Dates, Times and Venues for Graduation

Rotorua - Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Rydges Rotorua
9.30am, Certificate level ceremony (Levels 1 – 4)
2pm, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate and Master’s ceremony (Levels 5 - 9)

Tauranga - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 
Mercury Baypark Arena, Tauranga 
9.30am, Certificate level ceremony (Levels 1 – 4)
2pm, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate and Master’s ceremony (Levels 5 - 9)

Tangatarua Marae - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 
Tangatarua Marae, Mokoia Campus, Rotorua 
9.30am, Certificate level ceremony (Levels 1 – 4)
2pm, Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, Postgraduate and Master’s ceremony (Levels 5 - 9)

The Tangatarua Marae graduation ceremonies are open to all graduands and are based on tikanga Māori. We are pleased to offer this kaupapa Māori, culturally unique way, to celebrate your success with your whānau, friends and kaimahi.

Graduands based in Taupō, Tokoroa or Whakatāne can attend a ceremony of their choice (at the appropriate level) in either Rotorua, Tauranga or Tangatarua Marae (Rotorua).

Free transport will be available for graduands and their whānau travelling from the regions.