Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation (City Campus)
Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is brand new and provides quality, modern, single studio-style living. The facilities and location are outstanding – in the heart of Auckland city, just a minute's walk from AUT City Campus and with cafes and restaurants nearby. The accommodation is open to all tertiary students (not just AUT).
Inside Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation
Single studio living in a friendly, social environment
At Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation you'll get the best of both worlds – time and a spacious room to yourself for study and reflection, as well as the opportunity to meet others in shared spaces designed for student living. Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is managed by UniLodge, who provide a residential life programme giving you lots of opportunities to connect with other students and have fun.
Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation is managed and operated by UniLodge. AUT has a commercial management agreement with the owner of the building, Cedar Pacific.
Rooms, facilities and services
In each single studio room there is:
- King single bed
- Kitchenette: fridge, sink, storage, microwave, 2-plate hob
- Bathroom
- Study desk and chair
- Storage space, bookshelves
There are 697 rooms in total, with 25 available for students with special access needs.
Electricity, gas, water and unlimited wifi are included in your accommodation fee.
The Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation complex includes shared spaces and facilities like:
- Communal and self-use kitchen and dining
- Lounge area
- Games area
- Study areas
- Laundry
- Music room
- Recreational courtyards
- Bicycle and ski storage
You can expect a safe and positive university experience while living at Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation.
- 24-hour safety and security – UniLodge staff and residential assistants (student staff members who provide personal and community support to residents) are on site during the day, and AUT security staff are on call 24/7
- 24-hour onsite pastoral care (UniLodge staff and a duty manager, plus live-in residential assistants)
UniLodge provides a Residential Life programme during the year, so you can get to know other people and participate in social events.
Fees and applying
To acknowledge the impact of COVID-19 on our students, AUT will absorb 2022's rent increase of $16.00 per week (for a standard room). This means if you are an AUT student, you’ll pay $375 per week instead of $391.00. A $150 application fee and $120 (per semester) Residential Life programme fee apply. Find full fee details and how to apply on the UniLodge website.
Other AUT accommodation options
Wellesley Student Apartments
- City Campus location: 3-minute walk to campus
- High-rise, inner city living
- Shared apartments: 4-5 people, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/living areas
Akoranga Student Village
- North Campus location: 5-minute walk to campus
- 40 townhouse-style apartments in a village setting
- Shared apartments: 5-6 people, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/living areas
Accommodation scholarships for Semester 2
Starting at AUT in July? Stay for free in AUT's world-class student accommodation in Semester 2, 2022:
- New to AUT Accommodation Scholarship (domestic students)
100 available, apply by 17 June - International Student Accommodation Scholarship
60 available, apply by 30 June - AUT Disability and Rainbow Accommodation Scholarship
60 available, apply by 17 June
Terms and conditions apply.
Take a tour
Take a virtual tour of Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation, or contact the team to book a tour in person.
Take a virtual tour (UniLodge website)
Phone: +64 9 888 6200
Email: mayoraldrive@unilodge.co.nz
Website: Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive on UniLodge website
Contact and location
If you have a question or want more information, contact the Te Āhuru Mayoral Drive Student Accommodation team.
Contact UniLodge accommodation team
Location: corner of Mayoral Drive and Wakefield St, Auckland CBD