Te Āhuru Recreation Centre
Our students-only Te Āhuru Recreation Centre in WQ building on the AUT City Campus offers spaces where you can do more than study – you can use it to connect with friends and cultivate your interests. The rec centre has a sports court, dance and exercise studios, flexible spaces for clubs to meet, and large spaces to gather and share food.
Location and hours
We're located at 39 Wakefield Street on the AUT City Campus.
Open hours for Te Āhuru Recreation Centre:
- Monday to Friday: 8am-9pm
- Saturday: 9am-2pm
- Sunday: 9am-1pm
Access
To access our facilities and bookable spaces, you will need a white swipe card or the Gallagher app (for student accommodation residents) to scan in and enter. Show your student ID at the AUT security office on any campus to request a swipe card or visit us at reception for more information. Access is free and available to AUT students only.
Timetable
Visit our Instagram page for a weekly schedule of activities at Te Āhuru Recreation Centre.
Examples of activities include: pick-up sports like basketball, volleyball, futsal and badminton; salsa dance class, meditation class, board games club, Ocha no jikan club and X-Box gaming.
Spaces and facilities
You can use or book spaces in the recreation centre for different sports and activities. Available spaces include:
- 4 activity rooms (1 studio with sprung floors and mirrors, 3 studios with carpet and full AV systems)
- Cardio room with exercise bikes
- Multi-purpose sports court
- Kitchen facilities
- Common areas with games and a large screen for viewing sports, events or films
To see what's on log into My AUT.
Book a space for your recreation activities
Use the AUT App or AUT's TimeEdit program (if you're using a desktop) to book a space in the recreation centre.
- Each student or club can only book 1 hour each week
- You can book up to 2 weeks in advance
- If you want a longer or recurring booking, email us at recreation.centre@aut.ac.nz
- If you have trouble booking via TimeEdit, email us at recreation.centre@aut.ac.nz
See what it's like: inside the rec centre
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Contact
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For a weekly timetable and details about events at Te Āhuru Recreation Centre, visit our Instagram.