We want you make the most of your student experience while you’re here at MIT so we have events and activities happening throughout the year and across our different campuses.

For more information on the activities and events, please follow the Student Life at Manukau Facebook and StudentLife.Manukau Instagram page to stay up to date with the latest student news, activities and events happening on campus.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

ORIFEST!

OriFest is our version of O-Week celebrations — a fun, high-energy way to kick off the semester and welcome both new and returning students!
Expect free food (yep, first in, first served), epic games, cool giveaways, and a bunch of awesome vendors joining us on campus.
Check out the dates below to see when OriFest is coming to your campus — or, if you’re keen, come along to all three! We’d love to see you there.

Maritime city campus
Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
Time: 11.30 – 12pm
Location: Student Kitchen

Manukau and Techpark campus

Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025
Time: 11.30 – 1pm
Location: Manukau campus, Atrium – ground floor

Manukau and Techpark campus

Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
Time: 11.30 – 1pm
Location: Student Cafe