Band playing in music lab at Wellington campus for Open Day. Band playing in music lab at Wellington campus for Open Day. Band playing in music lab at Wellington campus for Open Day.
Band playing in music lab at Wellington campus for Open Day.

Wellington campus orientation - Ahunga ki Pukeahu

Welcome to the Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University whānau in Wellington!

During Orientation, you’ll find out important academic information, learn about the support services available and meet other new students by participating in fun activities. It’s a great way for you to find your way around campus and ensure that by the time classes start, you’re ready to get going.

There are also chances to win prizes and get free kai! Attendance is voluntary for most activities – but we strongly recommend you attend your academic qualification welcome, a Massey 101 session and go on a campus tour.

Please note the schedule may change.

Wellington campus orientation schedule

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

    We can help with​:

    • planning your programme of study​
    • course selection advice
    • changing your major/minor​ or qualification
    • future study pathways
    • checking to see what you still need to complete​
    • understanding university regulations
    • admission and enrolment advice
    • transferring credits from past study to your study at Massey​.
  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 9.30am - Mihi/Welcome

    In person
    Te Rau Karamū Marae

    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 as well. We invite you to join us during the weekly karakia in Te Rau Karamu Marae to welcome you to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

  • 6.00pm to 7.30pm - Party 101

    In person
    The Cube

    We're bringing back partying 101 for our accommodation students!

    We've got games, prizes, kai and all your need-to-know party stuff.

    Think relationships, safe sex and drug/alcohol info.

    Partner up and play our pong, card games and challenges to go in the draw to win a range of prizes!

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 11.00am - Pacific student drop ins

    In person
    Fale Pacific

    Come into the Fale's where it is warm and welcoming. Grab some snacks and have your questions answered by our Pacific Student Success team.

  • 9.30am to 10.15am - Massey 101

    In person
    Campus Co-Lab, Block 9, Level C

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

  • 10.15am to 11.00am - Massey tours

    In person
    Campus Co-Lab, Block 9, Level C

    Join our Massey Guides for a tour around campus. Discover where to find where to find essential places and services. You'll also find out where the different lecture theatres are on campus. Allow 45 minutes.

  • 11.00am to 11.30am - Study skills

    In person
    The Library, Center for learning success

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

  • 11.30am to 12.00pm - AI at Massey – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    Student Lounge, Block 9, Level B

    Don’t miss our informative AI seminar with Te Tira Ahu Pae’s advocacy team. We’ll be guiding you through Massey’s AI policies and explaining what to do and what not to do when it comes to using AI in your assignments.

  • 12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch event with Te Tira Ahu Pae and Services Showcase

    In person
    Pyramid

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

  • 12.00pm - Ag, Hort, Env Sci and An Sci Online Orientation

    Online only

    Come 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 & 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.
  • 1.00pm to 3.00pm - Foundation Education at Te Tumu Whakatipu

    In person
    4C15, Block 4, Level C

    If you're enrolled in the Certificate of University Preparation or the Certificate in Foundation Studies, we want to meet you at this session. Join us to connect with your Academic Coordinators and Welfare Advisors. They will guide you through your learning journey and introduce you to the services available to help you succeed.

  • 1.00pm to 4.00pm - College of Creative Arts undergraduate welcome and afternoon tea

    In person
    12D04, Block 12 Building Floor D

    Learn 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.

    We’ll help sort out your timetable and studio/workshop enrolments.

    Join us for afternoon tea with light refreshments at 1pm, then stay for qualification overviews and zine making. We'll finish up with a tour of all the fantastic facilities you can use.

  • 1.00pm - Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Science

    Online only

    Introduction to Massey’s Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Sciences qualifications with key information you need to know. Meet key lecturers and get ready to start in sciences. This is for all students studying majors in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Sciences, studying a Certificate in Science & Technology or studying a Graduate Diploma in sciences.

    Watch the Bachelor of Sciences webinar

    Watch the Bachelor of Information Sciences webinar

  • 1.00pm - Sciences Postgraduate Orientation Session

    Online only

    The postgraduate Sciences team will provide a general introduction to postgraduate studies, introduce you to Sciences Postgraduate contacts, provide some key advice for your Masters or Doctoral studies and end with a Q&A.

    This is a session for all postgraduate science students, other than those in construction. This includes all Masters and Post Graduate Diplomas within Sciences, all Postgraduate Diploma students in Sciences and all Sciences PhDs.

  • 1.00pm - Construction Masters and Postgrad Qualifications Orientation Session

    Online only

    Come and join the postgraduate team from the School of Built Environment to talk all things postgraduate study in Construction! This session is for all Masters in Construction, Postgraduate Diploma in Construction or other construction postgraduate students. Students studying a Graduate Diploma or Diploma should attend the undergraduate session.

  • 4.00pm - Bachelor of Construction

    Online only

    Official welcome to new distance Construction students. You will meet key school staff and find out all you need to know to get your semester in construction started.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.30am to 12.30pm - International orientation

    In person
    5H11, Block 5, Level H

    Receive important information in person, meet the Student Wellbeing Advisors, Massey Guides, International Student Liaison and ask any questions you may have. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

    This session is compulsory for onshore international students and your attendance will be recorded.

  • 12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch time event

    In person
    The Pyramid

    Get some free kai for lunch!

  • 1.00pm to 3.00pm - Amazing Race

    In person
    The Pyramid

    Keen to make new connections or put your skills to the test? Join this Amazing Race to meet others, try out some fun challenges (or be a cheerleader!) and finish up with prizes, snacks, chats and a celebratory vibe. A low-key social way to end the week.

