Clubs directory

ACT on Campus

To support the ACT Party and other organizations where deemed appropriate. To work to promote and support the ACT Party (ACT NZ) for more representation

AIESEC Victoria

We offer intense practical experience in many areas to complement your degree and career plans, while helping you to build up a network of global contacts.

ARISE Church

We are HUGE the uni students of ARISE Church. We’re on campus and in your hostel giving you a dose of fun and free stuff to make this year the best.

African Students Association

We are a small group of students who meet and practice African language and culture.

Aikido

Aikido is a Japanese form of martial art, emphasising throws and the use of balance and momentum. It is a way of dealing with attack without counter-attacking.

American Students Association (NZAA)

A university subchapter of the NZAA that promotes mutual understanding and goodwill between the United States and New Zealand.

Amnesty International at Vic

Amnesty on Campus meets to discuss human rights and do a range of activities, including fundraising events, activism and raising awareness.

Ancient Theatre Society (VATS)

The Victoria Ancient Theatre Society is a student-run club comprising of staff and students.

Arts Society

To support and encourage students studying a Bachelor of Arts, as well as create a community environment.

Asian Law Students Association

The Asian Law Students Association was founded in 2014 to provide an increased support network, both educational and social for Asian law students.

Athletics

A running, track and field club for all students on campus.

Badminton

We are a non-profit, friendly badminton club. We have members of a diverse range of abilities, from absolute beginners to representative level.

Badminton - Post Grad & Staff

Badminton club for postgrad students and staff at Victoria University of Wellington.

Basketball

We encourage students of all abilities to try basketball, with social and competitive leagues during the year at the recreation centre.

Bike Co-op (Huunuku)

The Vic Bike Co-op will be an on campus community bike workshop with bike tools, parts, and help.

Board Games and Roleplaying Club

We have a vast library of board games, and also play Magic: the Gathering, run LARPs, and host table-top roleplaying games in the evenings.

British Society

Social club intended to engage lovers of all things British.

Business Consulting Club

We facilitate competitions that provide students with skills applicable to real-life business scenarios.

Business and Investment Club (BIC)

We provide a network, events, and practical support for all students interested in business, entrepreneurship and investment.

Cambodian Students Association (CamSA)

We provide support both socially and academically to all Cambodian students at Victoria University of Wellington.

Canoe Club

VUCC is a kayak and canoe club based at Victoria University of Wellington, but is open to everyone, students and non-students alike.

Capoeira Resistencia

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art. Students learn elements of fight, dance, music and language, as well as getting a taste of Brazil’s cultural heritage.

Cheerleading

Cheerleading is an athletic sport mainly consisting of stunting (lifting and throwing people in the air), tumbling (doing flips) all in a 2.5 minute routine.

Chess Club

A club for social and competitive chess players

Chiasma Wellington

Chiasma Wellington is a national student-led organisation that fosters connections between University students and the science and technology industries in NZ

Chinese Students Association

We help with orientation, events, meetings/dinner nights, and other social events.

Christian Club

We are Christians who love to get together to enjoy God's Word and grow in Christ.

Christian Fellowship

Christian Union is a community of students being shaped by God’s word and passionately sharing the truth, love and hope of Jesus Christ on campus.

City on a Hill

We are a Faith based student club on campus with our base in Mount Victoria. Our aim is to gather students together to study the bible and enjoy life together.

Climate Clinic

We welcome students of all academic backgrounds to seek diverse and intersectional approaches to combat the climate crisis faced by humankind.

Commerce Students Society

The Victoria University of Wellington Commerce Students’ Society (VicCom) is the representative body for Wellington School of Business and Government students.

Commonwealth Youth

An accessible network for young people to connect to other aspiring young leaders, and inspirational figures to nurture their goals and ambitions.

Conservation Biology

The conservation biology chapter provides local projects for students and staff and supports local community projects.

Cook Islands Students Association

The University’s Cook Islands Students Association aims to empower Aotearoa-based Cook Islands youth to become successful and caring individuals.

Cricket

Cricket teams/training for men and women players of all ages and abilities. We are committed to fostering cricketing excellence and a great social atmosphere.

Dance Fusion

Offers classes developed from a huge range of contemporary dance styles and genres

Debating

We run internal debating grades that cater for novices and experienced debaters. We also take part in regional, national and international tournaments.

Development Society

We are an open platform inviting people to be educated, motivated and challenged on international development, poverty, human rights and environmental issues.

