Waipārūrū - Whitaker Block

Waipārūrū - Whitaker Block, is a short walk from the centre of Auckland City and the City Campus, is home to 160 students who are part of the Waipārūrū community.

About the residence

Facility owned and operated by the University of Auckland

Located at the end of Whitaker Place you will find Whitaker Block which is part of our Waipārūrū Hall community. This residence offers students a co-living experience with all the benefits of inner-city living, and optional meal plans for those looking for more flexibility.

The accommodation management team provides personal support throughout your stay and arrange a number of social and recreational activities during the year.

The Resident Manager, Resident Coordinator and Resident Advisers live on-site, with 24/7 reception services operating from Waipārūrū Hall.

Residence profile

Hall profile	Waipārūrū Hall - Whitaker Block
Student type	First-year high school leavers & Undergraduates
Total students	160
Students per block	40-50
RA Ratio	1 : 40
Catering	Self-catered residence Large shared communal kitchen & dining room. 3 optional meal plans available to residents at an additional weekly rate.
Facilities on site	Large communal lounge with TV/Games room Music room Study rooms Computer lab with printing facilities Light reference/reading room Common rooms with TV and DVD player and kitchenette Internet - wireless, included in your fees Laundry - cost of use included in fees
Location	27 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central
Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109)	950m (8 minute walk)
Residential Agreement period	Full academic year: 38 weeks & 3 nights Semester One*/Two: 19 weeks

* The semester one residential period is only available to those students coming to study for semester one only.

Rooms

Every room comes furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, noticeboard, bookshelf and towel rail.
Residents provide their own bedding and linen. Alternatively a bedding pack can be purchased from our online accommodation shop before arrival.
Electricity, water, access to University wifi and membership to the University Recreation centre are included.

Room type	Residential period	2022 weekly rate	Features
Single	38 Weeks	$280.00	your own bedroom shared bathroom on every floor
Twinshare	38 Weeks	$215.00	room is shared by you and another student allocated by the resident manager two sets of bedroom furniture shared bathroom on every floor.
Twinshare Deluxe	38 Weeks	$240.00	room is shared by you and another student allocated by the resident manager two sets of bedroom furniture shared ensuite bathroom.