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Animal Rights & Climate Justice

We take action in a variety of ways on campus to promote veganism and a plant-based food system for the sake of animals and the climate. If you’re interested in animal rights and climate justice don’t hesitate to reach out.

Contact: [email protected]

We are the uni students & young adults of ARISE Church. We’re all about doing life together! Whether you’re at uni, at work, or at play this is the place for you. We are passionate about Jesus and helping serve our community.

Email: [email protected]

The purpose of the Asian Law Student Association (ALSA) is to provide an environment for Asian law students to foster community and create a network of support within the law school. ALSA will aim to share our diverse experiences and increase representation, education and awareness of Asian issues in New Zealand Law and society.

One of our main objectives is to ensure that Asian students have guidance and support throughout their journey through Te Piringa – Faculty of Law. To further this mission ALSA hosts a range of social and academic events including, our coveted Industry Mentor Programme, Graduate and Lawyer Panel events and a multitude of Mixers throughout the year to ensure all our students can socialise and de-stress from the daily turbulence of law school.

Our friendly team is available all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays at N.3.03 in the Law building. You can flick us an email at [email protected].

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, all Tauranga students are welcome to join the Badminton Club for some friendly games and socialising. Stay in the loop with upcoming games and gatherings on their Instagram – @waikatobc.

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an international honorary organisation for accounting, finance and information systems students and professionals with a vision to shape business professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders. To achieve this, our chapter provides opportunities for self-development, service, and interaction with practicing professionals, encourages a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility, while promoting the study and practice of accountancy.

Contact: [email protected]

Big Bad Book Club

Bored Gamers

Celebrating their passion for board games, the Club brings together a vibrant and friendly group of students from diverse fields. Every week, they gather on campus for exciting board game sessions and organise two major events annually, like their popular Bowling Evening. Stay in the loop with Bored Gamers on Instagram @bored_gamers_tga.

Email: [email protected]

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Waikato University Christian Club is an affiliated student club at the University of Waikato. It is made up of genuine believers in Christ from various backgrounds. We hold the common faith and love the Lord Jesus Christ, and we endeavour to give Him “the first place in all things” (Col. 1:18). We have found that meeting together in oneness with other believers to enjoy Christ is the way to cooperate with God for the accomplishment of His eternal purpose as revealed in the Bible (Eph. 3:11). For this reason, we warmly welcome all believers in Christ and we seek to maintain the oneness of the Spirit by keeping our focus on Christ Himself. As a popular hymn states, “He is so rich! He is so full!” He is everything to us and we enjoy Him!

Email: [email protected]

A mindfulness club that incorporates Ancient mantra music meditation and plant-based nibbles. A great place to relax and unwind and have deep conversations about life, including tools to navigate stress, depression and anxieties.

Contact: [email protected]

CS3

For students in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Design, and Statistics, CS³ aims to create a casual, fun environment for socialising and networking. The society shares information on networking, internships, and graduate opportunities, and hosts events such as LAN nights, bowling nights, and the annual SCMS Pub Crawl.

Contact: [email protected]

Greens on Campus Waikato is a student group whose goals align with the Green Party of Aotearoa.

Contact: [email protected]

 

JAMCLUB is a University Club that was started for the idea of students wanting to play and jam
music with others while outside of Music Degree or Papers. (Music students are still welcome!!).
The amount of talent lost due to being unable to pursue music as a career seems substantial.
Like myself, I still want to gig and play music as a hobby but have been unable to pick up music
papers. But music is not something that I can live without.
We want our JAMCLUB to represent a space and a time where we can rest from the struggles
of school life, even if for an hour or less at a time, through the power of music and
collaboration.
To be able to play or just listen to music in the moment, with others who share a common
interest.
This club will focus on being able to jam over anything;
– Want a break from study? Come Jam with us!
– Feel like you want to sing and play? Come Jam with us!
– Do you feel like you just want to listen to some tunes? Come Jam with us!
So even if it’s for just a minute. Sit with us, hear the music, be the moments, and rest.
There’s a long way yet to go, don’t be afraid to take some time to live again.

