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Tuesday July 7
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10.00am to 10.30am - Mihi Whakatau – Official university welcome and morning tea
In personCoLabWelcomes and toursNau mai, haere mai ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa. E mihi atu nei ki ā koe me tō whānau i tēnei wā.
Kia ū, kia mau ki te ara o te mātauranga, ā, kia kaha.
Welcome to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University. A special occasion for all new tauira (students) and whānau as well. We invite you to join us to welcome you to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.
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10.00am to 2.00pm - Te Rau Tauawhi Semester Two catch-up
In personNau Mai 9B14SocialAn opportunity to come into Nau Mai and catch up with Te Rau Tauawhi staff.
Kai and drinks are courtesy of Te Rau Tauawhi. Staff will be on hand to help with any questions or queries you have.
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10.30am to 11.30am - Massey 101
In personCoLabSupport and adviceHear from your Massey Guides about all the things you need to know to thrive in your first semester at university. They’ll give you all the insider tips about being a student in Wellington. We strongly recommend all first-year students attend a Massey 101 session.
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11.30am to 12.30pm - Campus tours
In personCoLabWelcomes and toursJoin our Massey Guides for a tour around campus. Discover where to find essential places and services. You'll also find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch with Te Tira Ahu Pae - your student association
In personPyramidSocialJoin us for a BBQ.
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1.00pm to 4.00pm - College of Creative Arts welcome, afternoon tea and zines
In person12D04Creative artsLearn everything you need to know about starting in the College of Creative Arts (CoCA). This is a great chance to meet other new students and staff. Join us for afternoon tea with light refreshments at 1pm, then stay for course selection, timetable support and zine-making.
We’ll help sort out your timetable and studio/workshop enrolments.
Wednesday July 8
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9.00am to 12.00pm - International orientation
In person5H11Welcomes and toursReceive important information in person, meet the Student Wellbeing Advisors, Massey Guides and International Student Liaison and ask any questions you may have. Lunch will be included.
This session is compulsory for onshore international students and your attendance will be recorded.
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10.00am to 11.00am - College of Creative Arts - new Māori and Pacific students meet and greet
In personPuawānanga classroom - block 12 level BCreative artsMāoriPacificTauira starting studies at the College of Creative Arts (CoCA) in Semester Two are invited to meet and greet our Māori and Pacific staff from across CoCA. There will also be support for understanding timetables and course planning.
It’s an informal way to connect with staff as well as spend some time in our dedicated Puawānanga classroom.
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11.00am to 2.00pm - Te Rau Tauawhi Matariki Herenga Waka ki Nau Mai
In personNau Mai 9B14SocialCome to Nau Mai for a kai and waka building activity to celebrate Matariki 2026. To align with the slogan, Matariki Herenga Waka, we will be making our own clay waka.
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11.00am to 1.00pm - Pasifika students drop into the Fale
In personFale, Block 9, B11PacificPasifika students can drop into the Wellington Fale and check in with Fina and Akanesi. Come and hear about the services available to you and meet our Pacific staff on the Wellington campus.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Campus tours
In personPyramidWelcomes and toursJoin our Massey Guides for a tour around campus. Discover where to find essential places and services. You'll also find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch
In personPyramidSocialJoin us for free kai.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Student services showcase
In personPyramidSupport and adviceCome along to find out all about the services and support Massey has to offer you.
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1.00pm to 3.30pm - Te Tumu Whakatipu welcome
In person5C18Welcomes and toursIf you're enrolled in the Certificate of University Preparation or the Certificate in Foundation Studies, we can't wait to meet you at this session.
Join us to connect with fellow ākonga and our team.
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1.00pm to 2.00pm - Design tour
In personBlock 12 Level C LobbyCreative artsJoin our design faculty for a tour of the design-specific spaces and studios you will be using during your time with us. Find out how to navigate our labrythine buildings to discover where your classes will be held.
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1.00pm to 2.00pm - Fine Arts tour
In personBlock 12 Level C ConcourseCreative artsJoin our fine arts faculty for a tour of the fine arts-specific spaces and studios you will be using during your time with us. Find out how to navigate our labrythine buildings to discover where your classes will be held.
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1.00pm to 2.00pm - Music tour
In personBlock 1 LobbyCreative artsJoin our music faculty for a tour of the music-specific spaces and studios you will be using during your time with us. Find out how to navigate our labrythine buildings to discover where your classes will be held.
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1.00pm to 2.00pm - Screen Arts tour
In personBlock 1 LobbyCreative artsJoin our screen arts faculty for a tour of the acreen arts-specific spaces and studios you will be using during your time with us. Find out how to navigate our labrythine buildings to discover where your classes will be held.
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2.00pm to 3.00pm - Agribusiness,Agricultural Sci, Animal Sci, Earth & Environmental Sci, Horticultural Sci
Online onlySciencesCome to this session to meet key lecturers, find out what to expect from your distance agricultural science related studies at Massey and where to get information and advice. This is for all students studying the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Agribusiness
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Animal Science
- Bachelor of Earth & Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Horticultural Science.
Thursday July 9
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10.00am to 4.00pm - Te Rau Tauawhi movie day
In personNau Mai 9B14SocialMovie Day in Nau Mai before we all get to relax over Matariki weekend. Snacks and drinks from 10 am and lunch will be at 12 noon.
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11.00am to 1.00pm - Massey guides info desk
In personPyramidWelcomes and toursSupport and adviceVisit our Massey Guides at their info desk if you would like help with Portal, Stream and other issues.
Please bring your laptop with you if you need help with Portal or Stream.
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11.30am to 12.00pm - Study skills 101
In personCFLS / 5A43 in the libraryWelcomes and toursSupport and adviceStudy Skills 101 is a practical, introductory workshop offered during Orientation week. It helps students understand what’s expected as they begin their studies and introduces the wide range of support available through the Centre for Learner Success.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Campus highlights tour
In personPyramidWelcomes and toursExplore key spaces such as reception, the gym, study areas, Māori and Pacific support, student services and the library. Perfect if you usually study from home but want to know what’s here when you visit campus.
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12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch
In personPyramidSocialJoin us for free kai.
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1.00pm to 1.30pm - Library tour
In personLibraryWelcomes and toursDrop in to the Library and our team can take you on a tour and show you what resources are available to you as a student.
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7.00pm to 8.00pm - Massey Business School welcome
In personBusinessConnect with other Massey Business School students, meet some of your core teachers, hear great advice from experienced students and get familiar with the support and opportunities open to you.