Facilities Available at Waiariki

Automotive Workshop | Cafe | Childcare Centre | Computer Suites | Copy Centre
Hair Salon | Health Care | Parking | Plant Nursery | Restaurant| WITSA

Automotive Workshop

The automotive workshop on Mokoia Campus offers vehicle warrants and general service.  All work carries an MTA approved guarantee. Eftpos available. To make a booking ring 07 346 8879.

Cafe - Deli Marché

Deli Marché is conveniently located on Mokoia Campus. 
The self-serve food bar serves up a delicious variety of fresh food and drinks – including healthy food options and gourmet coffees – at reasonable prices Monday through Friday.  Plenty of comfy indoor and shaded outdoor seating is provided.

Childcare Centre

Nga Tamariki O Te Waiariki Educare Centre is a privately owned operation situated next to Mokoia Campus.  They offer reasonable rates and subsides may be available for full-time and casual places.  There are two centres, one of which has a bicultural vision and the other is a Te Reo Maori Centre. 
To enquire about childcare, phone 07 348 9909.

Computer Suites

Each campus has at least one open access computer suite where you can work outside of class hours on assignments, check your Waiariki email and use the Internet.  These are located in N Block, Mokoia Campus.

Copy Centre

The Copy Centre in I Block, Mokoia Campus, provides photocopying, binding and laminating services for a small cost.  Visit the Copy Centre Team in Room I026 for all your copying and binding needs.  Regional campuses also have photocopying facilities.

Hair Salon

Hairdressing salon services are available on all Waiariki campuses. Modern and stylish haircuts and colours available at student-friendly prices.

Waiariki Institute of Technology training salon, Hairspray is located at 1127 Eruera Street, Rotorua. The salon is operated by Level 4 students and are fully supervised by qualified tutors. All salon services are available and there is a discount available to any Waiariki Institute of Technology student or staff member on presentation of your Waiariki ID.

To make a booking at any of our salons, see your campus administrator for details, or phone 0800 924 274.
For the Mokoia Campus ring 07 346 8767
Hairspray Salon 07 347 6376.

Health Care

The occupational nurse offers a comprehensive health service based in M Block, Mokoia Campus, which is available to all students and is free and confidential.  Services include health screening, injury or illness management and support, first aid, sexual health and contraception, cervical smears, vision and hearing tests, smoking cessation.
Students at regional campuses will be referred to local health services as appropriate or may phone to seek advice from the health nurse on Mokoia Campus, phone 07 346 8883.

Parking

Free parking is available on all Waiariki campuses (except Tokoroa) for all students and staff. Parking for people with disabilities (you must display your mobility card) is available in designated areas. Visitor parking is also available (ask at reception)

Plant Nursery

The plant nursery supports our horticulture students’ training.  Plants including vegetable punnets, herbs and a selection of flowering plants, shrubs, ground cover and climbers are available to purchase at competitive prices. 

The nursery hours of opening vary depending on availability of stock and hours are posted at the nursery.

Restaurant

The Kaiwhata Restaurant is located in the heart of Mokoia Campus and opens throughout the year for lunch and dinner service.  Delicious, affordable meals and ‘mocktails’ are created by our student chefs-in-training and served by hospitality students. EFTPOS available.
For reservations ring 07 346 8700.

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