Tauranga campus

The Tauranga campus is open Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 5:00pm. Outside of these times, you can access the building as follows:

• Monday - Friday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm – you will need your Student ID card to enter the building through any main entrance.
• Monday - Friday, 10:00pm - 7:30am and on Saturdays and Sundays – access only to the 24-hour computer lab, and rooms TCBD.1.27 and 1.30 if you have booked. You will need your Student ID card and pin number to enter the building through the entrance by the 24-hour lab, via the south side pathway off Durham Lane.

You need to use your Student ID card to access the building after-hours and when using the computer lab and other services. 

Student Kitchenette

Situated on the Ground floor, there are six microwaves, a sink, access to boiled water and recycling stations. The kitchenette can be accessed Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 10.00pm.

Vending Machines & Filtered Cold Water

There are food vending machines in two locations on campus - opposite the 24-hour computer lab/library on Level 1 and in the student kitchenette on the Ground floor. Water fountains/stations are located on all levels near the toilet facilities on the Durham Street side of the building.

Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the Ground floor and Level 1. Separate male and female toilets are situated on Levels 1, 2 and 3. Accessibility toilets are on each level. Student showers are located on the Ground floor.

Recycling Stations & Worm Farms

Recycling bins are located near the toilet facilities on each level of the building. Please take care to place clean recycling in the correct bins as contaminated items will see the whole bin load sent to landfill.

As part of our efforts to reduce our waste outputs, we have partnered with WhyWaste to provide worm farms on campus. There is a green food bin in the the student kitchenette for food scraps. Please help us to keep the worms happy and healthy by referring to the signage as to what the worms can and cannot eat.

Lockers, Secure Device Chargers & Charging Points

Lockers and secure device chargers are available on a six-hour timer and are situated on each level near the toilet facilities. Power points and USB chargers can be found built into the furniture and throughout the building on each level.

Student Deck/Courtyard

On Level 3, an outdoor deck offers a study and social space with seating and beanbags to chill out and enjoy spectacular views across the city.

Meeting Rooms

Meeting rooms are available for groups of four or more students to book for 1-hour time slots. Room 1.19 is available Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 10pm, and rooms 1.27 and 1.30 are available from Monday - Friday, 5pm to 7.30am and on Saturdays and Sundays. Book a meeting room.

PhD Room

The postgraduate room on level 4 is available to PhD students 24/7. There is a kitchenette adjacent to the room for student use.

Your Supervisor can request your access.

Students enrolled in a 120 point Masters (Research) may be granted access to the room if space is available. Your Supervisor should email a request to uwt@waikato.ac.nz for management consideration.

Coastal Marine Field Station (CMFS)

The Coastal Marine Field Station located at 58 Cross Road in Sulphur Point is a hub for ground-breaking research being conducted in Tauranga Harbour and around the Bay of Plenty. Undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science will be taught by staff of the Field Station, and postgraduate students will undertake supervised field work and research. Students completing hands-on work will also have access to specialised equipment.

Facility for Aquaculture Research of Macroalgae (FARM)

The 1000sqm state-of-the-art Facility for Aquaculture Research of Macroalgae sits opposite the Coastal Marine Field Station in Sulphur Point. It is ideally situated for marine conservation and the developing aquaculture economy in the region.

UoW Adams Centre for High Performance

The Adams Centre for High Performance located at 52 Miro Street in Mount Maunganui contains the latest equipment for testing and research into sports science. Postgraduate students studying health, sport and human performance will have access to an environmental chamber, high performance gym, recovery pools, science laboratory and sports medicine and rehabilitation services.

Student Services Team

Our Student Services Team is located in The Hub on Level 1, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. They are able to provide advice and support throughout your university journey.

Accommodation

Our Accommodation Coordinator can assist students looking for accommodation in Tauranga.

Accessibility Services

The University of Waikato is committed to providing equity in education. Our accessibility services provide support to impaired students to ensure that everyone has access to all areas of campus life. Find out more about accessibility services.

Library Services

Students are able to access the full range of library services, be it accessing electronic / print resources or requesting an online or in-person library consultation. Find out more about Library services in Tauranga. 

