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01/10/2026

🚨 QUIZ NIGHT 🚨 Get your teams together for our final quiz of 2026! Link in bio to register!

02/08/2026

Get your thinking caps on, gather your mates and sign up via link in bio 🤓 See you this Wednesday👋

01/08/2026

🚨To help make sure you have an amazing night, here are a few important details: 👇

📍Venue
The Balcony Room
159 17th Avenue, Tauranga (The Historic Village)

⏰ Check-in
Doors open at 7:00pm, with last check-in at 9:00pm, so don’t be late!!!

What you’ll need to enter

• Your Eventbrite ticket (printed or on your phone)

• A current physical NZ government ID or passport

• Your student ID

Please note: Photos of your ID cannot be accepted, we can only accept physical IDs.

👥 Bringing a guest?
If your guest isn’t enrolled at the University of Waikato, they’ll need to arrive and check in with you.

♿️ Accessibility
The venue is located on the second floor, with lift access available for anyone who requires it.

🚭 Smoking & va**ng
Smoking and va**ng are not permitted inside the venue or on the balcony. A designated smoking/va**ng area is available near the entrance.

🍴 Food & drinks
For those who want to soak up the alcohol, grazing-style food will be available throughout the evening, with options that cater to your dietary requirements.

The bar will be serving a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at student-friendly prices, so don’t be shy.

🚽 Toilets
The toilets are located at the back of the venue, directly behind the staircase.

🎵 DJ
Our DJ will be keeping the vibes going all night, so don’t be afraid to get a little crazy on the dance floor, we’d love to see it.

🚨Most importantly, have an incredible night, be safe, and we hope it’s worth the Sunday Scaries!

31/07/2026

Apparently some of you forgot to buy tickets… SO we’ve extended ticket sales so you don’t get fomo xx

29/07/2026

Don’t get fomo, get a ticket. Throwback to our White Lotus Ball last year 🌺 Less than 50 tickets left so get in quick 🚨

27/07/2026

🍸Getting ready for the ball this Saturday? Here are the answers to the questions we get asked the most:

❓ Can I bring a guest?
📣 Yes. You can purchase a double ticket which allows you to bring someone who is not enrolled at UoW.

❓ I am international student. What form ID is acceptable for entry??
📣 If you do not have a NZ government ID (e.g. NZ driver license). We can only accept your passport as valid ID.

❓ Do I need my student ID?
📣 Yes! You will need to provide your student ID along with your NZ government ID when entering the venue. If you are bringing a plus one who is not a student, please ensure you still bring your own student ID.

❓ Can I leave and come back?
📣 No. There is no re-entry if you leave the venue, so make sure you have everything you need before leaving.

❓ Will there be food?
📣 Yes! There will be a selection of grazing style nibbles throughout the night with options available to suit your dietary requirements.

❓ Will alcohol be available?
📣 Yes! There is a bar located within the venue offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from b**r and w**e to RTDs and sodas.

❓ Can I attend if I’m 17?
📣 No. This event is strictly R18. All attendees must be over the age of 18 and are required to show a valid government ID to enter the venue.

25/07/2026

The countdown is on and tickets are selling fast 🍸Head to the link in bio before it’s too late! 🍻

22/07/2026

🚨TICKET ON SALE NOW VIA LINK IN BIO🚨Get your mates together and party the night away prohibition style. Whether you’re busting it out on the dance floor or kicking back in the bar, you’re not ganna want to miss this 🥂

19/07/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

WIN a double pass to the opening night of Shakespeare in Love: The Play, brought to you by 16th Avenue Theatre 🎭✨

Shakespeare in Love is a fast-paced comedy about a young Will Shakespeare as he writes Romeo and Juliet. With plenty of comedy, romance, live music, and sword fights, it's sure to make an entertaining night out!

TO ENTER:
✨ Tag a friend
✨ Follow Us & 16th Avenue Theatre

The winner will be announced this Friday at 1pm via our stories. GOOD LUCK!

Address

101 Durham Street (University Of Waikato/Tauranga Campus)
Tauranga
3110

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://wsu.org.nz/

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