Te Puni Village

Te Puni Village houses students in a three-building complex on Kelburn campus with stunning views of Wellington Harbour. Athlete-friendly living is available.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—2 minutes
Pipitea—25 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Housing style

334 single rooms
52 apartment and studio rooms

A modern, single room at Te Puni Village, with a bed next to a tall window, a desk, chair and wardrobe unit, and lots of pictures on the walls.

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Te Puni Village is located on our Kelburn campus—a handy spot for students studying there, close to your classes and other university services. It’s made up of three multi-story buildings separated by glass walkways with single bedrooms, single studios and apartments. And there are stunning views of the Wellington Harbour from the communal areas.

Throughout the year, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved and meet lots of people at the many inter-hall events—sports events, quiz nights, talent quest, film festival screening, and inter-floor activities. The 'live, learn, grow' culture of the hall will help you get off to a great start to university life.

Te Puni Village offers athlete-friendly living and has a dedicated floor for committed sportspeople. This creates a community of student athletes who can share similar experiences and support each other while juggling competitive sports and study.

About the hall

  • Te Puni Village is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Popular with first-year students.
  • There are single bedrooms, single studios, and apartments.
  • Rooms are fully furnished and heated. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbook pdf3.8MB
  • Most floors include a large communal lounge and kitchenette.
  • All-gender bathrooms are available on each floor.
  • There is a deck and e-lounge with a pool table and table tennis table, and a music room with a piano and drum kit, as well as dedicated tutorial rooms for study.
  • The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday to Saturday, with brunch and dinner on Sunday. Special dietary options, late dinners, and packed lunches are also offered.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • There are communal laundries with washing machines and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for students with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$22,542 $578
Single studio$23,712$608
Single apartment room$23,088$592

The 2026 fees quoted for Te Puni Village include food, electricity, heating, and internet. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

One-trimester-only contracts may incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

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Supporting residents

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our resident community—with staff and students working together to ensure our halls are an enjoyable place to live.

Support available

Our commitment to pastoral care

The University has structures and processes in place to ensure students living in our halls experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

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Hall videos

An external image of Te Puni village.
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Overall
A panoramic view of an occupied bedroom with many pink accessories.
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360 single bedroom (occupied)
A panoramic view of an occupied bedroom with am ensuite, desk, double bed, and kitchenette.
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360 studio bedroom (occupied)
A panoramic view of the common space in Te Puni village with a television, ping pong table, and sofas.
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360 common area

Visit our halls

Contact the hall directly to make an appointment to visit. If you wish to see more than one hall on the same day, make sure you allow at least 30–40 minutes to cover the tour and the time to travel to the next hall. You can book a hall tour during school holidays.

Book a tour of Te Puni Village