Weir House

Historic Weir House is close to Kelburn campus and houses students in two buildings—the William Weir Wing and Te Whānau.

Catered hall

Meals served in a communal dining room.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—5 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Housing style

93 single rooms
50 set room places
39 twin-share places

Circular green lawn in front of white building with columns and red tile roof. A picnic table and chairs are on the lawn outside.

View gallery

Weir House opened in 1933 and its rich history is reflected in the photos of all past residents hanging on the hallway walls—you could spot one of your relatives.

Located close to the Kelburn campus, Weir House is made up of two buildings, with a popular grassed outdoor courtyard at the front. The Botanic Gardens are also on its doorstep.

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 Memorial Common Room is a favourite place to hang out, and there are many hall events, such as the academic dinner and BBQ day, to look forward to.

About the hall

  • Weir House is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Popular with first-year students.
  • There are single rooms, set rooms (adjoining single rooms with a shared door to the hallway), and twin-share rooms.
  • Bedrooms are fully furnished and heated. See the list of items provided in the Student Hall Handbook pdf3.8MB
  • All wings include a large communal lounge, kitchenette, and study room.
  • Some bathrooms are all-gender.
  • There are TV lounges, two purpose-built music practice rooms, two study rooms, a tutorial room, and other communal areas and lounges. Table tennis equipment and a snooker table are provided, along with basketball hoops.
  • The communal dining room serves three meals a day. Special dietary options are also offered. Packed lunches and late dinners can be arranged.
  • You can request to live on an alcohol-free floor.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Hall-wide wireless internet.
  • Laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers.
  • Te Whānau wing has some disabled access facilities, including wide doors, one lift, and accessible showering areas—talk to our team about specific needs.
  • Limited parking spaces available to residents, contact us for more information.

Fees

Per academic year (39 weeks) Per week

Single room

$22,308

 $572
Set room $21,294 $546

Twin-share room

 $16,224$416

The 2026 fees quoted for Weir House 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.

Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and charges.

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 exterior view of the main entrance to pier House – a three story building with a white exterior.
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Overall
A panoramic view of a bedroom in the Te Whānau wing with a single bed, a desk, and a sink.
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360 single bedroom, Te Whānau Wing (empty)

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 Weir House