Kia ora, we're AUTSA
The Auckland University of Technology Students' Association. We amplify student voices, strengthen advocacy, and champion student success and wellness at AUT.
We're a small team doing our best to make AUT a fun and safe place to be for all students. Think of us as your voice on campus — with a bunch of fun stuff and free food on the side.
What we do
From advocacy to events, clubs to hardship support — here's how AUTSA supports you at AUT.
O-Week, social nights, cultural celebrations, and more across all campuses.
120+ student clubs covering sports, culture, faith, hobbies, and academics.
Free, independent, confidential support for academic and personal issues.
Financial hardship support, food parcels, and emergency assistance.
Free to join. Unlock events, clubs, discounts, and support.
The team
Meet the people working behind the scenes to support AUT students.
Find us
Pop in and say hello at any of our three campus offices.
City Campus
WC202, above the food court in Hikuwai Plaza
Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4pm
North Campus
AS Level 1
Mon–Fri 9:30am–5pm
South Campus
ME109
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm
Documents & info
Key documents about how AUTSA operates.
Our mission, values, vision, and five key priorities for the next three years.
Reports from Student Advocacy, Events, Student Media, Student Communities, and our financial position.
The guiding document for AUTSA and the Student Representative Council.
Memorandum of Understanding between AUTSA and Titahi ki Tua as tangata Tiriti and tangata whenua.
How AUTSA works
Key points from our constitution — the guiding document for AUTSA and the Student Representative Council.
- Represent students and advocate on their behalf
- Promote the welfare and interests of all AUT students
- Provide social, cultural, and recreational activities
- Support student clubs and organisations
Membership is free for all enrolled AUT students — domestic and international. AUTSA is independent from the university and governed by students, for students.
AUTSA is a registered charity (CC30928) and all income is used for the benefit of students.
AUTSA is constitutionally committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to a bicultural partnership with tangata whenua. We work alongside Tītahi ki Tua under a formal Memorandum of Understanding.
The SRC is an elected body of student representatives covering faculties, campuses, and community portfolios. They set AUTSA's direction, approve budgets, and ensure student voices shape decisions.
AUTSA is funded through a portion of the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) that AUT charges alongside tuition. This funds advocacy, events, clubs, Tautoko support, and other student services.
AUTSA was incorporated on 20 January 1966 as the Auckland Technical Institute Students Association. From a cabinet factory in 1895 to a world-ranked university — explore the story of AUT and its students' association.
- Legal name
- Auckland Student Movement at Auckland University of Technology Incorporated
- Trading as
- AUTSA, VesBar
- Charity registration
- CC30928
- Incorporated society
- 221983
- NZBN
- 9429042590644
- Incorporated
- 20 January 1966
Financial reports
- 2024 Audited Financial Statements$2.4M revenue
- 2023 Audited Financial Statements$2.4M revenue
- 2022 Audited Financial Statements$2.4M revenue
All financial reports are publicly available on the NZ Charities Register.
Get in touch
Got a query, suggestion, or just want to say hello? We'd love to hear from you.