Waipārūrū Hall opened it’s doors for the first time in 2020, and this exciting new residence is the largest fully catered hall in New Zealand
About the hall
Located only a short walk to the centre of the City Campus, Waipārūrū Hall is home to 786 residents across two towers, and is our first residence to offer a new catering style with multiple food serving stations offering a variety of food from different cuisines. Residents also enjoy generous communal facilities including study spaces as well as games and recreation space.
The accommodation management team and Resident Advisers arrange social and recreational events along with academic mentoring and study support sessions throughout the year to help you make friends and settle into student life.
The Resident Manager and Resident Advisers will live on site, ensuring there is a duty person available 24 hours a day.
Hall profile
| Hall profile | Waipārūrū Hall |
|---|---|
| Student type | First-year high school leavers |
| Total students | 786 |
| Catering | Fully catered residenceVegetarian and Halal options availableAchoice of meal options from multiple food stations at each service, catering to a range of diets and serving a variety of food from different cuisines. |
| Facilities on-site | Common rooms on each floor with TVsLarge communal lounge/social space with shared kitchen Study spaces with printing facilities Games room in each tower Music room in each tower Internet – wireless, included in feesLaundry – cost of use included in fees |
| Location | 35 Whitaker Place, Auckland Central. |
| Distance to University General Library (Bldg 109) | 1km, (10 minute walk). |
| Residential Agreement period | Full academic year: 38 weeks & 2 nights |
Room types
- Every room comes furnished with a king single bed, bedside table, wardrobe, desk, chair, noticeboard, mirror and airconditioning/heating unit.
- Residents provide their own bedding and linen. Alternatively a bedding pack can be purchased from our online accommodation shop before arrival.
- Electricity, water, University Wifi and laundry is included
| Room type | 2020 weekly rate* | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $398.00 | Your own bedroomShared bathrooms |
| Large Single* | $420.00 | Your own bedroom with more space Ensuite bathroom |
*Rates listed above are for 2020. Fees for 2021 are still subject to final confirmation.
*There are only 26 Large single bedrooms in the building, priority will be given to students with accessibility/medical needs.