Events
We offer a range of sporting and non-sporting events and health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. Find out what’s coming up.
Events, courses, and programmes
Get involved in our one-off events and try something different. We also offer a range of one-day courses, multi-day programmes, and workshops.
Round the Bays 2026
Join the Te Herenga Waka team for Round the Bays 2026! It's a fun, feel-good event for all fitness levels. Run, jog, or walk Wellington's beautiful waterfront on Sunday 15 February 2026.
The first 50 people to sign up with the University team will get $20 off their entry fee.
Register before Christmas and you’ll go in the draw to win one of two $200 Shoe Clinic vouchers—one for staff and one for students!
How to get involved:
- Register here first and we’ll send you your $20 discount code in the coming days.
- Then head to the Round the Bays website and select Enter Now.
- Create an account and enter your details. When you get to the Teams section, select ‘Yes, add to another existing team’. Find us under the Corporate Teams category with the name Te Herenga Waka.
- At the bottom of the page, enter the discount code to apply your $20 discount.
Non-university friends and whānau are welcome to join our team too! However, only University staff and students are eligible for the $20 discount and prize draw.
Let’s make this year’s Round the Bays our biggest yet. Grab your friends, lace up, and get moving!
Register for Round the Bays 2026
Women's Only Opportunity series
Join our 2025 fitness and wellbeing series to help you gain confidence lifting weights and correctly performing exercises. Gain knowledge on how to further improve your fitness and wellbeing.
Register for the Women's Only Opportunity series
Women's self-defence workshops
University Recreation Wellington holds regular self-defence courses. These are open and free to all self-identifying women and non-binary people.
Gain more confidence in your everyday life—learn ways to be strong and safe in a variety of situations. These courses teach you hits, kicks, holds, and escape techniques, as well as providing tips to help keep you safe.
To register your interest for our next course email university-recreation@vuw.ac.nz.
Email to register your interest
Rec-Fest
Your introduction to University Recreation, Rec-Fest, runs during the Trimester 1 orientation. Giving you a taste of everything that clubs, sports, and fitness have to offer.