Our Wellington campus facilities and services support the learning and growth of our staff, students and visitors. Discover quiet spots to study, where to get coffee and how to navigate Massey as a student or visitor.
Massey University is auahi kore – smoke-free.
Wellington campus library
The library has print and online resources for all subjects taught on campus. Use the study spaces, computers, printing and photocopying facilities. You can also apply to exhibit your research or designs in Te Pikitanga exhibition space.
Location: Block 5, ground floor. Between the Pyramid and Tussock Cafe.
Freephone: 0800 627 739 and ask for the Library
Email: library@massey.ac.nz
Coffee and kai
Tussock Bar and Cafe
Visit us for fresh coffee, breakfast and cafe food all day. We’re fully licensed and have outside seating.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Location: in the centre of campus, Block 9, Student Services, ground floor (Entrance E)
Phone: +64 4 801 5799
Email: Tussock@massey.ac.nz
Website: masseyvenues.com/tussock/
Facebook: Tussock Cafe
Join Wellington gym & sport
Start on a week’s free trial, then join up to 20 weekly classes or do your own thing in our fully equipped state-of-the-art gym.
Wellington gym & sport
Wellington gym and sport offers a range of services such as yoga, social sports, bike sharing and a gym that's open to everyone.
Facilities for students
Computer labs
All students can use the computers at the Library. Library staff can help you if you have any questions or problems.
You can go to the computer labs when they’re not being used for teaching. Computer labs have both PC and Mac computers. Only students in certain subjects can use some of the computer labs.
Location and opening hours
| Building | Level and room | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Library |
Level A, main library space (5A50) Level B, Akoako 1 (5B18) |
Available during library opening hours. |
| Block 4 | Level D, room 08 | Available outside of teaching and exam sessions. Book through the Timetable Office. |
| Block 10 |
Level A, rooms 52 and 62 Level B, room 01 |
Every day: 7am to 11pm |
Reserved computers
| Only for students of | Building | Level and room | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing | Block 5 | Level E, room 16 | Every day, 7am to 11pm |
| College of Creative Arts | Block 11, Industrial Design Centre | Level A, room 25 and room 26 | Every day, 7am to 11pm |
| Photography at the College of Creative Arts | Block 6 | Level B, room 4 | Every day, 7am to 11pm |
Marae and fale facilities
Te Rau Karamu Marae
Te Rau Karamu Marae sits at the heart of the Pukeahu campus. The marae, which can host manuhiri (guests) overnight, is used for teaching and learning with Kaupapa Māori at the fore. Its outdoor learning space is filled with native species.
Fale Bilong Lumi
Fale Bilong Lumi is a dedicated community space where Pacific students can study, meet, relax and connect with staff. It has a lounge and kitchen and a quiet study space with computers to use. Location: 9B11
Campus Co-Lab
If you've got a bright idea to improve the student experience at Massey, get in touch. We can help make your ideas into reality, including helping you apply for funding.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Location: Block 9, above Tussock (Entrance E)
Email: info@campusco-lab.com
Facebook: Campus Co-lab
Low sensory space
A low-sensory room is available in the library, next to the computer lab on Level B. Students can use the room for rest and decompressing rather than to study or socialise. The room has low lighting, comfortable furniture, weighted blankets, fidget toys and other features.
You don't need to book the room, but you may need to share it with others.
Location: Library, Level B
Student lounge
Meet your friends, make noise and play ping pong or board games in the student lounge. Use our kitchen, then relax on couches and bean bags to read or watch television. You can also charge your phone and hold club meetings.
Hours during semester: When the campus is open
Location: Block 9, level B (Entrance E)
Chaplaincy service
Chaplaincy service Minita whakapono
Chaplains support students to make sense of life and learning and promote wellbeing. We hold regular events and can link students to faith communities. Drop in for our bagel breakfast on Wednesdays from 9am.
Location: Block 9, level 2, above Tussock (Entrance E)
Phone: +64 4 801 5799 extension 63775
Email: chaplain.wellington@massey.ac.nz
Facebook: Massey chaplaincy Wellington
Halls of Residence
Halls of Residence
Massey's Wellington Halls of Residence are conveniently situated within a 5 minute walk from campus, allowing easy access to all of the city's attractions. Find information on self-catering, facilities, services and support.
Health centre
Health centre
The student health centre provides medical services from skilled doctors and nurses. Clinics are open from Monday to Friday and cost less than other health centres.
Location: 3rd floor, Student Services Building
Te Tira Ahu Pae
Te Tira Ahu Pae Your student association is here to help you.