Contact: [email protected]

Mana Ake Ki Tauranga Moana exists to provide a safe space for whakawhanaungatanga, to embrace Te Ao Māori me ona Tikanga, and support the success and overall wellbeing of tauira ki te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. You can keep up to date with Mana Ake events and activities by following their Instagram @manaaketga.
Contact: Instagram

MCSA was established in 2008 to help prepare Management, Communication, Public Relations, and other business students at the University of Waikato for entry into the workforce. We achieve this through our various events which provide opportunities and networking for our members, deeping their understanding of and connection to the industry.

Contact: [email protected]

The intention behind this club is to create a feeling of community among past, present, and future students with an interest in Mathematics, Data Analytics, and/or Statistics at the University of Waikato. It doesn’t matter whether you are simply taking one Mathematics paper to meet degree requirements, or you have a small interest in numbers, or you’re doing a Ph.D. in Statistics – anyone can join! Students, staff members, general public – all are welcome, so long as you have some sort of shared interest with our association.

Contact: [email protected]

An association to bring together Muslim students on campus.

Contact: [email protected]

The Pacific Ako Students Association, aim to increase the visibility of Pasifika students within the Education department while also helping them to be critical academic and competent learners. Our intention is to support Pasifika students to lead with confidence and resilience so they are able to thrive and succeed within academia.

Contact: [email protected]

Pacific Islander Management Students Association

Pacific Law Students Association

The Pacific Law Students Association (PLSA) is a student body made up of currently enrolled law students at Te Piringa Law Faculty with diverse pacific island heritage. Our Committee is elected by those that make up this particular student body. We operate with the aim of providing a strong support network for our students by providing events for their academic, cultural, and social benefit. We recognize the value in our cultural heritage and work together in order to promote unity, encourage motivation and inspiration for each other during our course of study.

Contact: [email protected]

The PGSA represents all postgraduate interests at the University of Waikato. We work towards improving conditions at the university so that your postgraduate experience is positive and rewarding. We encourage you to make contact with us if you have any questions or concerns relating to your studies. Our goal is to cultivate a strong postgraduate culture on campus.

Contact: [email protected]

STEM Pacifika and Maori is a club that welcomes pacific and maori students studying in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The club provides an environment where students are able to have social, academic and networking support through design challenges, quiz nights, networking nights and other events organised by the committee. The club affiliates with the university, the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computing

Contact: [email protected]

Singularity

Welcome to Singularity—where intelligence meets imagination!

At Singularity, we’re more than just an artificial intelligence academic club; we’re a vibrant community passionate about exploring the fascinating world of AI together. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning enthusiast, a coding newcomer, or simply curious about the tech shaping our future, there’s a place here just for you.

Dive into hands-on workshops, lively discussions, and collaborative projects that tackle everything from neural networks to local language models, from deep learning to ethical AI practices. Our members come from diverse backgrounds but share one common thread: an eagerness to innovate and make an impact.

Singularity isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about friendships, innovation, and building the future one line of code at a time. Ready to embark on this exciting AI adventure?

Join us, and let’s redefine the future—together! (Can you guess which paragraph is generated? 🙂

Contact: [email protected]

Solomon Islands Community Waikato Association

The Solomon Islands Community of Waikato Association (SICWA) is a non-charitable group mainly consist of students studying in the University of Waikato and other institution within the Waikato Region.

Contact: [email protected]

We aim to create a feeling of community among students who are also Waikato University staff.

Contact: [email protected]

Student Life

An awesome Christian community united in a common goal to reach the University of Waikato for Jesus Christ. We do this by sharing our faith and showing God’s Love in practical ways. We have weekly meet-ups which include time for fellowship, meeting other like-minded students on campus and also training on how to share our faith with friends, family and fellow students on campus. We have prayer times, where we gather and pray for the campus, our friends, family and each other. We also have socials where anyone is welcome, so bring a friend and come hangout with us!

