Auckland campus orientation - Ahunga ki Ōtehā

Diverse minds is an online meet up and support group for Massey’s neurodivergent community. It is a chance to share our lived experiences and grow practical skills. We encourage everyone to come along. Having your camera on or speaking is optional.

Join us to chat about with visas, ID, admin support and information support. For international students with surnames beginning with the letters A to M, please attend on Monday 17 February. If your surname begins with the letters N to Z, please attend on Tuesday 18 February.

Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Advisers can help with: checking to see what you need to complete, admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations and future pathways.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Mihi Whakatau mo Ākonga Māori hou ki Massey.

Join us to chat about with visas, ID, admin support and information support. For international students with surnames beginning with the letters A to M, please attend on Monday 17 February. If your surname begins with the letters N to Z, please attend on Tuesday 18 February.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Advisers can help with: checking to see what you need to complete, admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations and future pathways.

Mandarin translation is available at this session.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Advisers can help with: checking to see what you need to complete, admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations and future pathways.

Nau 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 (family) as well. Hear messages of welcome and words of support and inspiration from University staff and your Student Association Presidents, and enjoy kai (food) afterwards.

Hear 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 Auckland. We strongly recommend all first-year students attend a Massey 101 session.

Join our Massey Guides for a tour around campus. Discover where the essential places and services are that you need to know about and find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

Join Te Tira Ahu Pae, your students’ association at Massey University, as we welcome you to university life with a free BBQ in the sun!

Whakawhanaungatanga.

Get practical advice about developing good study habits and skills. Find out how to access support with your learning and assignments.

Join us online for a cuppa with a counsellor.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Drop in any time between 9am and 12.30pm to meet with an adviser. Advisers can help with: checking to see what you need to complete, admission and enrolment advice, planning your programme of study, course planning, changing your major or minor, workload management, understanding university regulations and future pathways.

Hear 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 Auckland. We strongly recommend all first-year students attend a Massey 101 session.

Join our Massey Guides for a tour around campus. Discover where the essential places and services are that you need to know about and find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.

Short tour
10:30am to 11.00am
11.00am to 11:30am

Long tour
10:30am to 11:30am

How to know what to do and when it needs to happen – this is an essential session on managing your timetable and course workload for the semester.

You will need your network set up for this session. Check how to get set up on Massey’s systems or drop into the Library for help getting connected.

Please bring a device with you.

Join Te Tira Ahu Pae, your students’ association at Massey University, as we welcome you to university life with a free BBQ in the sun!

Come along to our services showcase to find out all about the services and support Massey has to offer you.

Whakawhanaungatanga.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Join us for a movie and some snacks.

This session is compulsory for onshore international students and your attendance will be recorded. A chance to receive important information in person, meet the Student Wellbeing Advisors, Massey Guides, International Student Liaison and ask any questions you may have. Afternoon tea will be provided.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Need to know more about what is happening during the first week of orientation? Come along and sign up for the events happening throughout the week, get a schedule of events or register to help out.

Join Te Tira Ahu Pae, your students’ association at Massey University, as we welcome you to university life with a free BBQ in the sun!

Study-by-distance students, this one’s for you! You’ll be teamed up in groups of six in a live and immersive virtual escape room, where you’ll work together to solves puzzles and challenges.

RSVPs required, a link to sign up will be provided closer to the time.

Join us for movie night at Massey University! Relax, unwind, and enjoy a film with friends in a cozy atmosphere.

Snacks provided! All students are welcome.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Pop in to our Market Day to check out an amazing line up of stalls run by students, artists, craftspeople and local community groups! We’ll have food trucks on-site with live music and entertainment bringing the good vibes.

Need a break during orientation? Visit the Quiet Zone at Massey University – a peaceful space to relax, recharge or reflect away from the hustle and bustle.

This session provides a holistic understanding of writing assignments including using and acknowledging journal articles, and writing paragraphs and essays, with an emphasis on critical analysis.

Hop online as our Student Advocates talk you through helpful tips and tricks on how to be a successful study-by-distance learner, followed up with a fun online game.

Let's talk about what will help you feel good during the semester ahead so that you can best achieve your goals.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

A Night to Remember is an entertaining evening focused on the themes of sex, consent and keeping yourself safe in town. It is run by Massey with the support of local experts.

This is for halls residents only.

Hop online as our Student Advocates talk you through helpful tips and tricks on how to be a successful study-by-distance learner, followed up with a fun online game.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Need a break during orientation? Visit the Quiet Zone at Massey University – a peaceful space to relax, recharge or reflect away from the hustle and bustle.

Are you looking to join student clubs on campus and meet like-minded students? Make sure to come along to clubs’ day, one of our most vibrant days on campus!

Our student clubs will be hosting stall booths on campus, showcasing their passions, interests and activities for new members like you. From academic, cultural and social clubs to sports clubs, there’s something for everyone!

Learn time management skills to get on top of your studies.

Join Te Tira Ahu Pae, your students’ association at Massey University, as we welcome you to university life with a free BBQ in the sun!

Come along to our saucy sex-themed quiz night of fun and prizes, hosted by a fabulous Drag Queen! Round up your mates and spicy dates, or come along solo and we’ll help you form a team on the night!

