Study facilities
On the Auckland campus in Albany, we have a range of facilities to help you with your studies. Most of the study facilities are on the East Precinct site.
Auckland Library
Our large collection of print and online resources covers all subjects taught at the Auckland campus. Ask our helpful specialist staff if you have any questions. Find study spaces as well as computers, printing and photocopying facilities. There are accessible facilities for disabled students. You can also book the mini-theatre or family room.
Location: East Precinct, between the Atrium Building and the Mathematical Sciences Building (Gate 1)
Phone: freephone 0800 627 739 and ask for the Library
Email: library@massey.ac.nz
Centre for Learner Success
Come to us for academic help and study support at all levels of study, including postgraduate. We offer workshops, classes and personal consultations in writing and study skills.
Location: East Precinct, Auckland Library, between the Atrium Building and the Mathematical Sciences Building (Gate 1)
Email: learnersuccess@massey.ac.nz
Academic Support in MyHub (needs a login)
Computers and wifi
Visit the Library to use student computers, where the support staff can help you.
You can use computers in the computer labs when they’re not being used for teaching. Computer labs may be open only to undergraduate or postgraduate students.
See details of the computer labs undergraduate students can use on this site.
Building | Level and room | Opening hours |
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Atrium | AT1: LL2.25 | Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm |
Quadrangle Building B | QB1: B.001 | Access is provided as required and authorised |
Quadrangle Building B | QB4: B.028 | Access is provided as required and authorised |
Mathematical Sciences Building | MS6: L1.20 | Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm |
Innovation Complex | IC 2.75 | Access is provided as required and authorised |
Check the table for locations and opening hours of postgraduate student computer labs.
Building | Level and room | Opening hours |
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Quadrangle Building B | CLQB2: B.023 | 24 hours, every day |
Quadrangle Building B | CLQB3: B.024 | 24 hours, every day |
Wifi
Whichever campus you’re on, you can log into MasseyWiFi with your student ID and password. Once logged in, you can use the internet and Massey network.
If you’re a guest or visitor to Massey, you can use the MUGuests wifi. This open, public network has a data limit of 600MB a day.
Te Rau Tauawhi
Connect with Te Rau Tauawhi, our Māori student centre, for manaakitanga, support and advice.
Pacific fale
There are two dedicated Pacific spaces on the Auckland campus – Fale Manaaki, where you can meet, relax, or study, and Pacific Ako Corner in the library.
Learn more about Pacific student services in Auckland
The Printery
Although printing and binding services are not available on the Auckland campus a wide variety of production options can be accessed through The Printery on the Manawatu campus in Palmerston North.
For assistance with your project please contact the Help Desk.
Phone: +64 6 9516494 or extension 84888
Email: Printeryhelp@massey.ac.nz
Or you can submit your orders directly on The Printery website.
Campus Books
Visit the bookshop to buy course textbooks, legislation and stationery, online or in-store. Campus Books is independent of the university. We also buy and sell current second-hand textbooks.
Hours during semesters:
- Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
Location: East Precinct, Student Central, level 1 (Gate 1)
Phone: +64 9 415 0348
Email: masseyal@campusbooks.nz
Website: campusbooks.nz
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 the services we offer are:
- General understanding of our programmes and courses
- Admission and enrolment assistance
- Fee enquiries and payments
- Connecting with key student support services at Massey University
- Other general service enquiries
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Location: East Precinct, Quadrangle Building A, level 1 (Gate 1)
Where to eat
All these cafes and bars are in the East Precinct. The opening hours apply during semesters. Opening hours may vary during breaks.
Campus Kebab
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm
Location: Quadrangle, between Quadrangle Buildings A and B, south kiosk
Phone: +64 27 226 3878
Email: a_far@xtra.co.nz
Food for Thought Café
Hours during semester:
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 7pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 7pm
Location: Student Central, level 1 (Gate 1)
Phone: +64 21 688 868 (Quincy Wong)
Email:catering.auckland@massey.ac.nz
Scholars Café
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm
Location: Recreation Centre, University Avenue (Gate 1)
Phone: +64 9 415 6485 or +64 21 0233 0400 (Kevin Lee)
Email: scholarscafenz@gmail.com
Sushi Lounge
Hours during semester: Monday to Thursday, 11am to 2pm
Location: Quadrangle, between Quadrangle Buildings A and B, north kiosk
Phone: +64 21 881 053 (James Shin)
Email: jamesgofish@yahoo.co.nz
Student life facilities
At the Auckland campus in Albany, we have heaps of facilities to help you make the most of our time as a student. Most of the student life facilities are on the East Precinct site but the Massey Child Care Centre is at Ōtehā Rohe.
Massey University is auahi kore – smoke-free.
Te Tira Ahu Pae
Te Tira Ahu Pae is your students’ association during your study at Massey. You’ll find them in Student Central on Level 2. They provide student representation, advocacy, clubs, events and Massive magazine.
