Waikato University Robotics Foundations
The core purpose of the club is to create a space where students can investigate and evaluate their own design, make mistakes, and learn from them – without the pressure of grades. At Waikato University Robotics Foundation, we believe that learning happens when you’re free to explore, ask questions, and build something with your own […]
GEM Club
GEM Club (Girls Enjoy Mingle) is a confident and empowering space for girls who want to connect, build meaningful friendships, and make the most of their university experience. We’re all about making friends, building confidence, hyping each other up, and creating unforgettable uni memories through fun events, social mixers, wellness activities, and networking opportunities. Whether […]
University of Waikato Volleyball Club
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Karapu Poirewa o Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato! Welcome to the University of Waikato Volleyball Club. Whether you’re a new or seasoned player, there is a place for you here. Our community is growing and we invite anyone that is wanting to be involved in friendly/competitive games, up-skilling with […]
Cost of Living Statement
To the Prime Minister, relevant Ministers, and all Members of Parliament, E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, tēnā rā koutou katoa. This is an open letter calling for the inclusion of targeted relief for all tertiary students in allfuture cost-of-living relief packages, including, but not limited to, cost-of-fuel and transport relief. […]
President’s Desk – Issue 3
Hi, it’s Seamus again, your President. I’ve written about some reasonably serious things lately, so I thought I’d take the liberty of using the automatic spot I have in Nexus to relay some important news. While stationed at the Safety Zone in town around midnight during Orientation, I had a pie from Etérna Café. Respectfully, I was not expecting much. In fact, I was expecting […]
President’s Desk – Issue 4
Mauri ora koutou. E te manwataki o te manawa o tēnei whare wānanga, ka mihi nunui. E hiahia ana ahau ki te tuhi i te Reo Māori i tēnei wiki, nā reira, mēnā kāore koe i te marama ki tāku tūhinga e whai ake nei, tēnā, whakamahia tōku tino hoa, a ChatGPT. Heoi, he mea […]
President’s Desk – Issue 1
Me whakatīmata tātou! O Week is always a bit of organised chaos. Sunburnt foreheads, free bags of uni essentials, too many sausages, not enough sleep, and thousands of students walking around hungover. It has been a privilege to see campus alive again. Whether you were signing up to a club, lining up for freebies, […]
Kōrero Mai – Issue 4
He Kura Tūroa Kia ora, my name is Anaia Rua, and I am from Ngāi Tūhoe & Ngāti Awa. In the following piece, I reflect on the profound connection shared between Aotearoa and our relatives from Hawai’i during the “He Kura Tūroa” wānanga. He Kura Tūroa: Relatives Across the Pacific He ahurea te taiao, he taiao te ahurea. The environment is […]
Kōrero Mai – Issue 3
Tikanga: Does It Evolve in a Modern World? A question I heard recently has been sitting with me: can tikanga evolve in a modern world? It came up during a kōrero between a group of tauira, and it sparked a lot of reflection for me about what I’ve been taught and how I understand tikanga today. For many […]
Korero Mai – Issue 1
Tauira Māori on campus There’s a strong Māori presence on campus and plenty happening this week, from Cultural Hour to weekly wānanga and study spaces. If you want to meet other tauira, build your reo, or spend time in a Māori space between classes, there are kaupapa running across campus. Keep an eye on… Te whakahiapo – Maori law students association – @te_whakahiapo Te Waiora – @tewaiora.waikato […]
Business Students’ Association
We are a student led idea lab and social space open to all students across the Tauranga campus, not just business/management students. Bring a business or project idea to test and refine with supportive peer feedback, or simply come along to connect, collaborate, and work on assignments in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We also […]
Tauranga Football Club
Whether you’re here to compete, improve your skills, or just enjoy the game, Tauranga Football Club is your place to play, connect, and belong! We aim to provide regular trainings, social kickarounds, and competitive opportunities, while also hosting social events that bring our members together on and off the pitch. For more information on trainings, […]
