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 facilities
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.
Library
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
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
Computers
All students can use the computers at the Library. Library staff can help you if you have any questions or problems. Computers are located:
- Level A, main library space (5A50)
- Level B, Akoako 1 (5B18)
Parents' room
If you bring children on campus and need to study or feed baby, you can use the parents’ room, Library, level A (Entrance A).
A parents' room is also available in the Whānau Room – Nau Mai, located in Block 9, Level B.
Places to eat and drink
These cafés and bars are located on the Wellington campus. Opening hours may vary during semester breaks.
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 3pm
Location: Block 9, Level A
Phone: +64 4 801 5799
Email: Tussock@massey.ac.nz
Website: masseyvenues.com/tussock/
Facebook: Tussock Cafe
Block 10 coffee cart
Get your coffee fix at the Block 10 coffee cart.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm
Location: level C, by the glass lift, access via the cinema door
Tussock Bar and Cafe
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 3pm
Location: Block 9, Level A
Phone: +64 4 801 5799
Email: Tussock@massey.ac.nz
Website: masseyvenues.com/tussock/
Facebook: Tussock Cafe
Block 10 coffee cart
Block 10 coffee cart
Get your coffee fix at the Block 10 coffee cart.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm
Location: level C, by the glass lift, access via the cinema door
Campus information service – Mōhiohio
Our Campus Information teams can provide you with guidance and support you along your journey with the university. Our friendly on-campus teams are knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated to helping you. Some of our services are:
- General understanding of our qualifications and courses
- Admission and enrolment assistance
- Fee enquiries and payments
- Connecting with key student support services at Massey
- Other general enquiries
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Location: next to the Pyramid, Block 4, Student Central, level A (Entrance A)
Computer labs
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.
Block 4
All students
Level and room: Level D, room 08.
Opening hours: Available outside of teaching and exam sessions.
Book through the Timetable Office.
Block 5
School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing students
Level and room: Level E, room 16
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 6
Photography students at the College of Creative Arts
Level and room: Level B, room 4
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 10
All students
Level and room:
Level A, rooms 52 and 62
Level B, room 01
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 11, Industrial Design Centre
College of Creative Arts students
Level and room: Level A, room 25 and room 26
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 4
Block 4
All students
Level and room: Level D, room 08.
Opening hours: Available outside of teaching and exam sessions.
Book through the Timetable Office.
Block 5
Block 5
School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing students
Level and room: Level E, room 16
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 6
Block 6
Photography students at the College of Creative Arts
Level and room: Level B, room 4
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 10
Block 10
All students
Level and room:
Level A, rooms 52 and 62
Level B, room 01
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Block 11, Industrial Design Centre
Block 11, Industrial Design Centre
College of Creative Arts students
Level and room: Level A, room 25 and room 26
Opening hours: 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
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)
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
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 C
Phone: +64 4 801 5799 extension 63775
Email: chaplain.wellington@massey.ac.nz
Facebook: Massey chaplaincy Wellington
Specialist learning facilities
Use world-class facilities to develop your skills and master new techniques. Here are just some of the facilities available on our Manawatū campus.
Empathy Lab
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.
Fab Lab
Fab Lab Wellington is Australasia’s first digital fabrication laboratory affiliated to MIT. Fab Lab's capabilities include a computer-controlled laser cutter, numerically-controlled milling machine, sign cutter, precision milling machine and more.
Nursing simulation suites
Students learn and practice nursing skills through case studies and simulations using actors, interactive manikins and real-time body camera recordings. Suites include mock hospital settings, 2-way observation spaces and standard hospital equipment.
Wellington Psychology Clinic
Our Wellington clinic provides psychological services for the public, and professional development.
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.
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
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.
Other facilities on Wellington campus
Wellington halls
Massey’s Wellington campus offers a range of self-catered accommodation from halls of residence, apartments and studio units for students of all ages.
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.
Student health centres
Our student health centres provide a wide range of medical services from skilled doctors and nurses. Clinics are open from Monday to Friday, and cost less than other health centres.
Students' associations & clubs
The students' associations, Te Tira Ahu Pae and Ngā Haumi ki te Āo, give you a helping hand and ensures your voice is heard. They also run a wide-range of clubs and interest groups on-campus or online.
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