Student lounge
Te Tira Ahu Pae is your students’ association during your study at Massey. Relax or study in the student lounge, which includes a pool table, foosball table, piano and recycled book swap. Bring your own cup for a free hot drink at our Wellbeing Café.
Hours during semester: Every day, 8am to 8pm
Location: East Precinct, Level 2
Website: Te Tira Ahu Pae
Chaplaincy service Minita Whakapono
Chaplains support students to make sense of life and learning, and promote wellbeing. We hold regular events and can put you in touch with different faith communities. A multi faith prayer space is located behind the Sport and Recreation Centre.
Location: East Precinct, Massey Business School Building, level 1, room 17
Phone: +64 9 414 0800 extension 43449
Email: chaplain.auckland@massey.ac.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Albchaplains
Sport and recreation centre
Use our two fully equipped health and fitness studios and gyms, multi-use sports hall and physiotherapy clinic. You can also hire facilities at the state-of-the-art indoor Massey University Cricket Centre. Relax at the Scholars Cafe, which is open to all. Membership of the Massey University Recreation Centre Auckland is open to students, staff and the local community, including senior citizens.
Hours during semester:
- Monday to Thursday, 6am to 10pm
- Friday, 6am to 9pm
- Saturday, 8am to 5pm
- Sunday, 9am to 4pm.
Note that we close on public holidays.
Location: East Precinct, University Avenue, next to the Sir Neil Waters Lecture Theatres (Gate 1)
Phone: +64 9 414 0844 or freephone 0800 627 739
Email: recreation.auckland@massey.ac.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasseyAlbanyRecreation
Website: Auckland Recreation Centre
Childcare and breastfeeding
Our highly qualified and experienced team at Massey Child Care Centre offers day care for children from birth to six years old. We’re a not-for-profit organisation working in a newly built early childhood centre.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 5.15pm
Location: Between Ōtehā Rohe and East Precinct sites, 5 University Avenue. We are opposite Albany Senior High School, with street access from 533 Albany Highway
Phone: +64 9 212 7200 extension 49200
Email: albanyadmin@masseychildcare.ac.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masseycccalbany
Website: www.masseychildcare.ac.nz
You can breastfeed your baby in room 2.03 in the Library. The room is open only during library opening hours.
Trading room
Get real-life fund management experience in the country's first university-based trading room. The state-of-the-art facility contains Bloomberg financial terminals, a live stock price ticker and information and news screens.
Campus security, lost and found, and emergencies
Get in touch with our friendly campus security team if you:
- have lost or found something on campus
- need help from security.
Hours during semester: 24 hours a day, every day
Location: East Precinct, Quadrangle Building A, level 2, Campus Operations Service Desk (Gate 1)
Phone:0800 627 750 or Massey internal extension 43100
Email: massey.albany@alliedsecurity.co.nz
Health care in emergencies
Find emergency health care facilities on campus.
There are sick bays with first aid kits in:
- Library, level 2, room 4 – key at Lending desk on level 2
- Quadrangle Building B, level 2, room 25 – key at School of Management reception in room 2.47
- Massey Business School, level 1, room 35 – key at reception on level 2
- Recreation Centre, room 2.19 – unlocked but ask staff for help.
Find automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on campus in the:
- Library
- Recreation Centre
- Student Central, ground floor, in Health and Counselling
- Quadrangle A, ground level, in Campus Information Services, on the kitchen wall
- Massey Business School, level 2, reception
- Atrium Building, Facilities Services, loading dock wall.
For non-emergency health care, you can enrol with your campus health centre or speak to them if you want to see them casually.
Police
If you need the police and it’s not an emergency, get in touch with the Albany Community Constable.
Hours during semester: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Location: Glenfield Police Station
Phone: 105
Emergencies
Call 111 for police, fire fighters and ambulance.
Then call campus security so we can help the emergency services.
Campus security: 0800 62 7750
Tour Auckland Campus
Start your journey with a tour of the Massey Auckland campus.
Guided Campus Walking Tours
Massey staff will take you on a one-hour tour around some of the key parts of the Auckland campus.
After the tour, you’ll meet with a Future Students team member who can answer your questions about courses, entry requirements and the Massey student experience.
Register for a free walking tour led by Massey staff
The guided walking tour visits only selected areas and facilities on campus and can cover rough ground and stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
Groups of 10 or more should contact the Future Students team directly. All future students, their families, alumni and the wider community are welcome.
Download the Massey Uni app
Get campus information and maps in your pocket with the Massey Uni app.
Download the Massey Uni app on Google Play or the App Store.
Estates Service Desk, Auckland campus
- Hours
8am to 4pm
- Phone
- Location
East Precinct, Quadrangle Building A, level 2, Estates Service Desk (Gate 1)
Address for couriers
East Precinct
Gate 1
Dairy Flat Highway
Albany 0632
New Zealand
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