomorrow

Kia ora koutou
Ara campuses will reopen tomorrow, 24 June 2026. Please note that all campuses will remain closed today.

I know today has been unsettling, and I want to acknowledge the disruption to your mahi and study. Thank you for your calm and cooperative response.

Ngā mihi
Darren Mitchell
Chief Executive, Ara Institute of Canterbury

1PM Update:

All Ara campuses remain closed. We do not yet have a timeframe for reopening.

We will send another update at 4pm or sooner if the situation changes. Please continue to rely on official Ara channels for confirmed information.

We appreciate your patience.

11AM Update:

All Ara campuses are currently closed following a recent bomb threat.

We will provide updates on our website and through official staff and student channels as confirmed information becomes available.

For the full update, please visit our website:
https://www.ara.ac.nz/news-and-events/news-stories/bomb-threat/

🌟“Under Rory's leadership, IFSW strengthened its global influence and voice, deepened engagement with international institutions, and advanced social work's contribution to social development, human rights, environmental justice, and collective wellbeing. His leadership helped shape global conversations on the importance of relationships, community resilience, Indigenous knowledge, and people-centred approaches to social change.”🌟

ANZASW Acknowledges the Service and Leadership of Dr Rory Truell

The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW) acknowledges the significant contribution of Dr Rory Truell following the announcement of his departure as Secretary-General of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

For the past 15 years, ANZASW has proudly honoured Rory with Honorary Special Membership in recognition of his distinguished social work career in Aotearoa New Zealand and his enduring contribution to the profession both nationally and internationally.

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With rising fuel prices and cost of living, trainee nurses, teachers, medical students, midwives and social workers are only just able to keep their heads above water.

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Ka rawe!

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Awesome work e te whānau 🙌

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