Student Learning

A learning support advisor is available for 20-minute drop-ins on weekdays from 11am - 1pm daily, or longer consultations if necessary. You can book an appointment online.

e-Tuts

The Tauranga campus e-Tuts are students that support both staff and students with e-Learning tools such as the G Suite of Google products, Panopto, Mahara and TurnItIn.

ITS Support

Our ITS Tech Desk is located in The Hub on Level 1. IT support is available Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. If the desk is unattended you can also call 0800 Waikato ext. 4008 for help. For teaching room support please use the phone in the room to call the hotline on 6066.

Māori Support

Te Pūoho ki Te Toka a Tirikawa Māori support, located in room 1.20 on Level 1, is a group of experienced university students or kaiāwhina from different schools of study. They have a wealth of knowledge and tips to help you successfully navigate your academic journey.

Health and Wellbeing Services

Our student health nurse, located in room 1.25 on Level 1, offers a wide range of services. Find out more about student health services.

Careers & Employability Services

Check out the range of career development tools and support we offer to our students, including the Employability Plus Award (EPA).

Work-Integrated Learning

Our work-integrated learning (WIL) papers create a link between academic learning and the practical applications of this learning in the workplace. WIL is a compulsory component of all University of Waikato’s undergraduate degrees. Find out more information about WIL. Contact the WIL team via email wilcu@waikato.ac.nz.

Waikato Students’ Union

The Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) is committed to ensuring you are heard on campus and get the best out of your university experience. Dedicated WSU representatives are available to help students in need of independent advice, support with hardship issues or who want to start a club. WSU Tauranga is situated in room 1.21 on Level 1. Keep updated with news, events, giveaways and more via their social media Facebook and Instagram.

Chaplaincy

University chaplains are available for pastoral support regardless of your background or beliefs. If you need to talk to someone, Brother Andrew McKean visits the Tauranga campus regularly. Find out more about chaplaincy.

Security

Textbooks & Course Readings

We encourage our students to use transport options such as public transport, car-sharing and cycling.

Cycling

There are more than 40 bike racks available around campus and under cover in the Bongard Centre basement.

A secure storage facility for approximately 48 bikes/scooters is located underneath 184 Cameron Road (opposite the city campus, Durham Lane side, to the left of the 'Kotahitanga' mural by Mr G). Students need to request swipe card access from the Student Services team in The Hub in person, by email or phone 07 262 0500. It will take up to 24 hours for access to be actioned. Students should also secure their bike/scooter within the storage facility.

For students who opt to cycle to campus, there are two showers on the Ground level for student use.

To find out more information about cycling in Tauranga, please visit the Tauranga City Council Cycling Network website.

Parking

There is no on-campus parking available. If you plan to drive to campus, there are paid car parks in the city centre. Find out more about the parking fees in the city centre.

Students are reminded not to park in private parking space or retail parks to prevent their vehicles from being ticketed, towed or clamped. The visitor parks outside the 24-hour labs are strictly for visitors to the campus during business hours. They may be also be reserved for visitors attending after-hours events.

Mobility Parking

There are two mobility parks at the city campus, located outside the Durham Lane entrance, as well as Tauranga City Council mobility parks on-street, off-street and in parking buildings. Visit our Drive to Campus page for more information.

Buses, the Kaimai Shuttle & Regional Bus Service

In Tauranga, there are a range of local bus routes and discounts to make your journey to campus easy and affordable.

Get a Bee Card and register it with your tertiary concession to receive cheaper fares. For students aged from 19 years old and younger than 25, the Youth + Bee Card entitles you to travel at half the Region's adult fare. Visit BeeCard for more information.

Most buses transit through the bus depot on Willow Street, a short walk from campus. Check bus timetables via BayBus.

The Kaimai Shuttle is a free service for students who need to travel between regions for university matters. Students must register to use this service.

Carpooling and RideLink

Carpooling is a great option for travelling sustainably and to help save money by splitting the cost of driving and parking among several commuters. The NZTA has carpooling information and there are several national carpooling services such as Lets Carpool- a public site that will put you in touch with other drivers/passengers who use a similar route. Spread the word, these services are most valuable when their user base increases.