09/02/2026
ROLLING INTO WEEK 6 🎶
Cannot believe we are at our last week of activities for the summer, it feels like it was Week 1 just yesterday 🥹
Make sure to attend the last of your classes because we are going straight into study break! 🙌🏽
CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AT CELEBRATION DAY ONE LAST TIME 💙
02/02/2026
WHATS ON WEEK 5 🎀
WOOHOO! We are already 5 weeks into the program and everything is kicking off ✨
Hope you guys are on top of your studies but also making sure to prioritise your health & well-being 🙂↕️
We have a buuuunch of fun activities planned this week so make sure to RSVP via Engage to stay in the loop 🫣
Have a great week fam & see yall around 🙌🏽💙
27/01/2026
Week 4 is calling 👀✨
From chill sessions to skill-building workshops, Summer Start is keeping the good vibes going all week long.
Swipe through to see what’s happening and lock in your plans ✔️
👉 Don’t forget to RSVP using your student ID on Engage
Spots are limited, so grab yours early
19/01/2026
What’s happening this week at Summer Start?✨
Swipe to check out all the events coming up and pick what you’d like to join
Make sure you RSVP on Engage using your student ID.
We can’t wait to see you around campus.
11/01/2026
Hey Summer Starters 🌞
Hope Week 1 treated you well and that you made some new friends, tried something new and soaked up the Summer Start vibes ✨
Here’s what’s happening in Week 2 and trust us, you won’t want to miss it 👀🎉
👉 Make sure you RSVP using your student ID on Engage:
https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/summerstart
Spots are limited for each event, so don’t wait around grab your spot early. We cannot wait to see you there 💛
05/01/2026
Kia ora Summer Starters! 🌞
Welcome to your first week at Waipapa Taumata Rau!
We are so excited to share the line up of events our amazing leaders have planned just for you ✨ From fun socials to helpful uni tips, there’s something for everyone.
👉Make sure you RSVP using your student ID on Engage:
https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/summerstart
Spots are limited for each event, so don’t wait around grab your spot early. We can’t wait to see you there!
04/01/2026
Happy New Year ☀️
Summer Start 2026 kicks off tomorrow! We are so excited to meet you all at Orientation Day 🤩
If you can’t make it to Orientation Day, make sure to drop in to see us in the Common Room on Level 3 Building 401 (20 Symonds St) in the Leech Study Space on your first day to check in for the Summer Start programme 😌🙌
18/12/2025
Applications for Kōkiri Raumati 2026 have now closed. However, if you haven’t yet applied and would like to join us, please reach out to us before lunchtime on Friday 19 December and we will do our best to help!
If you have received an offer to join one of our Kōkiri Raumati programmes, all offers will expire on the 19 December 2025 so make sure you check your University of Auckland email and personal email for any offers and accept your offer before it expires.
For any questions please reach out to us at [email protected]
17/12/2025
Applications for Kōkiri Raumati 2026 have now closed. However, if you haven’t yet applied and would like to join us, please reach out to us before 2pm on Friday 19 December and we will do our best to help!
If you have received an offer to join one of our Kōkiri Raumati programmes, all offers will expire on the 19 December 2025 so make sure you check your University of Auckland email and personal email for any offers and accept your offer before it expires.
For any questions please reach out to us at [email protected]
08/02/2025
WEEK 6 IS HERE!! 😱💫
Make sure you make the most of our final full on week before you guys head into exam season! Lots of fun events lined up for you guys, make sure you also come to our final big event which is celebration day on Friday! Can’t wait to see you all there! 🤩✨