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9-26th FEBURARY 2026 - HAERE ROA

LINEUP ANNOUNCED 12th JAN

COMBOS ON SALE 14th JAN

Events

The UCSA doesn’t just host ORI! Our events calendar is packed with free BBQs, wellbeing events, post grad coffee mornings, cultural events, international field trips, free exam breakfasts and more! Oru Events Team is focused on running the best events on campus and are always keen to hear what piques your interest! We celebrate student excellence at our awards nights, and when the time is right, we know how to party. To top it all off, we hold an epic end of year festival to see off lectures - Tea Party! This is the biggest party of the year and is not to be missed!


Our events calendar is always packed, and there is something for everyone. See what we have coming up for 2026 so far here:

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Advocacy and Welfare

UCSA has dedicated teams to support you through your student life at UC. Our Advocacy and Welfare team are a super friendly crew who assist you in navigating university life, and they will work with you if you need any welfare support. Independent from UC, hit them up if you need any advice – they process grant applications, offer food support services and provide advocacy with any academic appeals or drafting application forms. Check out how else they help here:

UCSA Support

Haere-roa

As well as offering additional support for your studies, Haere-roa is a space you can come hang out in ‘just cause.’ Pull up a beanbag in the Social Space or check out The Foundry bar - it’s the place to be to grab a drink and some food and get involved with one of their daily rituals – who doesn’t love a quiz night?

Want to learn more cool stuff? Here is some insider UCSA info to get you started:

  • Haere-roa - The home of the UCSA and a purpose built hub for all UC students.
  • UCSA Student Exec - The team of 14 elected students who represent your voice on campus and beyond.
  • The Foundry - Your student bar! Grab a matcha on the way to class or finish off a busy day with a Foundry draft and some wedges – perfect.
  • CANTA - Your official student mag. Pick up a free copy around campus every second Monday during term time to keep up with all the tea at UC.
  • Ngaio Marsh Theatre - Love music? The legendary Ngaio Marsh is the place for you. Kick off your ORI experience at FIRST BASE to see what we mean.
  • Social Space - A perfect spot to chill out on the couches (we hear they’re the comfiest on campus...) or grab a mate for a table tennis tournament.
  • V-Plate (student discount) - Sign up with your UC email address and get discounts at all the USCA owned cafes scattered across campus.
  • The Amphitheatre - The ultimate lunch spot. Pop across the river to chill out in the sunshine. Who knows, you may score yourself a FREE snag from one of our famous UCSA BBQs!

Don’t miss out!

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We can’t wait to see you at UCSA ORI ’26 and beyond!

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