The Bubble programmes

The Bubble spaces at Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro campuses are comfortable, inclusive, welcoming spaces.

Students can take time out at The Bubble spaces to connect with other students.

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The Bubble—Kelburn edition

The Bubble programme runs at the Kelburn campus from 11 am–2 pm on weekdays during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

To find The Bubble, head to Level 2 of the Student Union Building.

The room number is SU216.

What you can find at The Bubble—Kelburn edition

Every weekday

  • student wellbeing facilitators
  • free fruit and hot drinks
  • microwaves to heat your lunch
  • comfy bean bags and couches to rest on
  • puzzles and board games.

Weekly activity schedule

Monday
  • Storycraft—our peer support creative writing group (noon–2 pm).
Tuesday
  • Paw therapy—pet some gorgeous Canine Friends dogs (11 am–2 pm).
Wednesday
  • Move-it hour—accessible movement activities (noon–1 pm).
  • Singing waiata—rock some waiata for your wellbeing (1–1.15 pm).
Thursday
  • Crafts—activities such as colouring, drawing, painting, and crochet/knitting (11 am–2 pm).
Friday
  • Paw therapy—more dog cuddles with Canine Friends (11 am–2 pm).
  • Wellbeing activities—reflection sheets, language activities, and more (11 am–2 pm).
The outside of The Bubble wellbeing space.

The Bubble—Te Aro edition

The Bubble programme is run at Te Aro campus from noon–2 pm on Tuesdays during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

Join us in VS221.

What you can find at The Bubble—Te Aro edition

  • student wellbeing facilitators
  • free fruit
  • paw therapy that wanders around campus and settles in VS221
  • wellbeing activities.
Two students playing scrabble at a table in The Bubble.

The Bubble—Pipitea edition

The Bubble programme is run at Pipitea campus, 11 am–2 pm on Fridays during teaching weeks and study weeks in Trimesters 1 and 2.

  • From 11 am–12.30 pm in the Common Room, Government Buildings.
  • From 12.30–2 pm at the Mezzanine, Rutherford House.

What you can find at The Bubble—Pipitea edition

  • student wellbeing facilitators
  • free fruit
  • paw therapy
  • wellbeing activities.