Food and retail
Find out where you can buy food and drink, textbooks, AT HOP cards and AUT merchandise on campus.
Food and drinks
Some hours may vary according to customer demand.
#newsfeed (AUT Café)
Level 3, WG building
+64 9 921 9206
cafes@aut.ac.nz
#newsfeed is located in the Sir Paul Reeves Building (WG), at the heart of the AUT City Campus. #newsfeed has a great range of build your own salads or you can build your own sandwich with our freshly baked bread. Bring your own bowl for extra savings! Fresh and healthy, and with gluten free and vegetarian options, #newsfeed is an ideal place to meet friends and relax between classes. With its modern décor and video wall, #newsfeed reflects a fast-paced media driven world and provides WG with fresh and healthy choices.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Refuel (AUT Café)
Level 2, WC building
+64 9 921 9842
cafes@aut.ac.nz
Get a feed into you! Providing your favourite dishes from around the world, Refuel is the best student buffet in town – for only $8.50 you can get a large plate of hot food – breakfast, lunch or dinner and it’s so much better than 2-minute noodles! Enjoy great coffee and the best service from a lovely team. The café can seat 120 inside and 50 outside in the large outdoor courtyard. Pre-purchase a 10 meal ticket for just $80 for an even better deal.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-3pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 8am-2pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Carty McCartface (AUT Café)
Temporarily closed. Reopening in 2025
Level 2, WG building
+64 9 921 9206
cafes@aut.ac.nz
For all you coffee fanatics out there Carty McCartface on level 2 of WG building has you covered, brewing superb award-winning Fairtrade ORB coffee and specialty drinks to warm you up on those colder days. Bring in your own cup to enjoy a discount.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-2pm
- Semester break: Closed
- Closed weekends and public holidays
The Manhu Kitchen
Ground floor, WC building
https://themanhu.co.nz/
022 375 7317
manager@themanhu.co.nz
Looking for a taste experience? The Manhu Kitchen menu has been crafted by an experienced chef and offers a variety of freshly made food that is prepared daily including rice meals, burgers, sandwiches, fries, pastries, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. They also cater to large groups on request.
Facebook: The Manhu Kitchen
Instagram: @themanhukitchen
TikTok: @themanhukitchen
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Saturday: 9am-2pm (on occasion)
- Open early January until mid-December
- Closed Sundays and on public holidays
Uni Sushi
Ground floor, WC building
+64 9 921 9238
akunisushi@gmail.com
The place to satisfy your sushi and Asian hot food cravings, all freshly made on site.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 9.30am-6pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 10am-2.30pm
- Open early January until mid-December
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Mojo AUT
Level 2, WZ building
aut@mojo.coffee
@mojocoffeenz
+64 9 215 0801
Need a place to recharge and connect? Meet at Mojo café in AUT’s WZ building. Enjoy freshly roasted specialty coffee, delicious grab-and-go items, baked goods and a made-to-order menu – all in one convenient and light-filled space.
Trading hours
- Monday to Friday, 7.30am-5pm
- Open late February until late December
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Piko2Go
Level 2, WH building
At Piko2Go you’ll find food for sale that has been produced by AUT culinary students. Items vary from day to day but may include a selection of baked goods, savoury snacks, treats, and meals to go all at a reasonable price.
Email christine.mcdonald@aut.ac.nz to be added to the mailing list so you’re one of the first to know when Piko2Go is open and what’s available.
Trading hours
- Semester: Tuesday to Friday, times as per email (closes as soon as all items are sold out)
- Semester break: Closed
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Break Time
Ground floor, WC building – Hikuwai Plaza
+64 9 9486142
manager@breaktimeltd.com
Many of New Zealand’s most well-known and well-loved brands are stocked at Break Time. Meeting the ever-changing tastes and demands of the local market requires both distinctive products and wide-ranging choices. At Break Time we have this covered with the following key offerings:
Bakery products, sandwiches and wraps, hot pies, heat and eat ready meals, halal meals and pies, sweet treats, fruits and deserts, cold and hot beverages, confectionery, ice creams and gelato, protein and organic bars, nuts and salty snacks, noodles, phone accessories and chargers, and non-prescription medicines.
Trading hours
- Semester:
- Monday to Friday, 7am-7.30pm
- Saturday 9am-4pm
- Sunday 9am-3pm
- Semester break:
- Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 9am-3pm
- Closed on public holidays
Vesbar
Level 1, WC building
+64 9 921 9999 ext 8936
We are a welcoming, warm and vibrant student bar in the heart of AUT's City Campus run by AUTSA on behalf of all AUT students.
We host fun and exciting events and activities throughout the year.
Everyone is welcome. You must have R18 ID upon entry (Drivers Licence, Passport, or 18+ card).