  • 12.00pm to 1.00pm - On campus distance student meet-up

    In person
    Campus Co-Lab, Block 9, Level C

    Studying by distance but living close by to campus? Pop in to our Distance Student Meet-Up to meet some fellow students and enjoy some free food!

    This event is free, but RSVPs are required.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 5.00pm - Colouring in competition – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Download one of our colouring-in pages and enter it to go in the draw to win an amazing prize worth $100!

    Follow our social media for updates.

  • 11.00am to 1.00pm - Craft and cakes morning session – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    The Pyramid

    We’re back with our popular crafting sessions. We’ll be hosting 1 morning and 1 afternoon session, with free cake and treats at both.

    In the morning come along to use our selection of beads and gems to make keychains, phone straps and bracelets.

  • 2.00pm to 4.00pm - Craft and cakes afternoon session – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    The Pyramid

    We’re back with our popular crafting sessions. We’ll be hosting 1 morning and 1 afternoon session, with free cake and treats at both.

    Pop by later in the afternoon to decorate your own tin trinket container to take home. We’ll have heaps of cute collage materials and stickers on hand.

  • 2.00pm - Movie scavenger hunt: The Greatest Showman – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Join us online from the comfort of your own home for our online Movie Scavenger Hunt! We’ll be watching The Greatest Showman and providing you with a bingo list of items and moments within the movie that you’ll need to spot and screenshot to go in the draw to win awesome prizes.

  • 7.00pm - Movie sight scavenger hunt: The Maze Runner – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Join us online for our Movie Night Scavenger Hunt! For this evening's session, we’ll be watching The Maze Runner and providing you with a bingo list of items and moments within the movie that you’ll need to spot and screenshot to go in the draw to win awesome prizes.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am - Short story competition – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Enter our short story competition to go in the draw to win an amazing prize worth $100! Follow our social media for updates.

  • 3.00pm to 7.30pm - Market evening – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    The Pyramid

    Pop down to our huge Market Evening 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 offering a range of food at discounted prices for students, and 30+ stalls with amazing arts and crafts for sale.

    Find us at our Te Tira Ahu Pae stall, where we’ll be handing out over 200 vouchers for Massey students to get $10 off all participating food trucks (first come, first served and proof of enrolment required).

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 5.00pm - Mascot creation competition – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Design us a new mascot and go in the draw to win an amazing prize worth $100! Follow our social media for updates.

  • 11.00am to 2.00pm - Clubs day – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    The Pyramid

    Are you looking to join student clubs on campus and meet like-minded students? Our student clubs will be hosting stall booths on campus, showcasing their passions, interests and activities for new members like you. There's something for everyone, including academic, cultural, social and sports clubs! Te Tira Ahu Pae will be on site serving up free hot dogs.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 5.00pm - Poetry competition – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Enter our poetry competition to go in the draw to win an amazing prize worth $100! Follow our social media for updates.

  • 2.00pm - Budget online cooking – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Drop in to one of our online sessions with nutrition experts to learn how to make healthy budget meals. All attendees will receive a $10 grocery voucher after the session to try out what you’ve learned.

    This event is free, but will be capped at 30 students per session. Grab a ticket to reserve your spot.

  • 6.30pm - Quiz night – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    Tussock Café

    Don’t miss our Trivia Quiz Night of fun and prizes, MC'd by local comedian Kipling DC and held here on campus at our very own T Bar (A.K.A Tussock Café). We’ll have free pizza, happy hour on the bar and over $600 worth of awesome prizes up for grabs, including a Labubu doll, vouchers and more.

    Round up your teammates or come along solo and we’ll help you form a team on the night! This event is free, but spaces are limited.

  • 7.00pm - Budget online cooking – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Drop in to one of our online sessions with nutrition experts to learn how to make healthy budget meals. All attendees will receive a $10 grocery voucher after the session to try out what you’ve learned.

    This event is free, but will be capped at 30 students per session. Grab a ticket to reserve your spot.

  • 9.00am to 12.00pm - Academic Advice drop in session

    In person
    Campus Information Services, Student Central, The Pyramid, Block 4

    Come meet your Academic Advisor in person. We can help you to plan your qualification and support you to stay on track with your study for the coming semester.

  • 9.00am to 5.00pm - Photography competition – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Enter our photography competition to go in the draw to win an amazing prize worth $100! Follow our social media for updates.

  • 2.00pm - Murder mystery – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Step into a Sherlock Holmes inspired mystery, set in 1899 at the sprawling Moorbourne Manor, where a gruesome murder has just taken place...

    You’ll be given character sheets and clues as our host takes you through our online Murder Mystery game. We’ve got awesome prizes up for grabs, including three “Death by Dessert” goodie bags and 1 ultimate prize pack worth $200! This event is free, but will be capped at 40 students per session.

  • 6.30pm - Movie night: Labyrinth – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    In person
    10A02 Cinema, Block 10, The Great Hall

    Join us on campus for a free showing of the cult classic film, starring the legendary David Bowie: Labyrinth! All students are welcome. We'll have popcorn, snacks and a themed candy bar.

    As an extra special bonus we’ll be running a quiz at the end of the movie, with around $500 worth of prizes available to win!

This event is free but spaces are limited.

  • 7.00pm - Murder mystery – Te Tira Ahu Pae

    Online only

    Step into a Sherlock Holmes inspired mystery, set in 1899 at the sprawling Moorbourne Manor, where a gruesome murder has just taken place...

    You’ll be given character sheets and clues as our host takes you through our online Murder Mystery game. We’ve got awesome prizes up for grabs, including three “Death by Dessert” goodie bags and 1 ultimate prize pack worth $200! 

This event is free, but will be capped at 40 students per session.

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