RSVPs required, a link to sign up will be provided closer to the time.

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

Opportunity for students to connect with other like-minded people. Hear some tips on how to find your community.

Learn strategies to make your reading more efficient and productive as a learning tool.

Connect with other Massey students over some fun social games and enjoy a free sausage sizzle! On campus we’ll be hosting rounds of boardgames, videogames, Speed Mates, Family Feud and bingo.

Studying by Distance and unable to make it to campus? Not to worry! We’ll be hosting online games such as JackBox, Gartic Phone and social deduction games.

Enjoy a sweet treat before the games begin.

Studying by Distance and unable to make it to campus? Not to worry! We’ll be hosting online games such as JackBox, Gartic Phone and social deduction games.

Let's talk about what will help you feel good during the semester ahead so that you can best achieve your goals.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Come along for an evening of laughs with entertainment from awesome local comedians (to be announced closer to the date).

Come and view the Auckland Recreation Centre.

There will be free popsicles!

How fast can you make it around our Amazing Race challenge? Join our campus-wide race to challenge yourself, get to know important campus locations and compete for prizes.

Enjoy a sweet treat before the games begin.

Need a break during orientation? Visit the Quiet Zone at Massey University – a peaceful space to relax, recharge or reflect away from the hustle and bustle.

Put on your dancing shoes and brush on up on your banter – we're teaming up with local bars near every campus to host our Massey student night! We’ll have cheap drinks on the bar for all Massey enrolled students! Theme and locations will be announced closer to the time.

Identify the areas in your life where you hold the most potential with our Strength@Massey online workshop series! This is the introductory session.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

An introduction to the Library services and how to find a specific journal article and book.

An introduction to the Library services and how to find a specific journal article and book.

This session provides advice on advanced search techniques and how to use a range of databases effectively to ensure a thorough search of literature relevant to your topic.

Learn how to find journal articles and books on a topic using Discover.

Join us online to learn about the Massey Career Centre.

Join us for a workshop designed to help you find your core values and bring them into your daily life.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Learn how to find journal articles and books on a topic using Discover.

Come along to one of our pride themed Kahoot quizzes or Jackbox parties!

Learn what plagiarism is, why and how students get in trouble for it and how to use ideas or quotes from your research effectively.

Join us online for this recruitment webinar.

Come along to one of our pride themed Kahoot quizzes or Jackbox parties!

Join us over some kai as we smash out some board games. Be in to win special prizes.

All Massey students and staff are welcome at our rainbow orientation events; rainbow, takatāpui and allies alike, and whether you're studying on campus or via distance.

Learn how to structure paragraphs effectively.

Join us for a workshop designed to help you find your core values and bring them into your daily life.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Sing your heart out or cheer along at our karaoke or enjoy Mario Kart on the sidelines.

All Massey students and staff are welcome at our rainbow orientation events; rainbow, takatāpui and allies alike, and whether you're studying on campus or via distance.

Break out into the city with your Rainbow Massey guide! For new students only.

RSVPs are essential.

Meet with other students who have identified their unique talents. This is the perfect workshop to connect with people and find new ways to put your talents into action.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Break out into the city with your Rainbow Massey guide! For new students only.

RSVPs are essential.

Learn how to create a search strategy and use it in Discover and other article databases.

Learn how to create a search strategy and use it in Discover and other article databases.

Learn how to create a search strategy and use it in Discover and other article databases.

Come along to this mix and mingle to enjoy fun, food and activities! This is a great chance to learn about Massey and meet other international students.

This session examines the content and structure of research proposals.

Ever wondered about your purpose? What motivates you to act the way you do? Join our online workshop where we'll help you uncover your true motivations.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Learn some tips on how to find scholarly books and journal articles on your topics.

Join us online for this webinar on the Fonterra Graduate Technical Programme.

Learn how to structure, plan, write and review an essay which presents a credible and evidence-based argument.

Join us online for a webinar on preparing for a psychometric test.

Ever wondered about your purpose? What motivates you to act the way you do? Join our online workshop where we'll help you uncover your true motivations.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

This session covers the organisation and content of literature reviews, with a focus on synthesising and critiquing research.

Growing your emotional intelligence helps build self-awareness. This online workshop will help you increase your emotional intelligence to live a more fulfilling life.

This workshop takes place over 2 sessions. We recommend attending both.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Learn how to read more critically and show your critical thinking in the way you refer to evidence and arguments in your assignments.

Learn strategies to store and recall sets of information for exams and everyday life.

Growing your emotional intelligence helps build self-awareness. This online workshop will help you increase your emotional intelligence to live a more fulfilling life.

This workshop takes place over 2 sessions. We recommend attending both.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Growing your emotional intelligence helps build self-awareness. This online workshop will help you increase your emotional intelligence to live a more fulfilling life.

This workshop takes place over 2 sessions. We recommend attending both.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.

Learn how to format citations and a reference list according to APA guidelines.

Growing your emotional intelligence helps build self-awareness. This online workshop will help you increase your emotional intelligence to live a more fulfilling life.

This workshop takes place over 2 sessions. We recommend attending both.

Please note that because our workshops are interactive with lots of discussions we do not record these sessions.