Whānau Mārama Apartments
Situated in the heart of Wellington’s vibrant city centre, Whānau Mārama Apartments offers self-catered accommodation which may appeal to mature students.
Located near Te Aro campus, Whānau Mārama Apartments is best suited to students who wish to have the comfort and privacy of their own apartment or share an apartment with one other student.
About the hall
- Whānau Mārama Apartments is operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
- Available to independent, mature students, second year and above.
- All apartments are furnished and heated, each with a private bathroom, basic cooking facilities, a dishwasher, oven and a washing machine/dryer combo.
- Residents can choose to bring their own linen or purchase a bedding pack. See the list of items provided in the student handbook pdf3.3MB
- Security camera surveillance.
- Swipe card access is required to enter the building.
- Wi-Fi is provided.
Fees
| Per week | Per academic year (38 weeks) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed apartment | $421 | $15,998 |
| 2 bed apartment | $373 | $14,174 |
| 3 bed apartment | $373 | $14,174 |
The 2025 fee excludes electricity, heating and internet. These services are provided, and the cost is an additional $15 per week. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.
You can purchase a linen pack for $185.00. This includes the follow items:
- pillow and pillowcase, duvet inner with cover, set of sheets and a fleece blanket
- bath towel.
One trimester only contracts will incur an additional fee of 10 percent.
Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and other charges.
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Events
Get involved and meet lots of people at regular inter-hall events. Throughout the year there are sports events, a quiz night, talent quest, film festival screening, and hall formals as well as in-hall activities.
Support
Our dedicated team of hall staff are there to support you, and contribute to creating a friendly and safe hall whānau culture.
Residential advisers (RAs) are senior students employed and trained by the University to support hall residents. You’ll be assigned to one of them and they are often your first point of contact if you need help. RAs are very approachable and enjoy having a chat anytime. They organise social activities and can arrange study groups.
Student support coordinators are registered health professionals who are assigned to each hall, giving you easy access to counselling support. They also work closely with hall staff to ensure health and wellbeing goals are understood and being met.
Support services
We want you to have a happy and successful time at university and get all the support you may need. Make use of our study skills advice and resources as well as health, counselling, and recreation services. There are mentoring programmes and support networks available within our diverse communities.
Addressing conflict
Living with others can be hard at times. Our halls use a restorative justice process to address conflict and rule breaking. This process requires everyone affected to work together to reach an agreement about what must be done to restore relationships.
The Independent Living Student Handbook pdf3.3MB outlines our behaviour and conduct rules.
For residents of the hall who are not enrolled as students at the University, read our misconduct process schedule pdf212KB