Breadcrumbs

New Tauranga campus, new vision for the Bay of Plenty

16 April 2019

The University of Waikato‘s Chancellor has officially opened the new Tauranga Campus.

Staff, senior leaders and supporters gathered in Tauranga on Monday for a ribbon-untying ceremony to open the $60 million campus development.

The new campus, led by the University of Waikato on behalf of the Bay of Plenty Tertiary Partnership, enhances the range of qualifications and study options available to students in the Bay of Plenty. The campus development has been made possible through the support and drive of the region, especially the key funders: Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust.

Staff and stakeholders at the official opening.

University of Waikato Chancellor the Rt Hon James Bolger thanked all involved in bringing the project to life, including key supporters. “On behalf of the University I thank the iwi of Tauranga Moana for working with us on the vision from the outset, and to our advisors, leaders and artists who have guided the process of bringing history and heritage to the building through amazing artworks and cultural installations. Jasmax, Greenstone, Hawkins Construction, RLB Consultants, and other consultants such as Beca were also key in this project.”

Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley said that it was the beginning of a new era for the University of Waikato in the Bay of Plenty, with the institution becoming deeply embedded in the Bay’s social and economic systems, and transforming Tauranga into a true university city. “To us this means enhancing social outcomes, contributing to economic growth and being a catalyst for change, regionally, nationally and internationally. We see ourselves as an enabler of education – giving people from any th the opportunity to access higher education and transform their life prospects.”

So far in 2019, over 900 individual students are using the new campus, a 32% increase on the same time last year.  There are 31 general staff in Tauranga: 50 academic staff, and 36 academics visiting regularly from the Hamilton Campus. An open day will be held shortly to welcome the wider community onto the new campus.



Latest stories

Related stories

Professor Chris Battershill

Renowned scientist honoured for dedication to marine conservation

World-renowned marine scientist Professor Chris Battershill has been honoured for his significant contributions to marine…

Medical School Announcement

University of Waikato welcomes third medical school announcement

The University of Waikato welcomes the announcement by the National Party that if the Party…

Assistant Vice-Chancellor Sustainability Professor Lynda Johnston

Waikato ranks in top 100 of universities globally

The University of Waikato has been recognised in the top 100 of educational institutions worldwide…

Group photo

Ministers visit Coastal Marine Field Station

The University of Waikato’s Coastal Marine Field Station was on show when Finance Minister Grant…

Graduates from the University of Waikato line up for their ceremony

Triumph in Tauranga: University of Waikato celebrates graduation

Just over 250 people graduated from the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus on Friday, marking…

Learning on the move

Students from across the Bay of Plenty attended sessions of jumping, sprinting, balancing, and analysing…

Nathan Bailey, inaugural recipient of the Tauranga Moana Futures Scholarship

Scholarship enables inaugural recipient to contribute to the redevelopment of Tauranga City

University of Waikato first-year Bachelor of Engineering student Nathan Bailey is the inaugural recipient of…

Waikato alumnus awarded prestigious University Medal.

The University of Waikato has awarded its prestigious University of Waikato Medal to alumnus Rob…

An ocean of possibilities in marine research at University of Waikato

Researchers at the University of Waikato are turning to the ocean to clean up our…

Jasmine Campbell

Exchange students fly high in Denmark and Singapore

While most of us were on summer holiday, a group of third-year University of Waikato…

Tauranga scholarships provide a pathway to tertiary study

Two scholarships on offer at the University of Waikato are helping to make tertiary study…

Prime Minister’s Scholarship students getting ready to fly

While most of us are winding down to a relaxing holiday season, a number of…