Your personal safety on campus
Having a personal safety plan means thinking about what actions you would take in various situations, in case you ever need it. Here are some guidelines for developing a safety plan.
- Be aware: recognise potentially dangerous situations before they develop.
- Trust your intuition: your sixth sense could save you from danger.
- Safe place: have a 'safe place' you can retreat to if you feel threatened while on campus. Suggested safe places are the library, public areas that are well lit and occupied, occupied reception desks or security offices.
- Self-defence: consider taking a self-defence course.
- Awareness when drinking: when socialising, don't drink too much. Alcohol lowers your awareness and increases vulnerability. Don't accept drinks from strangers. Even if a student or acquaintance offers you a drink, make sure you can see it either poured or opened in front of you. If you're not drinking alcohol you still need to be safe – tea, coffee, milk and milkshakes can also be spiked.
We want you to feel safe while you're at AUT. Our Security and Emergency Management team is available 24/7 so that you have support whenever you need it.
AED locations on campus
Automated external defibrillator (AED) is a type of life saving equipment used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
There are defibrillators located across the three campuses.
City Campus
- WA4 – Hikuwai Plaza, outside library
- WF01 – Lift lobby
- WG1 – Help desk in the atrium
- WH209 – Piko restaurant
- WO2 – Security reception
- WS01 – Lift lobby
- WY1 – Mayoral Drive (lift lobby)
- WQ3 – Reception area
- WQ4 – Health & Counselling Centre
North Campus
- AA124 – Lobby
- AH01 – Reception
- AL01 – Library foyer
- AX01 – AUT Health / Northmed reception, 3 Akoranga Drive
- AZ100 – Beside the Kōkihi Café counter
South Campus
- MA1 – Main lobby
- MB101 – Corridor
- MD100 – Corridor
- MH101 – Kiosk near main lift
AUT fire alarm text alert
You can choose to receive text alerts when a fire alarm is activated on campus. This can help you stay informed and act quickly.
Log in using your AUT network login to set this up. Choose the locations, days, times and specific periods you’d like to receive alerts.
Contact us
Phone: 0800 AUT SAFE (0800 288 7233)
AUT Security and Emergency Management
Email: securitycontrolroom@aut.ac.nz
AUT Facilities Maintenance and Services
Email: ehelp@aut.ac.nz