Auckland

What you need to know as a new student in Auckland

New Zealand

Explore Communities for New Students in Auckland for 2025

Join WhatsApp and Facebook groups to connect with other new students relocating to Auckland. Exchange tips, find housing, and start building friendships even before your arrival as a new student. The groups below are shared by fellow students. Do you know of any groups we should add? Feel free to contact us!

About Auckland

Auckland, in New Zealand, is a vibrant city surrounded by harbors and volcanoes. Known as the City of Sails, it’s ideal for water activities. Key attractions include the Sky Tower, Auckland Domain, and nearby islands like Waiheke. It’s a gateway to Māori culture and outdoor adventures.

Upcoming Events for new students in Auckland

Are you a new student moving to a new environment to study? The Student Life is here to make your transition as smooth as possible. How? We organize events to help new students adjust, make friends, and start their social lives before classes begin. We provide opportunities to experience the local culture, meet people, and create lasting memories for the semester. Check out the events below and kickstart your social life in the best way possible.
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O-Week Festival 2025
The biggest party of the semester has arrived: the O-Week Festival! It’s the best way to wrap up the orientation period with the combined university party of the year! After all the stress of settling in, sorting housing and surviving the first week of classes, this is the perfect time to meet with all new students from UoA, AUT, MIT, Unitec, Massey and many more!
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Welcome Gathering 2025
Register for the most important welcome event of the semester! This is your chance to connect, socialize, and create unforgettable memories with fellow new students. Secure your ticket to gain access to the WhatsApp Community for all new students and the Virtual Meetup—start making friends and meeting people weeks before you arrive!

Experiences from other students

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