Contact: [email protected]

Student Volunteer Army

The Waikato SVA is a University branch of the national SVA Organisation, operating at both the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses of The University of Waikato. We aim to offer and promote volunteering events throughout the academic year, with a strong focus on environmental and community based initiatives. Our members are passionate about working closely with community groups and providing students with opportunities to give back, create unique experiences, and develop volunteering skills and friendships.

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is a vibrant network of volunteers passionate about serving Tauranga communities through diverse initiatives. Get involved with the Tauranga SVA team and help shape the club’s focus on the causes that matter most to you! Connect online at sva.org.nz or on Facebook @StudentVolunteerArmy.

Email: [email protected]

Te Piringa Law Association

Te Piringa Law Association keeps things buzzing on campus with events like the Study Wā sessions and is dedicated to championing, engaging with, and supporting Law students at the Tauranga campus. Catch up with the crew on Instagram @tepiringa.tga and Facebook at Te Piringa Ki Tauranga Moana!

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Te Piringa Law Students’ Association

Te Piringa Law Students’ Association (or more commonly, TPLSA) is Tauranga’s longest-standing law association. We host local social events and regularly provide academic opportunities, such as weekly on-campus study wā, to enrich the University experience of all law students based in Tauranga.

Contact: [email protected]

Membership is open to any Māori students undertaking studies at the Waikato Management School, either in part or full.

Email: [email protected]

To provide a safe whānau atmosphere for Māori Environmental Planning and Geography students within Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. For students to thrive academically, culturally, environmentally and socially.

Email: [email protected]

Te Waiora

Te Waiora aims to develop and foster Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga at The University of Waikato. We aim to provide an environment, particularly for Māori students, to feel comfortable and unified in a University setting by developing whānaungatanga and rangatiratanga through Wānanga, Kapa Haka and participation in Kaupapa Māori at the University.

Contact: [email protected]

Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship

We are a group of Christian students who meet weekly for Bible studies and fellowship, where we serve to help reach students for Christ by enabling students to reach maturity in Christ, so that they understand and proclaim the truth about Christ and serve God by showing His love in the student world. We disciple students, encouraging them to think about how the gospel applies to the whole of life and helping them to lay solid foundations for life. Our aims are to think deeply about the questions of life, live a purposeful life that practices what we preach, be aware and prayerful about the issues that the world faces today outside of our individual countries, show the love of Christ to our fellow students and learn to use our gifts and talents to serve God.

Contact: [email protected]

Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (Tauranga)

A place to explore and grow in Christian faith, Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (TSCF) seeks to relate Faith to study, the Gospel to culture, and the Bible to life.

Contact: [email protected]

UniQ

This is the place for all tertiary students in the Waikato Region that identify somewhere outside of the heteronormative spectrum’s of Straight (Sexual Orientation), Female – Male (Sex) or Woman/Girl – Man/Boy (Gender). It is a safe place for any individuals that might be questioning their identities in these regards.

Contact: [email protected]

Unity Dance Club

Unity Dance Club is the dance club at Waikato University. It runs from 1pm-2pm every Wednesday in the Gallagher Performing Arts Center Dance Studio. Come along, everyone is welcome no matter your age or ability level! Follow us on instagram (@dance_at_waikato) for updates and more information.

Contact: [email protected]

A collection of friendly people hanging out on the water, and sharing experiences with sailing.

Email: [email protected]

University of Waikato Snow Sports

Whether you’re a snow pro, an average Joe, or raring to give it a go, join our club for a fun-filled 2025! Throughout the year, we’ll be running trips and events — from social gatherings in Hamilton and Tauranga to shredding Mt Ruapehu (Turoa, Whakapapa, or Tukino), Snowplanet, or maybe even the South Island. We’ll see what 2025 brings us (EXCITING!!!). Join our club to take part in these awesome activities, receive a $20 discount on trips, hang out with like-minded individuals, and help strengthen our snow sports community! We welcome everyone from all campuses to join our club.

Chapterised: Hamilton And Tauranga

Contact: [email protected]

The University of Waikato Tennis Club welcomes players of all levels, from beginners to advanced. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for students to enjoy tennis, improve their skills, and meet like-minded people. With two weekly sessions, our club provides regular opportunities for practice, friendly matches, and social interaction.

