Disruptive work

Disruptive work is any work that will negatively affect the way the University operates. Find out when it's best to undertake disruptive work.

Planning disruptive work

Before you begin any long-term or large-scale disruptive work you’ll need to coordinate with your University liaison and Campus Security.

The work must be planned for quieter periods when there are fewer students on campus to minimise the impact on the University community.

Busy and quiet periods

Dates	Description	Busy or quiet
28 February–3 June	Trimester 1	Very busy period.
11–24 April	Mid-trimester break	Quiet period.
18–19 April	Easter	Quiet period.
25 April	Anzac Day and University holiday	Quiet period.
6 June	Queen's birthday	Quiet period.
10–25 June	Exam period	No disruptive work near exams. Libraries and study areas are very busy.
24 June	Matariki Friday	Quiet period
27 June–10 July	Mid-year break	Quiet period.
11 July–14 October	Trimester 2	Very busy period.
22 August–4 September	Mid-trimester break	Quiet period.
24 October	Labour Day	Quiet period.
19–25 October	Assessment period
21 October–12 November	Exam period	No disruptive work near exams. Libraries and study areas are very busy.
14 November	Trimester 3 starts	Less busy period.
23 December–9 January 2023	Summer break	Quiet period.