Health and wellness

Health Clinic Changes - effective Monday, 6 October 2025

The WITT Health Clinic does not have a registered nurse or doctor in attendance and is staffed by a trained Duty First Aider, who can provide first aid assistance and support only.

Support on campus

• If you are not feeling well when on campus and need medical advice or support, please call into the Health Clinic.

> Location: Ground Floor, B Block

> Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.00pm

• For a medical emergency on campus, call 111 immediately and request an ambulance

For other health concerns or treatment, please contact your GP or visit an urgent care clinic

Counsellor/Social Worker

The social worker/counsellor is available to assist ākonga facing difficulties that could affect their studies and their ability to achieve their academic goals.

The social worker/counsellor can:

• Provide support concerning relationship issues with fellow students or staff.
• Support you to liaise with tutors or head of schools regarding concerns you may have.
• Help you to navigate WITT Te Pukenga policies and procedures.
• Advocate for the rights of a student individually, classes or the entire student body.
• Assist with problem solving.
• Provide advocacy and support with government and non-government agencies, e.g. StudyLink or Work and Income NZ.
• Provide support with everyday life issues.
• Provide support and referrals to address alcohol and drug issues, mental health issues, academic support, family violence, court proceedings, housing issues and counselling.

Drop into Te Puna Manaaki to make an appointment or email: wellbeinghub@witt.ac.nz or phone (06) 757 3100 and ask for the counsellor.

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Accessibility Services

The role of the Accessibility Service is to ensure that students get the support they require to assist with their study.

This could include: 

• Specialist equipment and furniture
• Support staff
• Exam accommodations e.g. reader/writer
• Information and advocacy
• Access issues e.g. accessible teaching spaces and amenities
• Individual Evacuation Plans
• Alternative formatting service e.g. enlarged print or electronic format
• Accessible car parks

Support is arranged on a case-by-case basis, please contact Wayne Samways; w.samways@witt.ac.nz.

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Mātātoa Gym

Our gym is FREE for all students. The space opened in 2020 and features all-new, state-of-the-art equipment and audio-visual set up, secure bag storage, plus new shower and changing facilities. Open seven days a week from 5am to 8pm, there’s plenty of time to hit the gym for a workout. 

Interested in joining Mātātoa Gym? Join here

Health and Safety Student Representative

If you have any concerns about your Health and Safety on campus or need to report a hazard and are not sure who to talk to? You can email health&safety@witt.ac.nz 

Chaplaincy

An ecumenical chaplain is available on campus to provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening ear; support in times of illness, confusion or bereavement and a point of contact.

To make an appointment with the Chaplain, please contact chaplain@witt.ac.nz or phone: 0800 948 896 or 06 757 3100 ext 8882