Interested students can find information on how to join our club by visiting our Instagram page @uowtennisnz and checking the link in our bio.

We currently offer 2 sessions per week, catering to players of all skill levels.

Email: [email protected]

UoW Christian Fellowship

Committed to living and speaking for Jesus on campus, TSCF seeks to relate faith to study, the Gospel to culture, and the Bible to life. If you’re interested in joining TSCF or learning more, check out their Facebook @tscf.tauranga.

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Waicath is a club for Catholic students on campus and anyone interested to know more about the Christian faith. We want Waicath to be a place where people can make friends, have fun, and talk about important faith topics.We have social activities such as movie nights and quiz nights and we also hold talks about Catholicism and important current events. Volunteering opportunities such as working with refugee children and St. Vincents are also available. Everyone is welcome!

Email: [email protected]

Waikato Bangladesh Students Association

Waikato Debating Society

The University of Waikato Debating Society (DebSoc) was established in 2010 to provide members with the opportunity to debate interesting and relevant moots. Since then DebSoc has expanded, running public speaking workshops as well as weekly debates.

Contact: [email protected]

Welcome to the University of Waikato Disabled Students Association! Our club has two main focuses – Advocacy and Community. We want to create a space for students with a range of disabilities (whether learning, physical or otherwise) to come together and find people to support them in their journey at the university. We also want to create a space where students who have feedback for the university (whether its to do with bullying, educational support, etc) can come to us and we can guide them towards a resolution, and make the university a better place.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Management School Students’ Association

Waikato Management School Students’ Association (WMSSA) is the student voice of the Waikato Management School. We’re a for-students-by-students club with the aim to connect, educate and support students to give them the most out of the students’ time at The University of Waikato. From Networking to Pub Quizzes to Themed Balls, WMSSA builds & facilitates an environment for the success of every Waikato Management School Student.

Contact:

Waikato Psychology Students’ Association

As a member of the Waikato Psychology Student Association (WPSA), you’ll have opportunities to enrich your academic experience, foster personal growth, and expand your professional and social network in psychology. Whether you want to attend social events, workshops, study sessions, or find a supportive community, WPSA is committed to supporting Psychology students at the Tauranga campus.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Samoan Students Association

Wussa is a group founded upon Samoan values which outline our group. We formed this group to have a Samoan presence at university for those that live in Hamilton and those from a far, Wussa is home to not only Samoans but also for our brothers and sisters from different countries and ethnicity. We sole focus on academic and cultural aspects as we try and grow our culture in university but succeeding with our studies as we grow each year.

Contact: [email protected]

An association providing opportunities for education, experience and insight into the professional world to students studying science at UoW.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Snowsports

Waikato SnowSports provides a supportive environment for students to engage in SnowSports and connect with other likeminded students! Sound like a bit of you? Email the team at [email protected].

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The club’s goal is to bring together people at Waikato Uni who have a passion for anything astronautics or aerospace related, like rocket building/launching, simulating rocket flights, and generally just talking about anything space-related! We will be running events that will hopefully be fun for students not familiar with the subject and experts alike.

Email: [email protected]

Website: UWAC – University of Waikato Astronautics Club

We plan regular tramps around the Waikato region and beyond. Whether you have never been tramping before or have lots of experience, join the Waikato Uni Tramping Club to meet new people with a similar interest. Join our Facebook group to keep up to date with planned tramps, and even plan your own!

Email: [email protected]

Waikato University Fijian Students’ Association

Waikato University Indian Students Association

A group to celebrate Indian culture

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato University Law Students’ Association

The Waikato University Law Students’ Association (WULSA) is committed to providing social and professional development to all law students at Te Piringa – Faculty of Law at Waikato University. WULSA organises competitions, social events and academic events throughout the year, including BBQs, social sports teams, panels & workshops, and our annual law ball. During your studies at Waikato, WULSA is able to provide you with advocacy and support. For further details, see the WULSA Facebook page and WULSA Instagram.