Disabled Students Association (CanDo at Vic)

The Disabled Students Association is the representative group for students with disabilities at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Dragon Boating

Welcome to the Victoria University of Wellington Dragon Boat team! We’re looking forward to a season of training and spectacular competition on the water and ho

EIARNAP (Education is a Right Not a Privilege)

EIARNAP (Education is a Right Not a Privilege) work to advocate for and help kids who can't afford access to the tools necessary to education.

Early Childhood Educators (VUW ECEQuality)

At VUW ECEQuality we will support, provide advocacy and connect students into the ECE profession and provide continued guidance throughout your studies

Effective Altruism Wellington

Group to co-ordinate discussions, meetups and events related to the global Effective Altruism community.

Engineering Club

Open to all Victoria University of Wellington students interested in Engineering, Computer science, or technology in general.

Esports (VESA)

To foster a community between the students at the University who are interested in, and enjoy participating in, live gaming.

Feminist Law Society

The Feminist Law Society is a group for anyone (of all genders) interested in feminism, gender equality and structural oppression within the legal system.

Feminist Organisation

We are a representative and social group for self-identifying women students.

Fencing

Vic Swords help enable people (from beginners to advanced) to learn the sport of fencing. Come and see what this international sport is all about.

Fijian Students’ Association (KaiFiji)

Our aim is to bring together people with the common association of Fiji, whether they are from there, have been there, or want to know more about it.

Filipino Students Association (Buklod)

To connect VUW students who are Filipino or of Filipino descent with each other and with their heritage and culture.

Film Society

Our goal is to encourage the appreciation of film, by showing and discussing films of all genres from many countries of the world.

Financial Markets

Building a community of students interested in financial markets.

Flying Disc

Ultimate Frisbee is a friendly, fun sport and we participate in New Zealand university games and local competitions.

Folk Music (Vic Folk)

Vic Folk offers opportunities for students to learn, play and dance to traditional Irish and Scottish music.

Footbag (Hackysack)

To promote the development of Footbag/Hackysack at VUW.

Football

Victoria University of Wellington Association Football Club (VUWAFC) is the largest senior football club in Wellington.

Forest and Bird Youth Wellington

Forest and Bird Youth is a national network of you people aged 14–25 years, interested in the environment and taking and taking action to support.

French Society

A social club where you can get to know other French students, practice some French, and above all have fun.

Futsal

To provide quality Futsal opportunities for the Victoria University of Wellington community.

Generation Zero—Victoria branch

Generation Zero is a nationwide youth led organisation that works to promote solutions to climate change.

Geology Society

GeolSoc prides itself in involving both staff and students in social and academic pursuits revolving around the underlying theme of Geology.

German Club

Get your beerhorn and get set to omh pah pah with the German Club. We speak, eat, drink, sing learn and know everything German.

Go Club

The Wellington Go Club offers the chance to learn and play one of the oldest and most strategic games in history. It's a great pastime and intense game to play.

Greens@VIC

We are students who support Green Party initiatives and values and work for good green change.

Handball

Handball mixes basketball, soccer and netball. We cater for beginners as well as developing players at representative level in a welcoming, fun environment.

Hockey

We want to encourage people to participate in hockey. Our members compete at New Zealand university and national levels.

Hong Kong Society

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Ignite Consultants Wellington

At Ignite Consultants, we provide student-driven consulting services for not-for-profit organisations.

Improv club (Mmmpop Improv)

mmpop Improv is Victoria University of Wellington's number 1 improvised comedy club!

Indonesian Student Association

We endeavour to share the various trends of Indonesian culture by providing our members with its cultural and social experiences.

International Socialist Club

We participate in the struggles for justice and liberation and engage students on revolutionary concepts and ideas. We hold meetings on a range of issues.

International Students Association (V-ISA)

V-ISA has two main areas of focus: to speak on issues affecting international students and to provide social events to foster the international community.

International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE)

To educate students about socialist politics, theory and history.

Iranian Club

The aim of the Iranian Club is to promote cultural and academic understanding.

Italian Society

Victoria University of Wellington’s Italian Society brings the Italian culture and language to the University.

Japanese Students' Association

We are a very casual group for Japanese and all other VUW students who are interested in Japanese culture and language to get together.

Karate

We promote the principles and practices of traditional karate and encourage student participation.

Kendo

The Rembuden Kendo Club offers training in the Japanese martial art Kendo, the way of the sword.

Korean Association (Friends of Korea)

Bringing people together from all walks of life through the mutual love for different aspects of Korean culture and building long-lasting relationship's.

