Semester One
A round up of key social events happening on campus throughout Semester One 2026.
On this page:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sexual Health Screening | Tues 3 March | 1-4pm | Workshop 101, KEIC L1 |
| 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 | 5.30-6.30pm | 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.
Week 2: 9-15 March
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Elections Debate: Hosted by TRK AUSA | Mon 9 March | 6.30pm onwards | OGGB |
| Rainbow drop-in session |
Mon 9 March | TBC | QueerSpace |
| He Wā Whakaaro, A Moment to Reflect | Fri 13 March | 9am-2.30pm | MacLaurin Chapel |
Week 3: 16-22 March
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find your spiritual home | Wed 18 March | 11am-2pm | Maclaurin Chapel, 18 Symonds St |
| The Great Waka Ama Race | Sat 21 March | 9am-1pm | Hyundai Marine Sports Centre, Ōkahu Bay |