Chapterised – Hamilton And Tauranga

Contact: [email protected]

This is a group where the Malaysian community in Hamilton (Uni) gathers. So that if there are any new Malaysian out there, they know that they are not alone.

Contact: [email protected]

The University of Waikato Rowing Club is open to all levels! Whether you’re keen to make Tokyo 2020 or just want to learn the art of the sport

Email: [email protected]

A club for anyone! Student or Not we are looking for people who love to get outside and have some fun

Email: [email protected]

The “Waikato University Vanuatu Student Association (WUVSA)” is a group of Vanuatu students

Email: [email protected]

Wellness Club

The Wellness Club at Waikato University is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students can prioritize their mental health and well-being. The club promotes awareness and advocacy for student wellness both on campus and in the wider community, ensuring that services and activities are fair, accessible, and beneficial to all. Through workshops, events, and peer support networks, the club encourages mindfulness, self-care, and emotional resilience while collaborating with university support services to provide valuable mental health resources. With a strong duty of care to its members, the Wellness Club strives to create a positive and welcoming space where students feel empowered to manage stress, build connections, and contribute to a university culture that values well-being.

Email: [email protected]

WESMO is a student run team that competes annually in the Formula SAE Australasian competition. It’s managed by 4th year mechanical engineering students however all Waikato students are more than welcome to get involved in the team and help by sharing their expertise.

Email: [email protected]

The University of Waikato’s Women Students In Law Association (WILA) will promote the advancement of women in the legal profession through social, educational and professional activities at Te Piringa- Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato. We aim to protect the educational interests of women law students and to work for the equal opportunity and advancement of women in the study and practice of law. To do this, we help provide mutual support and encouragement to our members and engage in activities that enhance the role of women in law.

Email: [email protected]

Build young women to become strong business leaders and owners by creating a safe environment where women can share and learn from each other’s experiences.

Email: [email protected]

WorkIt Waikato

YES supports student networking with engineering staff and industry in order to take advantage of the vast opportunities that engineering offers. We organize meet & greets, presentations, quiz nights, design challenges and other social activities. We also aim to help engineering students take a break and relax through the variety of social events on offer. Becoming a member means access to events.

Email: [email protected]

Young Labour fights for the Labour Party principles of equality, freedom, and fairness; for empowering people and giving them real opportunities and choices in life. Young Labour is a force for progressive change in New Zealand and the natural home for young New Zealanders wanting to make our world a better place.

Email: [email protected]

The Young Nats are made up of thousands of members and supporters across the country who work hard to make a difference for young New Zealanders.

Email: [email protected]

The purpose of the Asian Law Student Association (ALSA) is to provide an environment for Asian law students to foster community and create a network of support within the law school. ALSA will aim to share our diverse experiences and increase representation, education and awareness of Asian issues in New Zealand Law and society.

One of our main objectives is to ensure that Asian students have guidance and support throughout their journey through Te Piringa – Faculty of Law. To further this mission ALSA hosts a range of social and academic events including, our coveted Industry Mentor Programme, Graduate and Lawyer Panel events and a multitude of Mixers throughout the year to ensure all our students can socialise and de-stress from the daily turbulence of law school.

Our friendly team is available all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays at N.3.03 in the Law building. You can flick us an email at [email protected].

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is an international honorary organisation for accounting, finance and information systems students and professionals with a vision to shape business professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders. To achieve this, our chapter provides opportunities for self-development, service, and interaction with practicing professionals, encourages a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility, while promoting the study and practice of accountancy.

Contact: [email protected]

CS3

For students in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Design, and Statistics, CS³ aims to create a casual, fun environment for socialising and networking. The society shares information on networking, internships, and graduate opportunities, and hosts events such as LAN nights, bowling nights, and the annual SCMS Pub Crawl.

Contact: [email protected]

MCSA was established in 2008 to help prepare Management, Communication, Public Relations, and other business students at the University of Waikato for entry into the workforce. We achieve this through our various events which provide opportunities and networking for our members, deeping their understanding of and connection to the industry.

