Welcome to Waikato Tauranga schedule of events

18, 19 & 21 February 2025

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Get ready for university study with our specialised Welcome to Waikato Week.

Discover your campus, connect with support teams, and get familiar with our systems and spaces through essential presentations, information sessions, and fun social activities.

We’ll help you feel confident and ready for an amazing university experience.

Check the schedule often as it may change. You'll be able to see if the event is required, or recommended:

  • Required: all students should attend
  • Recommended: attendance optional, but we recommend it!

Looking for the Hamilton campus schedule?

Tauranga schedule

Wednesday 19 February

Time Event  Location Details
10–11am Accessibility Students Meet and Greet G.04 Meet the Accessibility Services Team! Find out how you can get the support you need to be successful.
11–12pm Pacific in Tauranga G.03 Kia orāna, mālō e lelei, tālofa lava, fakaalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, taloha ni, halo olaketa, kia orana, ko na mauri, tālofa, aloha and warm Pacific greetings. Welcome to the University of Waikato! Come join us for our Pacific Orientation. You will get to meet your Pacific team made up of aunties, uncles and cousins who are driven to support your success in our tertiary space.
12–3.30pm Top Town Wharepai Domain

Meet at the Wharepai Domain at 12pm for registration and a fun day ahead. We'll kick off with pizza for lunch.

There's an action-planned afternoon planned, full of exciting challenges. We'll put you into teams, so don't be concerned if you don't yet know anyone.

Make sure to bring your water bottle, hat and sunscreen.

PS. Dress to get wet.

Register now for Top Town!

 

Friday 21 February

Time Event  Location Details
9.30am–2.30pm Beach Day with Lunch Pāpāmoa Beach

Meet at campus at 9.30am where buses will transport you to Pāpāmoa Beach, in front of Bluebiyou restaurant on Pāpāmoa Beach Road.

We've got a fun day planned — build sandcastles, play games, relax on the beach or have a swim. Meet some of our support staff and share some of the provided lunch.

Buses leave the beach at 2pm.

Make sure you bring your water bottle, hat, sunscreen and swim wear.

Register now for Pāpāmoa Beach Day.