Health and wellness

Health Clinic 

The Health Clinic provides a wide range of free health services to all students by appointment.

The WITT doctor works seven hours per week and available for students.  If you are not a student and need to see the WITT Doctor, please ask. 

Doctor's clinic hours:  Tuesday to Thursday, 11am - 1pm
Nurse hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm for students.  Drop in at your convenience.  To make an appointment ring or email the clinic.

WITT Medical Clinic is free for:

• ACC.
• B12 injections.
• Blood pressure checks.
• Blood tests forms.
• Cervical smears.
• Depo injections.
• Early medical abortion
• Emergency contraception (morning after pill).
• First aid.
• Free condoms.
• Green prescriptions for Sport Taranaki.
• Hearing tests.
• Heart health checks.
• Immunisation.
• Insertion and removal of Mirena and Jaydess (IUDs).
• Insertion and removal of Jaydelle (contraceptive rods).
• Patches and gum for quitting smoking.
• Pregnancy tests.
• Sexual health checks.
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) swabs.
• Urine infections.  
• Wound dressings.

Pop along to Te Puna Manaaki, The Wellbeing Hub.  Ground floor B Block (B008.1).  Open 8.30am-4.00pm Monday to Friday.  Ring us direct on 06 768 5890 or toll free on 0800 WITT NZ and ask for the health clinic.  Or email us on: health.clinic@witt.ac.nz

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.

Book an appointment

Te Pae Ora

Te Pae Ora is a wellbeing and mental health hub designed by ākonga, for ākonga with the purpose to enhance the overall education experience and success at Te Pūkenga.

The hub has videos, articles, tools and information that can guide and empower ākonga to take care of their wellbeing to support learning. It is a space where ākonga can explore facets of wellbeing and find some resources to draw on to support their learning journey.

Visit the Te Pae Ora hub

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: Accessibility@witt.ac.nz   

Book an appointment

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 6am to 8pm, there’s plenty of time to hit the gym for a workout or group fitness class. If you need to clear your head, check out our yoga classes on Mondays and Friday lunchtimes.

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 leave any comments or recommendations in our Student Comment box located in the Cafeteria or 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