Contact: [email protected]

The intention behind this club is to create a feeling of community among past, present, and future students with an interest in Mathematics, Data Analytics, and/or Statistics at the University of Waikato. It doesn’t matter whether you are simply taking one Mathematics paper to meet degree requirements, or you have a small interest in numbers, or you’re doing a Ph.D. in Statistics – anyone can join! Students, staff members, general public – all are welcome, so long as you have some sort of shared interest with our association.

Contact: [email protected]

The PGSA represents all postgraduate interests at the University of Waikato. We work towards improving conditions at the university so that your postgraduate experience is positive and rewarding. We encourage you to make contact with us if you have any questions or concerns relating to your studies. Our goal is to cultivate a strong postgraduate culture on campus.

Contact: [email protected]

STEM Pacifika and Maori is a club that welcomes pacific and maori students studying in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The club provides an environment where students are able to have social, academic and networking support through design challenges, quiz nights, networking nights and other events organised by the committee. The club affiliates with the university, the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Mathematics and Computing

Contact: [email protected]

Singularity

Welcome to Singularity—where intelligence meets imagination!

At Singularity, we’re more than just an artificial intelligence academic club; we’re a vibrant community passionate about exploring the fascinating world of AI together. Whether you’re a seasoned machine learning enthusiast, a coding newcomer, or simply curious about the tech shaping our future, there’s a place here just for you.

Dive into hands-on workshops, lively discussions, and collaborative projects that tackle everything from neural networks to local language models, from deep learning to ethical AI practices. Our members come from diverse backgrounds but share one common thread: an eagerness to innovate and make an impact.

Singularity isn’t just about algorithms—it’s about friendships, innovation, and building the future one line of code at a time. Ready to embark on this exciting AI adventure?

Join us, and let’s redefine the future—together! (Can you guess which paragraph is generated? 🙂

Contact: [email protected]

Te Piringa Law Students’ Association

Te Piringa Law Students’ Association (or more commonly, TPLSA) is Tauranga’s longest-standing law association. We host local social events and regularly provide academic opportunities, such as weekly on-campus study wā, to enrich the University experience of all law students based in Tauranga.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Debating Society

The University of Waikato Debating Society (DebSoc) was established in 2010 to provide members with the opportunity to debate interesting and relevant moots. Since then DebSoc has expanded, running public speaking workshops as well as weekly debates.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Management School Students’ Association

Waikato Management School Students’ Association (WMSSA) is the student voice of the Waikato Management School. We’re a for-students-by-students club with the aim to connect, educate and support students to give them the most out of the students’ time at The University of Waikato. From Networking to Pub Quizzes to Themed Balls, WMSSA builds & facilitates an environment for the success of every Waikato Management School Student.

Contact:

Waikato Psychology Students’ Association

As a member of the Waikato Psychology Student Association (WPSA), you’ll have opportunities to enrich your academic experience, foster personal growth, and expand your professional and social network in psychology. Whether you want to attend social events, workshops, study sessions, or find a supportive community, WPSA is committed to supporting Psychology students at the Tauranga campus.

Contact: [email protected]

An association providing opportunities for education, experience and insight into the professional world to students studying science at UoW.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato University Law Students’ Association

Animal Rights & Climate Justice

We take action in a variety of ways on campus to promote veganism and a plant-based food system for the sake of animals and the climate. If you’re interested in animal rights and climate justice don’t hesitate to reach out.

Contact: [email protected]

A mindfulness club that incorporates Ancient mantra music meditation and plant-based nibbles. A great place to relax and unwind and have deep conversations about life, including tools to navigate stress, depression and anxieties.

Contact: [email protected]

We aim to create a feeling of community among students who are also Waikato University staff.

Contact: [email protected]

Student Volunteer Army

The Waikato SVA is a University branch of the national SVA Organisation, operating at both the Hamilton and Tauranga campuses of The University of Waikato. We aim to offer and promote volunteering events throughout the academic year, with a strong focus on environmental and community based initiatives. Our members are passionate about working closely with community groups and providing students with opportunities to give back, create unique experiences, and develop volunteering skills and friendships.

