Alumni benefits
Enjoy discounts arranged exclusively for our alumni, including: travel, books, wine and short courses.
New Recreation Centre alumni membership
Starting from 1 November 2024, enjoy a range of membership plans tailored for University of Auckland alumni:
- 12-Month Membership: $1350
- Recurring Monthly: $146
- Day Pass: $20
- Online Membership: $59 for 6 months
In addition, we’re offering special discounted membership rates for both alumni and staff.
Ready to start? Get a limited-time summer membership for just $59—available now and valid from 25 November 2024 to 12 February 2025.
No better time to get moving with us on campus!
UBIQ Bookshop alumni discount
University of Auckland alumni can enjoy special discounts on a variety of items at UBIQ:
- 15% off all general books, academic books, and stationery (excludes ACG and gift cards).
- Use the code VIRTUAL at checkout.20% off the novel The Berry Pickers with the code VBC24.
Shop online at UBIQ Bookshop and make the most of these alumni benefits!
Goldie Estate Wines alumni discount
Formerly Goldwater Estate, Goldie Estate is both a celebrated boutique winery, and home to the University of Auckland’s wine science programme.
Located on Waiheke Island, Goldie Estate’s wines are produced by the same professional team that helped to make the Goldwater brand so sought after, both in New Zealand and around the world.
The wines are now available for alumni and friends to purchase for personal use, with savings of up to 25% on the recommended retail prices.
Discount code
To redeem the discount, place your order at the Goldie Estate online store. Be sure to enter the discount code "STAFF25" during checkout to obtain your preferential pricing.
Please note: This special offer is only valid through the online store. Alumni cannot receive a discount off purchases made in person at the Cellar Door, or for events hosted at the vineyard. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Contact information
Goldie Estate Sales & Distribution
Email: goldiewines@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 923 4094
Web: Goldie Estate
Free subscription to alumni publications
Our widely read publications, Ingenio magazine and the @auckland newsletter, are distributed to thousands of alumni both in print and online.
Auckland Theatre Company discount
As a benefit of being University of Auckland alumni, we are offering a 20% discount on theatre tickets through www.atc.co.nz Auckland Theatre Company.
To redeem the discount, use code UOA-ATC20 when booking. This entitles the bearer to 20% off Auckland Theatre Company show tickets (max 2 per transaction).
Book online https://www.atc.co.nz/book-tickets/ or by phoning 0800 282 849.
Te Kūaha – The Doorway
Te Kūaha is an educational resource for University of Auckland staff, students and alumni to learn basic te reo Māori and protocol. As a graduate, you have free access to all the interactive features of the app to support your learning. These include pronunciation of Māori words, introductions, greetings, speeches and acknowledgements, waiata (songs), karakia (invocations and prayers), iwi (tribal groupings and authorities), local geographic features, marae and marae protocol of relevance to the University of Auckland.
Auckland University Press alumni discount
Auckland University Press (AUP) is New Zealand’s leading scholarly publisher. Founded in 1966 and formally recognised in 1972, AUP has been at the forefront of ideas and creativity for decades.
From James Belich’s New Zealand Wars to Chris Bourke’s Blue Smoke, from Allen Curnow’s Early Days Yet to Selina Tusitala Marsh’s Fast Talking PI, from The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography to Ngā Mōteatea, AUP books have changed how New Zealanders see themselves and their world.
How to claim the AUP alumni discount
Choose from thousands of titles from AUP’s catalogue, which is available to view online at www.aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz
To activate your alumni discount, please use the discount code 'Alumni' in the webstore checkout, in the section 'Order Confirmation'.
Email: pressorders@auckland.ac.nz
Post: Auckland University Press Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Library membership alumni discount
Did you know that you have access to millions of free eBooks? The University of Auckland Libraries and Learning Services has gathered information on a variety of free downloadable eBooks available to everyone. From humanities, to medicine, history and children’s books, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Check out the selection here.
Alumni are also entitled to a 30% discount on associate memberships to the University Library, ensuring continued access to knowledge and resources after graduation.
For more information, visit the Alumni Library services section.
Executive Education alumni discount
COVID-19 update: Executive Education continues to support leaders and their teams through practical and relevant online offerings.
Executive Education at the University of Auckland Business School offers relevant, practitioner-focused business and management courses.
Topics include accounting and finance, communication, strategy and innovation, project management, and leadership.
Alumni discount
If you have graduated from the University of Auckland or are a past participant of Executive Education, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount off all Executive Education Short Courses.
How to apply the alumni discount
To redeem the alumni discount on a selected course, navigate to the “Eligible for a discount?” section of the shopping cart, then select the “I am either a graduate of The University of Auckland, or have previously attended a Short Course” box. Please ensure you tick this box before proceeding to the online checkout. The discount is unable to be applied once the transaction has been processed.
Get stuck in
To see what courses are currently on offer and register, visit the Executive Education website.
Confirmation of graduation
The University now offers an online service that will confirm your year of graduation and the degree that you received.
Please note that the information this service can confirm is limited to your full name at graduation, degree, and the year of graduation. If you require additional information, or your academic record, you need to request official documentation.
Please note also that your year of graduation is the year in which your ceremony was held, which is often the year after you completed your degree.
At present the service is limited to those who graduated from the University from February 1996 to the most recent graduation.