Semester One
A round up of key social events happening on campus throughout Semester One 2026.
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Auckland Pride Month
Tāmaki Makaurau's Pride Festival, which runs throughout February, empowers and celebrates our Takatāpui and Rainbow communities through events, creativity, and advocacy. The University are attending the following two events, and hosting a Rainbow Orientation session during week one.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk with UoA at Rainbow Parade | Sat 21 Feb | 7.30-9.30pm | Ponsonby Road |
| Big Gay Out | Sun 15 Feb | 12-7pm | Coyle Park, Point Chevalier |
Orientation/Week 0
23 February - 1 March
If you are new to the University, don't forget to register for your Orientation session(s).
| Orientation session | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Māori and Pacific | Mon 23 Feb | 10 onwards | City Campus |
| International | Mon 23 Feb | 8.30am-1.15pm | City Campus |
| Business and Economics | Tue 24 Feb | 9am-2.30pm | City Campus |
| Arts and Education | Wed 25 Feb | 9am-2.30pm | City Campus |
| Engineering and Design | Thu 26 Feb | 9am-2.30pm | City Campus |
| Medical and Health Sciences | Thu 26 Feb | 9am-2.30pm | City Campus |
| Law Part I | Thu 26 Feb | 2-4pm | City Campus |
| Science | Fri 27 Feb | 9am-2.30pm | City Campus |
O'Week/Week 1
2 - 8 March
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubs Expo | Mon 2 - Wed 4 March |
10am-3pm | City Campus: OGH Lawn, Alfred St & Taumata Quad |
| Esports events | Mon 2 - Fri 6 March | Various | Esports Arena, KEIC L1 |
| O'Week Fest | Mon 2 - Wed 4 March | 10am-3pm | Alfred St + Main Stage |
| Toga Party | Mon 2 March |
7.30-10.30pm | Alfred St |
| Game Day* | Mon 2 March | TBC | Shadows, 2 Alfred St |
| Quiz Night* | Tues 3 March | TBC | Shadows, 2 Alfred St |
| Manu Competition | Tues 3 March | 11am-1pm | Hiwa, Recreation Centre (pool) |
| Alfred's St Party | Wed 4 March | 5.30-10.30pm | Alfred St |
| Rainbow Orientation | Thu 5 March | 6-8pm | Location TBA |
| Comedy Night* | Thu 5 March | TBC | Shadows, 2 Alfred St |
| O'Week Dance Party | Thu 5 March | 2.15-6.30pm | Hiwa, Recreation Centre |
| Clubs Expo | Thu 5 March | 10am-3pm | Building 505 Foyer, Grafton Campus |
| He Āhuru Mōwai Welcome | Fri 6 March | 10am onwards | He Āhuru Mōwai |
| TGIF - O'Week Edition* | Fri 6 March | TBC | Shadows, 2 Alfred St |
| Frat Party* | Sat 7 March | TBC | Shadows, 2 Alfred St |
*Check out Shadow's Instagram page for their event information.