Korfball

"Korf" means basket in Dutch. It is very similar to basketball and netball, with mixed genders. We aim to introduce this exciting sport to students.

Kung Fu

Introducing and teaching Chinese martial arts and culture. Providing regular fun and fitness class for general wellbeing, both mentally and physically.

Labour Party at Vic

VicLabour is a university club for any keen activists in the left movement and also a youth branch of the Labour Party.

Lacrosse Victoria

Join our Lacrosse Club this summer.

Latin American & Spanish Club

The Latin American and Spanish club is open to anyone who is interested in learning, experiencing and sharing Latin American and Spanish cultures and languages.

Law Students Society (VUWLSS)

Victoria University of Wellington Law Students’ Society is a representative group run solely by law students, solely for law students.

Life Drawing

To deepen the understanding of the human form through drawing and the use of live models, and provide students live drawing papers the chance to practice.

MOSAIC

Peer support and discussions for male survivors of sexual abuse, child abuse and domestic violence

Malaysian Students’ Organisation

Our main purpose is to introduce the diversity of Malaysia through cultural and social activities, promoting Malaysia and learning about other cultures.

Melanesian Students of Wantoks

Halo olketa bilong Melanesia! Our aim is to support and associate students of Melanesian descent within the Pacific region here at the University.

Muslims Students Association (VicMuslim)

We seek to make others more aware about Islam and Muslims, and ensure the needs of Muslim students are catered for.

Myanmar Student Association

We are a group that provides opportunities and support to all Myanmar students at Victoria University of Wellington.

Māori Commerce Students (Ngā Taura Umanga)

Ngā Taura Umanga is a Māori student group for commerce students.

Māori Language Society (Te Hohaieti o te reo Maori ki Wikitoria)

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s own Te Reo Māori Society.

Māori Law Students’ Society (Ngā Rangahautira)

Ngā Rangahautira (NR) is the Māori Law Students' Association at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Māori Students Assn (Ngāi Tauira)

Ngāi Tauira—the Māori students’ association, represents the interests of tauira Māori studying at Victoria University of Wellington.

National Party at Vic (Vic Nats)

VicNats is the University's branch of the Young Nats. Focusing on issues facing university students, VicNats works within the National Party to advocate

Netball

Team Vic is the largest netball club in Wellington, providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere and both competitive and social games.

Op Shop Society (OpSoc)

To promote opshopping and sustainable fashion through awesome social events and charity work.

Pacific Island Commerce Students Association (PICSA)

Connect Pasifika Commerce Students at Victoria University of Wellington. Get to know, grow and achieve.

Pakistan Students Association

The Victoria Pakistan Students Association is open to all students of Pakistan descent.

Papua New Guinea Sumatin VUW

We get together for support, to share cultural values and celebrate our achievements.

Pasifika Law Students Society

Provide support for Pasifika students throughout their journey at law school.

Pasifika Students Council

A student representative group that consults and supports all Victoria University of Wellington Pasifika students.

Plastic Diet

Plastic Diet is a youth-lead organisation dedicated to reducing single-use plastic waste and consumption.

Postgrad Badminton

To create, promote and run a social environment for staff, postgraduate and alumni members to play badminton.

Postgraduate Students Association

A student representative group that consults and supports all Victoria University of Wellington Postgraduate students.

Psychology Society

As part of the Psychology Society we arrange social events, develop networks, communications and form relationships between lecturers and students.

Rainbow Law Students Association

To create solidarity amongst rainbow law students by connecting through social events.

Red Cross

Speaker events relating to Red Cross

Refugee Students (Vic Without Barriers)

VIC.Without.Barriers is a RB Students initiative created to provide academic support to students with refugee-background.

Rowing Club

A fun, challenging sport—we offer training, racing, and coaching opportunities. We compete at the New Zealand university games and world university games.

Rugby

OBU provides rugby training and playing opportunities for male and female students of all ages and abilities.

Rugby League

The Victoria University of Wellington “Hunters” Rugby League Club has been running since 2000 and plays in the local Wellington rugby league competition.

STUDiO

We are the representative group for architecture and design students. STUDiO is here to ensure that students get a fair deal at all times.

SaVy

Sailing Club

VUWSC aims to introduce young sailors to the Wellington sailing scene.

Samoan Students’ Association

Talofa! We are here to help celebrate our culture and traditions, and to influence and inspire younger generations of our ancestors’ beginnings and journeys.

Saudi Arabia Club

We aim to provide Saudi Arabia students with the best possible academic, social and cultural service.

