Personal safety and security

Find out about the support available to keep you safe and secure on campus, as well as how to take care of yourself at home, in town, and when heading overseas.

You can also find out how to manage issues with flatmates or concerns about inappropriate student or staff behaviour. The University also has ways to navigate security threats, as well as protests and campaigns on campus.

Safety and security on campus

Campus Security—0800 842 8888—are here to support you to have a safe and enjoyable time on campus. You can take some simple steps too.
Safety and security in town and at home

Wherever you are, it’s important to stay vigilant and be aware of your surroundings. Here are some basic steps to help keep yourself safe.
Unsafe or concerning behaviour

You have a right to be and feel safe at University. Find out what to do if you think you’ve experienced unsafe or harmful behaviour.
Travelling overseas

Before heading overseas you’ll need to consider visas, immunisations, money, cybersecurity, how you’ll stay connected, and what to do if things go wrong.
Scams

A scammer’s goal is to steal your money or personal information. Find out about some common scams and what to do if you’ve been targeted.
Protests and campaigns

Our campuses and our capital city can be lively places. Political and geopolitical events mean that protests are a part of civic life in Wellington.
Armed offender

Be prepared to act quickly if there is an attack involving firearms or other weapons. New Zealand has adopted ‘Escape. Hide. Tell’ as a strategy.