Contact: [email protected]

 

 

UniQ

This is the place for all tertiary students in the Waikato Region that identify somewhere outside of the heteronormative spectrum’s of Straight (Sexual Orientation), Female – Male (Sex) or Woman/Girl – Man/Boy (Gender). It is a safe place for any individuals that might be questioning their identities in these regards.

Contact: [email protected]

Welcome to the University of Waikato Disabled Students Association! Our club has two main focuses – Advocacy and Community. We want to create a space for students with a range of disabilities (whether learning, physical or otherwise) to come together and find people to support them in their journey at the university. We also want to create a space where students who have feedback for the university (whether its to do with bullying, educational support, etc) can come to us and we can guide them towards a resolution, and make the university a better place.

Contact: [email protected]

WorkIt Waikato

An association to bring together Muslim students on campus.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato Bangladesh Students Association

Waikato Samoan Students Association

Wussa is a group founded upon Samoan values which outline our group. We formed this group to have a Samoan presence at university for those that live in Hamilton and those from a far, Wussa is home to not only Samoans but also for our brothers and sisters from different countries and ethnicity. We sole focus on academic and cultural aspects as we try and grow our culture in university but succeeding with our studies as we grow each year.

Contact: [email protected]

Waikato University Fijian Students’ Association

Waikato University Indian Students Association

Big Bad Book Club

JAMCLUB is a University Club that was started for the idea of students wanting to play and jam
music with others while outside of Music Degree or Papers. (Music students are still welcome!!).
The amount of talent lost due to being unable to pursue music as a career seems substantial.
Like myself, I still want to gig and play music as a hobby but have been unable to pick up music
papers. But music is not something that I can live without.
We want our JAMCLUB to represent a space and a time where we can rest from the struggles
of school life, even if for an hour or less at a time, through the power of music and
collaboration.
To be able to play or just listen to music in the moment, with others who share a common
interest.
This club will focus on being able to jam over anything;
– Want a break from study? Come Jam with us!
– Feel like you want to sing and play? Come Jam with us!
– Do you feel like you just want to listen to some tunes? Come Jam with us!
So even if it’s for just a minute. Sit with us, hear the music, be the moments, and rest.
There’s a long way yet to go, don’t be afraid to take some time to live again.

Contact: [email protected]

Pacific Islander Management Students Association

Pacific Law Students Association

The Pacific Law Students Association (PLSA) is a student body made up of currently enrolled law students at Te Piringa Law Faculty with diverse pacific island heritage. Our Committee is elected by those that make up this particular student body. We operate with the aim of providing a strong support network for our students by providing events for their academic, cultural, and social benefit. We recognize the value in our cultural heritage and work together in order to promote unity, encourage motivation and inspiration for each other during our course of study.

Contact: [email protected]

Solomon Islands Community Waikato Association

The Solomon Islands Community of Waikato Association (SICWA) is a non-charitable group mainly consist of students studying in the University of Waikato and other institution within the Waikato Region.

Contact: [email protected]

Greens on Campus Waikato is a student group whose goals align with the Green Party of Aotearoa.

Contact: [email protected]

 

Membership is open to any Māori students undertaking studies at the Waikato Management School, either in part or full.

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To provide a safe whānau atmosphere for Māori Environmental Planning and Geography students within Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. For students to thrive academically, culturally, environmentally and socially.

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Te Waiora

Te Waiora aims to develop and foster Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga at The University of Waikato. We aim to provide an environment, particularly for Māori students, to feel comfortable and unified in a University setting by developing whānaungatanga and rangatiratanga through Wānanga, Kapa Haka and participation in Kaupapa Māori at the University.

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Unity Dance Club

Unity Dance Club is the dance club at Waikato University. It runs from 1pm-2pm every Wednesday in the Gallagher Performing Arts Center Dance Studio. Come along, everyone is welcome no matter your age or ability level! Follow us on instagram (@dance_at_waikato) for updates and more information.

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A collection of friendly people hanging out on the water, and sharing experiences with sailing.