Your students association, Te Tira Ahu Pae, is here to give you a helping hand and ensure your student voice is heard. They deliver services to you including advocacy, clubs and student to student communications such as Radio Control 99.4FM and student magazine Massive.
Specialist facilities
Use world-class facilities to develop your skills and master new techniques. Here are just some of the facilities available on our Wellington campus.
Art facilities
Use the world-class facilities at our College of Creative Arts – Toi Rauwhārangi to develop your skills and master new techniques. We have a metal workshop and a darkroom, as well as studios for fine arts, printing, photography and more.
Computer labs and video editing suite
Students have ready access to computer labs where they can use the latest software to scan film, edit video, audio and photography, and create 3D models. The College also has a state-of-the-art audio and video postproduction suite with all the gear needed for students to create very high quality media.
Darkrooms and Printmaking studio
Students have access to black and white darkrooms for film processing and black and white printing. There are also darkrooms available for alternative processes such as cyanotype and salt printmaking. The printmaking studio includes a laser cutter, vinyl cutter, metal and wooden type, cylinder and platen presses, as well as screen printing equipment.
Empathy Lab
Empathy is a key aspect of healthcare. But when you're fit and healthy, it's not always easy to understand the impacts of long-term illness or ageing. Nursing students wear special suits that mimic what it's like to do daily tasks after suffering a stroke, or being restricted by declining health.
Location: Auckland, Manawatū and Wellington campuses
Fab Lab
Fab Lab Wellington is Australasia’s first digital fabrication laboratory affiliated to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fab Lab's capabilities include:
- A computer-controlled laser cutter
- numerically-controlled milling machine
- a sign cutter
- a precision milling machine to make 3-dimensional moulds
- surface-mount circuit boards
- and small 3D printers.
Film production facilities
Our facilities are among the best in Australasia and include:
- colour grading suites
- editing tools
- lighting gear
- green screen
- motion capture suite, including 24 camera Vicon motion capture array.
Students can borrow high-end equipment for projects.
Location: Wellington campus
Nursing simulation suites
Suites include:
- mock hospital settings
- 2-way observation spaces
- standard nursing equipment for hospital and community work.
Students learn and practice nursing skills through case studies and simulations using actors, interactive manikins and real-time body camera recordings.
Location: Manawatū and Wellington
Recording studios
Designed by Munro Acoustics and Athfield Architects, our world-class studios include:
- live-rooms controlled by two sought-after desks — 72ch Neve and 48ch SSL Duality analogue console
- control rooms with monitoring by Dynaudio Acoustics soffit mounted speakers in 5.1.
Location: Wellington campus
VFX studio
Massey University’s Wellington campus houses cutting edge digital production and post-production tools. Students can use high-end digital cameras with the 300m2 green screen and lighting gear to create the perfect shot in post-production. Our range of camera equipment will help get your shot moving, or keep it perfectly still, or post-production artists can record motion-capture takes using our 24 camera Vicon motion capture array.
VR/AR room
The VR/AR room is a specialised room located at Massey University's Wellington campus. Students can explore and prototype virtual spaces and experiences, or create virtual artworks or designs using virtual reality and augmented reality equipment.
Wellington Psychology Clinic
Our clinic on the Wellington campus provides psychological assessment and treatment services for the public. We also offer professional development for psychologists and students.
Facilities for parents
Parents' rooms
If you bring children on campus and need to study or feed baby, you can use the:
- parents’ room, Library, level A (Entrance A)
- Whānau Room in Block T18 of the Prefab Buildings (Entrance E).
Wifi
Use your student ID and password to log into MasseyWiFi. Once you're logged in, you can use the internet and get on to the Massey network.
Guests and visitors to Massey can use the MUGuests wifi. This is an open, public network with a data limit of 600MB a day.
First aid and defibrillators
First aid
There is a sick bay with a first aid kit in Block 9, Student Centre, level 3, inside Student Health and Counselling.
Defibrillator locations on campus
Defibrillator locations on campus
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on campus:
- Library
- Block 11, Foyer
- Recreation Centre
- Campus Services Reception, Block 5C
- Block 7, Room 35
- Block 4C, Hallway
- Block 10, Great Hall Foyer
Contact us
Estates service desk, Wellington campus
Estates service desk, Wellington campus
- Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (during semester)
- Phone
- Location
Block 5, Level C
Campus access off Entrance A.
Campus security help desk
Campus security help desk
- Hours
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Phone
- Location
Report lost and found property
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