New to NZ?
Tourism New Zealand – 100 Percent Pure and New Zealand.com for information about attractions and practical details.
AA Tour Guides for details on where to visit and where to stay.
Bike-NZ Bike Tours if you want to see this beautiful country by bicycle.
Check out the New Zealand Tourism
New to Auckland?
Auckland’s Big Little City – find out about events, dining, nightlife, shopping, getting around, and more…
Auckland Adventures – Check out the AuSM Mates Rates on the AuSM website – discounted travel for students on guided Auckland adventures. Discover Auckland and make new friends.
New to AUT?
AuSM Events
Academic Orientation for new students in Semester 1, 2010
Orientation is an opportunity to meet your programme leader and ask questions about your course. It will include:
- Meeting your student mentor and other students doing your course
- A welcome to AUT University
- Information on your course
- Campus tours
- Information on student support and the library
- How to access AUT computers and online resources
City Campus Undergraduate Orientation – Monday February 22nd and Tuesday February 23rd
City Campus Postgraduate Orientation and City Campus Parents, Partners and Family/Adult and Part-time students Evening Orientation – Wednesday February 24th
North Shore Campus Postgraduate Orientation – Thursday February 25th
North Shore Campus Undergraduate Orientation – Friday February 26th
The date for Manukau campus Under-graduate and Post-graduate Orientation will be posted on the AUT website as soon as it is finalised.
AuSM Orientation March 1 to 8
The most anticipated event of the year is brought to you by AuSM. Over two weeks, lunchtime and evening entertainment will feature music, comedians and performers as well as heaps of giveaways, stalls and competitions. This vibrant festival is not to be missed, it is a great way to start the year and meet new people!
AuSM diary
Make sure you pick up your FREE AuSM diary from an AuSM office near you. Not only will it help you keep organised, the diary contains lots of useful information.
Clubs on campus
University is not just about lectures, study and exams. It is your chance to meet new people, expand your ideas and explore new interests. That’s why AuSM is committed to providing a range of interesting and exciting clubs on campus. There are a wide range of cultural, faculty-based, social, religious and sporting clubs on offer through AuSM and every AUT student is able to join an existing club.
debate magazine
debate is your student magazine. Pick it up weekly on your campus or read it online. High-quality editorial, eye-catching visuals, competitions, photo spreads, events guide and regular columns make debate a must-read each week. They also love contributors!.
Need somewhere to live?
Find somewhere to live
AUT student accommodation – Self-service, group-living flats. The apartments and village are a great way to make friends and become familiar with university life.
- Wellesley Student Apartments at the City Campus
- Akoranga Student Village at the North Shore Campus.
Find a flat or flat mates
Department of Building and Housing Guide to Flatting 101 – everything you need to know about flatting in NZ including moving in and out, landlords, your rights, sorting out problems and paying rent.
Organise your money
Flat Account – an online tool for managing your flat’s expenses without the need for a shared bank account. Checkout the discount directory for a 30% discount on this service.
Sorted – workout how to pay for your studies, how to survive on a student budget, how to minimise your student loan.
Kit out your flat
Save money and hassle by renting appliances from EX rentals (link) or A & R Appliance rentals (link). Or find a bargain on Trademe
Getting Around
Getting to AUT – The AUT website contains information on the various modes of transport that will get you to each campus.
Parking at AUT - Parking is limited at North Shore Campus and requires students to purchase a pay and display ticket. Parking in the City Campus is unavailable during the day for students due to high demand.
Public Transport - Information on Auckland’s buses trains and ferry services can be found at: Maxx Get your tickets from the AuSM office, full-time students save 40% on bus and train tickets! Don’t forget your student ID.
North Shore/City Campus shuttle – Buses go every 15min between 6.45am – 9.10pm Monday – Thursday, and 6.45am – 7.00pm Friday (Times vary during semester holidays). Get your shuttle tickets from AuSM offices.
Taxis – Catch a North Shore Taxi from the North Shore Campus and travel at Tariff 2 – the discounted travel rate! Or, travel with Green Cabs and save 20c per km on their standard rate ph: 0508 447 336.
Getting sorted for the Semester ahead
How about renting your books, instead of buying? You can at Academy Books.
Save on art supplies, at Gordon Harris with 20% off
Get great deals on laptops and accessories at NZ Laptops Ltd.
Pay less for books, computers, supplies and stationery by viewing the special offers in the discount directory.
Want something to do?
Have a look at www.ausm.org.nz we have events going on every week.
Head to the AuSM Student Bar – Vesbar for student specials, events and food. The bar is also available for private functions such as 21st birthdays, fundraisers and dance parties.
Get great discounts exclusive to AuSM members on our Discount Directory. Try dance classes, paintball, jump off the Sky Tower, catch a movie, play mini golf, enjoy a night at the opera, relax in the hot pools and more!
Visit: Eventfinder to find out what’s on in your area this week.
If you’re going out for the night, save on taxis and book a dial-a-driver before you go! Get a 10% discount with Global Drivers
Get some pampering, a massage or your hair done…
Book in to the AuSM Lodge at National Park – heaps to do, all year round. Great student rates!
Hungry?
Feel like Japanese? Mexican? Thai? Vegetarian? Pizza? World famous brownie? Find plenty of options, each with a tasty student special in the discount directory.
Are you a pro in the kitchen – or want to be? Try out some of our AuSM recipes, and tell us what you think of them. Or write to us with your great recipes!
AuSM Free Feeds – Get your free feeds on campus every week on North Shore and City Campuses and once a month at Manukau. AuSM dishes up something new each week for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. There are also Free Feeds giveaways each week here.
Free Feeds
If you’re hungry and experiencing serious financial hardship, AuSM can help with a food parcel. Apply on the AuSM website.
Having problems at Uni?
AuSM Advocacy Service can help if you:
- Need Legal info
- Have a complaint
- Are accused of cheating
- Want to appeal a result
- Are being disciplined by the University
- Have hassles with Studylink
- Feel that you are being harassed
- Are starving
To find out more or get help call the Team on 921 9999 ext 8311/8379, email nbuckby@aut.ac.nz or visit www.ausm.org.nz
Going out into the big wide world
AUT Career Services can provide career counseling, help with CV writing, hold workshops and events and assist with job searching!
Finding a job – CareerHub is targeted at students and graduates to help them find:
- Employment opportunities: graduate, internships, co-operative education placements, overseas, vacation, programme related jobs, work experience and employment scholarships
- Upcoming events: employer recruitment presentations, career fairs, industry networking events and employment preparation workshops
- Career resources: fact sheets, links, news and FAQs
Student Job Search – is a free employment service funded by AuSM. They list a wide range of roles over flexible durations which include; one-off, casual, fixed term, ongoing part-time and full-time.
Volunteering and Charity work – want to put some of your time toward a good cause? Checkout the AuSM charity database. You can usually donate as little or much of your time as you want. Work for a cause that you believe in and get great work experience at the same time!
CV writing – Get help from the experts and write a knockout CV. Global CV solutions offer AuSM members a 10% discount on all their services.
Starting a business – All AuSM members get a 20% discount on MYOB training at Bizmate.
Paying back your student loan – Did you know…The government has introduced a 10% student loan voluntary repayment bonus for voluntary repayments that total $500 or more in a tax year (1 April to 31 March). Check out the IRD website to find out the best way to pay off your student loan.
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