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University of Waikato Snow Sports

Whether you’re a snow pro, an average Joe, or raring to give it a go, join our club for a fun-filled 2025! Throughout the year, we’ll be running trips and events — from social gatherings in Hamilton and Tauranga to shredding Mt Ruapehu (Turoa, Whakapapa, or Tukino), Snowplanet, or maybe even the South Island. We’ll see what 2025 brings us (EXCITING!!!). Join our club to take part in these awesome activities, receive a $20 discount on trips, hang out with like-minded individuals, and help strengthen our snow sports community! We welcome everyone from all campuses to join our club.

Chapterised: Hamilton And Tauranga

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The University of Waikato Tennis Club welcomes players of all levels, from beginners to advanced. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for students to enjoy tennis, improve their skills, and meet like-minded people. With two weekly sessions, our club provides regular opportunities for practice, friendly matches, and social interaction.

Interested students can find information on how to join our club by visiting our Instagram page @uowtennisnz and checking the link in our bio.

We currently offer 2 sessions per week, catering to players of all skill levels.

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We are the uni students & young adults of ARISE Church. We’re all about doing life together! Whether you’re at uni, at work, or at play this is the place for you. We are passionate about Jesus and helping serve our community.

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Waikato University Christian Club is an affiliated student club at the University of Waikato. It is made up of genuine believers in Christ from various backgrounds. We hold the common faith and love the Lord Jesus Christ, and we endeavour to give Him “the first place in all things” (Col. 1:18). We have found that meeting together in oneness with other believers to enjoy Christ is the way to cooperate with God for the accomplishment of His eternal purpose as revealed in the Bible (Eph. 3:11). For this reason, we warmly welcome all believers in Christ and we seek to maintain the oneness of the Spirit by keeping our focus on Christ Himself. As a popular hymn states, “He is so rich! He is so full!” He is everything to us and we enjoy Him!

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Student Life

An awesome Christian community united in a common goal to reach the University of Waikato for Jesus Christ. We do this by sharing our faith and showing God’s Love in practical ways. We have weekly meet-ups which include time for fellowship, meeting other like-minded students on campus and also training on how to share our faith with friends, family and fellow students on campus. We have prayer times, where we gather and pray for the campus, our friends, family and each other. We also have socials where anyone is welcome, so bring a friend and come hangout with us!

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Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship

We are a group of Christian students who meet weekly for Bible studies and fellowship, where we serve to help reach students for Christ by enabling students to reach maturity in Christ, so that they understand and proclaim the truth about Christ and serve God by showing His love in the student world. We disciple students, encouraging them to think about how the gospel applies to the whole of life and helping them to lay solid foundations for life. Our aims are to think deeply about the questions of life, live a purposeful life that practices what we preach, be aware and prayerful about the issues that the world faces today outside of our individual countries, show the love of Christ to our fellow students and learn to use our gifts and talents to serve God.

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Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (Tauranga)

A place to explore and grow in Christian faith, Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (TSCF) seeks to relate Faith to study, the Gospel to culture, and the Bible to life.

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Waicath is a club for Catholic students on campus and anyone interested to know more about the Christian faith. We want Waicath to be a place where people can make friends, have fun, and talk about important faith topics.We have social activities such as movie nights and quiz nights and we also hold talks about Catholicism and important current events. Volunteering opportunities such as working with refugee children and St. Vincents are also available. Everyone is welcome!

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CS3

The Pacific Ako Students Association, aim to increase the visibility of Pasifika students within the Education department while also helping them to be critical academic and competent learners. Our intention is to support Pasifika students to lead with confidence and resilience so they are able to thrive and succeed within academia.

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Student Volunteer Army

The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) is a vibrant network of volunteers passionate about serving Tauranga communities through diverse initiatives. Get involved with the Tauranga SVA team and help shape the club’s focus on the causes that matter most to you! Connect online at sva.org.nz or on Facebook @StudentVolunteerArmy.

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Te Piringa Law Students’ Association

Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (Tauranga)

University of Waikato Snow Sports

Waikato Psychology Students’ Association

Waikato University Law Students’ Association