Tauranga Student Health
Our Tauranga students have access to a range of different services, both on campus and off campus to ensure that they are safe and healthy; physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
On-campus services
On-campus, students have access to a student health nurse, chaplain, violence prevention coordinator, health coach and health promotion coordinator.
TCBD.1.25, The Hub, Level 1
Monday–Thursday, 7.30am–4pm
Phone: 0220 139 003
Email: taurangastudenthealth@waikato.ac.nz
Online: Book an appointment online
Enrolment Forms
Our Student Health Nurse gives advice and support to students on campus including Tauranga-based international students. The nurse covers a range of services including, but not limited to:
- Support for students with mental health concerns
- Prescriptions for contraception, emergency contraception, sexual health issues, and wounds
- Smears
- Health screening (asthma, blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks)
- Treatment of minor wounds
- Smoking cessation
- Referrals to physiotherapy, dentist, eye specialist, doctors and counselling.
Student Health Nurse
Our Tauranga Student Health Nurse has a background in working in mental health and has experience in working with students with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression as well as assessing for ongoing mental health care. She can access care for all students including for Māori and Pacific health support, and make referrals to Hauora for mental health support around Tauranga.
Mental Health Nurse
One of our Mental Health & Wellbeing team Registered Nurses is available on the Tauranga campus on the first Friday of each month for in-person appointments. See the Student Health Nurse for a referral.
You can have a virtual appointment with our Mental Health & Wellbeing team who are based at our Hamilton campus.
Brother Andrew (Ecumenical) visits the Tauranga campus during term time. He can be found in The Hub, Level 1.
If you have concerns or seek information, advice, or support in relation to harassment, abuse, and/or violence, please go to the Violence Prevention page for more information. This page provide students with information, advice, support and advocacy, help to access services, safety planning or a referral to see a medical professional, counselors, or the Police (with your consent) by calling or emailing.
If a physical or sexual assault has just occurred, please ring 111 and ask for the Police.
Daniel Gainfort has a background as a youth worker and a drug and alcohol counsellor at an inpatient clinic for addiction. Daniel is passionate about helping people improve their well-being and is excited to connect and support you on your journey to a better, healthier life.
Daniel is available for video consult appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Book an appointment
- Student Health: 07 838 4037
- Speak to Student Health Nurse, Alana
Services
- Personalised Therapy - Tailored to each student’s unique needs and circumstances.
- Evidence-Based Practices - Address the underlying causes of substance dependence in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
- Flexible Goals - Support both harm reduction (cutting down) and abstinence (quitting) approaches.
- Individualised Plans - Focus on building coping skills, enhancing emotional well-being, and promoting sustainable recovery.
- Ongoing Support - Regular therapy sessions to set achievable goals, track progress, and provide continuous support.
- Our Aim - Help students achieve lasting well-being and an improved quality of life.
Kylie Brown works for the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation. Kylie has 30+ years’ experience in many sectors including private, corporate, education, local government, healthcare and self-employment. She has lived experience of mental (ill)health, she is passionate about an holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing.
Kylie is compelled to want to help people as she doesn’t like seeing people suffer – so much so, she even donated one of her kidneys. Kylie thoroughly enjoys meeting new people and looks forward to supporting you.
Kylie's qualifications include:
- Nutrition Coach Certificate
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Certificate
- Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher
- Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Education
Book an appointment
- Kylie Brown (Direct): 027 263 4582
- Appointments are available on campus most Tuesdays and FREE for students, with no referral criteria.
- There is the option to meet either on campus or in the community. First appointments typically take up to 60 minutes, follow-ups up to 30 mins.
Off-campus services
Around our city campus, there are medical facilities and counsellors that students can access.
Currently accepting enrolments
398 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Phone: 07 579 0144
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Tend Healthcare has four medical centres working underneath it. The closest one to the University is Tend Healthcare South City located on Cameron Road. There are also other sites at Bethlehem, Tauriko, and Greerton. Please go to the one that you find the most convenient.
Tauranga students need to enrol with Tend Healthcare before using their service. Before making an appointment to see the Doctor, contact the Student Health Nurse to obtain a voucher. The cost of the Doctors visit will then only be $10.
32 Willow Street, Tauranga
Phone: 0800 EPIC KIWI
Website: https://www.epichealth.nz/
Epic Medical Centre is a 5 minute walk from the Tauranga campus. It is a small practice with two Doctors. Tauranga students need to enrol with Epic Medical Centre before using their service. The cost of a Doctor’s visit is only $10.
They are known for the following services:
- Acute and chronic pain
- Rehabilitation
- Everyday medications
- Complex cases
- Sexual assault care
- Neurological disorders
- Anxiety and Depression
68 Tenth Avenue, Tauranga
Phone: 07 578 0959
Email: admin@baycounselling.co.nz
We understand that sometimes it is not easy to decide to come to counselling, but it is a positive step in helping yourself. Counsellors can help you with a range of problems including relationships, mental health and grief issues.
University of Waikato students are able to use Bay Counselling & Therapy Services. Every student is entitled to five free sessions per year. Ensure you say you are a University of Waikato student when you make your booking, and take your Student ID card with you.
Contact Bay Counselling directly, or see the Student Health Nurse for a confidential referral.
Body in Motion offers a physiotherapy clinic for students. This service is free for accident-related injuries (covered by ACC), or a small cost if the issue is ongoing.
Students can go to Body in Motion clinics in Te Paeroa Road, Bethlehem or Girven Road, Mount Maunganui. See the Student Health Nurse for a referral.
Awhina from Ngātahi
32 Second Avenue, Tauranga
Facebook page: facebook.com/ngatahi.ac.nz
Awhina supports students' physical and mental health through traditional Māori Medicine Workshops, traditional body work and natural health consultations. Her ways of working include Romiromi, Mirimiri and Rongoa Māori.
See our Student Health Nurse for a referral.
AvaNiu Pasifika
1260a Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga
Website: avaniu.co.nz
Health, education, social services, family-centred, future-focused care for the Pasifika community.
See our Student Health Nurse for a referral.
Discounts
All students are encouraged to get a Community Services Card (CSC) to help reduce the costs of healthcare. The Community Services Card can:
- Decrease costs for Doctors visits
- Decrease prescription costs
- Decrease ACC visit costs
Always carry your card to reap the benefits.
Note: You can also get reduced costs for doctors’ visits by following the process outlined above under Tend Healthcare and Epic Medical Centre.
Contact details
To book with any of the Tauranga student health services please contact the Tauranga student health nurse.