Sci-Fi Club

We show the latest programmes, popular classics and the occasional movie. If you are looking to meet people who share your interests, or just relax, come along.

Sign Language Club

Victoria University of Wellington’s NZSL Club is for all people interested in studying, practicing or learning about New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf culture.

Singaporean Students Association (WESSA)

The Wellington Singaporean Students’ Association (WESSA) is a student representative group in Wellington, New Zealand.

Snow Sports Club

Ski and Snowboard club is a relatively new club forming in 2013 and offers trips up to the mountain to Mt Ruapehu about four hours drive from Wellington.

Sociology Society

To support all sociology students on campus.

Space Association

To empower and inspire students to realise their potential to contribute to the NZ space industry.

Squash

Victoria Squash Club is a club for the students at Victoria University of Wellington.

Student Life

We at Student Life Wellington are about a real relationship with God, a real relationship with each other, and a real impact on campus.

Synthetic Biology (VUW Synbio)

Synthetic biology has been heralded as the ‘new computer science’, the next technological frontier encompassing fields as diverse as ecology and engineering.

Taekwondo (International Taekwondo)

We practice the original style of ITF taekwon-do. We offer one of the most senior instructors in the country, low training fees, and a supportive environment.

Taekwondo (World Taekwondo)

Victoria Taekwondo is for all those interested in a long established martial art form. We provide Taekwondo training at an affordable price for students.

Taiwanese Student Association

A club for students from Taiwan or similar cultures, or students that are interested in Taiwanese culture to get together and meet new people

Tennis

If you are social player or just want to have ‘hit around’ on Salamanca courts, the Tennis club has facilities and equipment available.

The Politics Society

Theatre Society

We are a group from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences supporting local theatre. Plays include Summer Shakespeare plays in the school holidays.

Thursdays in Black

We are the VUW branch of the nationwide movement combatting sexual harm and violence, Thursdays in Black.

Toastmasters (Pipitea Campus)

We focus on having fun and developing our communication and leadership skills.

Tokelauan Association (Te Namo)

Tongan Students’ Association

Malo e lelei! Tonga is also known as the “friendly islands”—a deserving alias duly reflected by Wellington Tongan Students’ Association.

Tramping Club

Like Tramping, hiking, climbing? Live in Wellington? Want to have a blast? Then join VUWTC!!!

UN Youth New Zealand

We create opportunities for youth to express themselves, and earn life skills, while learning more about the United Nations and the future of our planet.

Ukulele Club (Vic Uke)

We are a social club of ukulele enthusiasts of all levels who meet weekly to share knowledge, tips, and learn songs together.

UniQ Victoria

The Queer Students' Association of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Unicef Victoria

UNICEF at Victoria is a fundraising and advocacy group determined to support the rights of children, both nationally and internationally.

VR/AR Club (Looking Glass Club)

To create a network of students working with or interested in mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality.

Vanuatu Students Association

We share a common interest through cultural interaction and offer support through mentoring.

VegVUW

We aim to create a non-judgemental space for like-minded people to get together and share ideas, experiences, advice and recipes.

Victoria Rescue

Victoria Rescue is the University's light rescue and emergency response support team. The team is made up of staff and student volunteer.

Vietnamese Students’ Association

The Vietnamese Students Association is here to represent, help, connect and promote Vietnamese culture to students of all cultural backgrounds.

Volleyball

The Victoria University of Wellington Eagles Volleyball club is for anyone who has a passion for Volleyball. We have teams who compete in the local Wellington

Wargaming Society

We study and practice strategic tradecraft, devising wargames for policy analysis and providing a forum for translating theory into practice.

Wellbeing Hinengaro Collective

We have established to help support the mental and emotional wellbeing of students at VUW. We recognise this can be a lonely and stressful time.

Wellington Community Justice Project (Law)

The Wellington Community Justice Project is a dynamic body of student volunteers that aims to improve access to legal services in the wider community.

Women in Business

A society for Victoria University of Wellington women who are interested in professional development, networking and skill-building.

Women in Tech (VUWWIT)

VUWWIT is a group for undergraduate students who identify as women or non-binary and are studying computer science, engineering and other STEM subjects at VUW

Womens Collective

We are the rep group for women at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Yoga Lounge

Yoga encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in India. We offer students a relaxed, calm escape from hectic study.

Youth Choir (Schola Cantorum)

Schola Cantorum - Youth Choir is a group of Victoria University of Wellington students and alumni who do choral singing, give concerts and enjoy a passion.