University of Waikato - Tauranga

University of Waikato - Tauranga This is the official page of the University of Waikato - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa

The University of Waikato has been active in the Bay of Plenty region since the 1990s, when it first formed an alliance with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (now Toi Ohomai) to facilitate teaching in the Western Bay of Plenty. This was the first time the University provided face-to-face learning outside of Hamilton. In 2001, the University’s first cohort of students in the Bay of Plenty graduated in

Tauranga. You can find out more about us http://tauranga.waikato.ac.nz/

Where you’ll find us:

The University of Waikato Tauranga campus is located in the heart of the city. Come and see us or contact us at:

University of Waikato - Tauranga campus
101-121 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO (924 528) or 07 262 0500
Email: [email protected]
Web: tauranga.waikato.ac.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/WaikatoUniTauranga
Instagram: instagram.com/universityofwaikatotauranga

University of Waikato Coastal Marine Field Station
Unit 4, 58 Cross Road, Sulphur Point, Tauranga 3110
Phone: 07 578 5927
Email: [email protected]
Web: waikato.ac.nz/go/coastal-marine
Facebook: facebook.com/CoastalMarineNZ
Instagram: instagram.com/coastalmarinenz
Twitter: twitter.com/CoastalMarineNZ

University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance
52 Miro St, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: 07 577 8575
Web: uowadamshpc.co.nz
Facebook: facebook.com/UOWadamscentre

Last Sunday the University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre celebrated its first birthday.To celebrate the B...
28/05/2026

Last Sunday the University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre celebrated its first birthday.
To celebrate the BayActive team hosted a free Community Fun Day, welcoming around 1,500 visitors.
As naming rights sponsors of the University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre, we were stoked to be part of its first birthday celebrations.
Our Sport & Health team ran a hands-on activation, including vertical jump, Watt bike, grip strength and reaction time tests.
In just one year, Haumaru has become a busy hub for community connection, competition and recreation in central Tauranga. We are proud of our commitment to the Bay of Plenty region and our support of a facility that provides a positive connection point for the community.

Read more about Haumaru via the link in the comments 👇

26/05/2026

We asked PhD graduate Dr Amanda Lowry what it was like giving the graduation speech at our April graduation ceremony — watch the reel to hear what she had to say.

Amanda’s research shares a perspective not often heard. As a highly impaired athlete, she explores the vital role of care and support behind the scenes.

Her work highlights the everyday realities faced by para-athletes with high support needs, and why recognising carers and properly resourcing support is key to making sport more inclusive.

👉 Watch Amanda’s full graduation speech, or read her full story via the link in the comments.

Ōtanewainuku Forest is one of the best spots in the Bay to experience towering native trees, thriving birdlife and peace...
25/05/2026

Ōtanewainuku Forest is one of the best spots in the Bay to experience towering native trees, thriving birdlife and peaceful bush walks 🌿

There are a number of walks to explore within the forest, including the popular Ōtanewainuku Rimu Loop Walk - a gentle 3.8km track winding through stunning native bush and giant rimu trees. The loop takes around 1 hour 30 minutes and is suitable for walking children, with a side track leading to the beautiful Whataroa Falls swimming hole and picnic spot.

Ōtanewainuku is cared for by a dedicated volunteer trust helping to protect and conserve this special ngahere for future generations. Just a 30-minute drive from campus, it’s the perfect nature escape close to Tauranga 🚶‍♀️🌲

📸Image credit

Hamilton Open Day - Tauranga edition, that’s a wrap! It was awesome hosting tauira at our Tauranga stand - thanks to eve...
22/05/2026

Hamilton Open Day - Tauranga edition, that’s a wrap! It was awesome hosting tauira at our Tauranga stand - thanks to everyone who stopped by 🫶

Next up: Tauranga Open Day on 1 July. See you there 👀👋

18/05/2026

We asked our tauira to rate the best study spots on campus 👀☕️
Did your favourite make the list? 👇

A bright splash of pink across campus today for Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa.The day is all about celebrating diversity, prom...
15/05/2026

A bright splash of pink across campus today for Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa.

The day is all about celebrating diversity, promoting kindness, and helping create safe and inclusive spaces for everyone.

It’s great to see students and staff coming together to support such an important message.💓

💗 Pink Ribbon Breakfast 💗Join us for a fun morning supporting breast cancer research, patient support, and education.📅 T...
14/05/2026

💗 Pink Ribbon Breakfast 💗

Join us for a fun morning supporting breast cancer research, patient support, and education.

📅 Thursday 21 May 2026
🕗 8:00am - 9:00 am
📍 Cafe 101, Waikato Uni Tauranga Campus
🎀 Wear pink
☕ Breakfast and coffee provided
💵 $20 donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation see instructions in the registration form (all funds go directly to the Breast Cancer Foundation)
👥 Limited to 20 people

Register via the link in the comments and let us know your coffee order 💕

14/05/2026

What is ‘assent’ in psychology and why is it more than just a yes or no?

We asked Dr. Amarie Carnett about the importance of assent, especially for people with complex communication needs.

In this reel, Dr. Carnett discusses why listening goes beyond verbal responses and how understanding behaviour, communication and individual choice plays an important role in ethical psychological practice.

Dr. Carnett is the Director of the Behaviour Analysis Programme and Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato. She is also a doctorate-level Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA-D) with more than 15 years of experience in behaviour analysis and developmental disabilities.

📚 It’s Psychology Week, so keep an eye out for more psychology-related content!

Last month the School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences (CMS) was excited to host NZ Business Connect at the Tauranga...
14/05/2026

Last month the School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences (CMS) was excited to host NZ Business Connect at the Tauranga Computing Lab, bringing together members of the local business and tech community for an engaging evening of ideas and innovation💡

One of our Senior Lecturers in Software Engineering, Jessica Turner, was invited to speak at the event. She shared insights from her research into Embodied AI - intelligent systems with a physical presence - drawing on real-world examples from service robots. Her talk explored how human-centred AI can deliver meaningful impact for businesses across Aotearoa.

School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences - University of Waikato

12/05/2026

How can psychology research better reflect Indigenous worldviews? 🌿

We spoke with Dr Ririwai Fox about how psychology research can better reflect Indigenous worldviews and why embedding Māori values, beliefs and practices into research matters.

Ririwai (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Ngāti Porou) is a Kaupapa Māori researcher whose work centres on Māori cultural identity and the adaptive benefits of cultural embeddedness. His research explores how Māori worldviews can be integrated into quantitative psychology methods.

He is passionate about decolonising and indigenising academia, while supporting tauira Māori to thrive and succeed in education.

Address

101-121 Durham Street
Tauranga
3110

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6472620500

Website

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/events/find-event/university-of-waikato-mental-he

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