Associations

NZUSA is a federation of five of the eight university students’ associations (Auckland, Massey Palmerston North, Massey Albany, Victoria and Lincoln). In partnership with Te Mana Akonga, the national Māori university students’ association, NZUSA represents university students nationally.

NZUSA has an office in Wellington which houses the two full-time Co-Presidents, a Research Officer and the NZUSA Women’s Network Coordinator, in conjunction with Te Mana Akonga, the Aotearoa Polytechnics Students’ Union and Student Job Search, with whom the building is shared.

NZUSA was established to represent the common and collective concerns of students. It is a political body, which works for change for students. Government, media and other national bodies look to NZUSA as the voice for students. As such, NZUSA gives Auckland University Students Association political clout, as well as providing a vehicle for student unity.

The Association is an Incorporated Society which was founded in 1891. For more than 100 years the Students’ Association (AUSA) has acted for the benefit of Auckland students both within and outside the University. The student body is an integral part of the University community and the members of AUSA are involved not only in the control of the University but also in fostering social, political, cultural and sporting activities within the University. AUSA is a society that is concerned with the problems and needs of students in their widest context. There are many affiliated groups, societies and clubs, details of which are available from AUSA.

In 1999, a referendum was held and voluntary membership of Associations of Students was adopted. Membership of AUSA is currently free to all enrolled students of the University.

Activities

There are over 120 clubs and societies affiliated to the Association covering many spheres of student interest. The sports clubs cater for a range of sporting interests and most participate in the local Auckland inter-club competitions and in national tournaments. The cultural societies cater for a wide range of religious, academic, social, cultural and political interests.

Administration

The control of AUSA’s business and affairs lies with the Executive Committee which is elected annually. It comprises a full-time President, four part-time Officers and 13 portfolio holders.

Advocacy and Representation Services (WAVE)

AUSA provides representation and advocacy services to support students in the form of the Welfare, Advocacy, Voice and Education (WAVE) service. Through this service, AUSA administers the Class Representative System and Student Committee Representatives (Class Representatives, who are elected to sit on Central University committees), the Advocacy Service and the Student Advocacy Network (trained student volunteers), who can help to resolve a variety of academic, financial, personal and social issues, and a Parent Space Coordinator who assists parents on campus. The WAVE Department is located on the second floor of the Kate Edger building and staff can be contacted by phone on +64 9 309 0789 ext 202, or via email at

Cafeterias and Tavern

AUSA operates a number of campus cafeterias (QUAD Cafe, Engineering, HSB, Law School, and the ‘HANGAR coffee bar’), as well as the City Campus tavern ‘Shadows’, ‘Toasted Bar and Grille’ licensed cafe and the ‘Cap and Gown’ functions lounge.

Campus Radio 95bFM

Campus Radio 95bFM provides an alternative-programme radio station on campus, based in the Student Union.

University Book Shop

AUSA has a full interest in the University Book Shop which stocks university texts and other books, stationery, Alumni memorabilia etc. AUSA members are entitled to a 10 percent discount.

For further information contact AUSA Reception, AUSA House, 4 Alfred Street. Phone: +64 9 309 0789, email or visit the website at www.ausa.auckland.ac.nz