If you'd like more Info on weekly events and functions bookings, please contact Vesbar Manager – debra.tutakitoa@aut.ac.nz or 021 252 8397.
Instagram: @vesbarautsa
Facebook: @Vesbar
TikTok: @vesbarAUT
Trading hours
- Monday to Friday: 11am-late
- Saturday: Open occasionally and available for private functions
- Sunday: Open occasionally and available for private functions
- Semester break: Open (See Instagram page for updates)
- Closed on public holidays
Available for private functions and bookings throughout the year.
Groove Dogs N’ Burgers (AUT Café)
Level 1, WF building
+64 9 921 9655
cafes@aut.ac.nz
Groove Dogs N Burgers specialises in mouth-watering burgers of all flavours and styles, like Wal's Kiwi Classic, Groovy Chicken and Beyond Meat. Groove takes its inspiration and vibe from American pop art and urban street graffiti. Along with hot dogs like you've never tasted before, it serves southern-style fried chicken with our chef's special crunch, loaded fries, and classic-style milkshakes and waffles. Try Groove’s homemade hot sauces, ranging from entry-level mild to hot, hot, hot.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm (kitchen open from 10am)
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Some hours may vary according to customer demand.
AE’s food & coffee stand
AE building
+64 9 921 9999 ext 7140
At AE's food and coffee stand you'll find sandwiches, muffins, buns, slices, fresh fruit and espresso coffee to go.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7.45am-2.45pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-2pm
- Open early February until mid-December
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Café Ben Gusto
Ground floor, AS building
+64 9 921 9449
cafebengusto@gmail.com
Choose from a wicked range of hot/cold drinks and fresh gourmet paninis, bagels, sandwiches, pies and baked treats. Just follow the scent of coffee for your caffeine and hunger fix. Made fresh with the finest ingredients daily.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 6.30am-4pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 7.15am-2pm
- Open early January until mid-December
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Kōkihi (AUT Café)
Ground floor, AZ building
Your go-to spot for sustainable, healthy food options. Kōkihi uses locally sourced, seasonal produce – some even grown on the North Campus! You can expect a changing menu that caters to all tastes and dietary requirements, plus a delicious range of counter food. Kōkihi will also brew Fairtrade ORB coffee, serve all your favourite hot beverages and offer seasonal, house-made sodas.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
ORB Coffee Kiosk (AUT Café)
Outside the AZ building
Looking for your coffee fix? The ORB Coffee Kiosk has you covered! Our skilled baristas create superb, award-winning ORB coffee and specialty drinks to warm you up on colder days.
Trading hours:
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 8am-3pm
- Semester break: Closed
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Subway
AH building
+64 9 486 6957
subwayaut@gmail.com
Subway at North Campus is open seven days a week and is designed with express orders in mind.
Trading hours
- Semester:
- Monday to Thursday, 7am-9pm
- Friday 7am-8pm
- Saturday 8am-5pm
- Sunday 10am-2pm
- Semester break:
- Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm
- Saturday 8am-4pm
- Sunday 10am-2pm
- Open early January until late December
Uni Sushi
Ground floor, AS building
+64 9 921 9236
Visit Uni Sushi to satisfy your sushi craving with freshly made sushi, sashimi and oriental treats on offer.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 10am-1.30pm
- Open early January until mid-December
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Some hours may vary according to customer demand.
KaiFé (AUT Café)
Level 2, MD building
+64 9 921 9552
cafes@aut.ac.nz
This café is situated on the second floor of MD building, adjacent to the swimming pool and a large open terrace.
The café offers excellent Fairtrade ORB espresso coffee and features our world famous $8.50 hot buffet during semester time with a great range of dishes from around the world. Pre-purchase a 10 meal ticket for just $80 for an even better deal.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-5pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 7.30am-2.30pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Want at least one good meal a day? Sign up for a pre-paid meal plan to get a hot meal for just $8.00 at Refuel (City Campus) or KaiFé (South Campus).
How it works
Your student ID card is loaded with the amount you choose to pay, and then you use your ID card to pay for your meals at either Refuel or KaiFé. While you can also buy other items (snacks and drinks, for example) from these and other AUT food outlets, you can only get a $8.00 hot meal at Refuel or KaiFé. Without a pre-paid plan, meals cost $8.50.
Go to the AUT Shop website to choose the meal plan amount you want to load to your card, and follow the instructions to make your purchase.
Shops and retail
AUT Shop
WH102 – level 1, WH building, City Campus
+64 9 921 9800
autshop@aut.ac.nz
The AUT Shop has a wide range of AUT branded merchandise, including graduation gifts, clothing, bags, stationery, umbrellas and more.
We're partnering with UBIQ and offering great discounts off textbooks. We also have a variety of general books and stationery at competitive prices.
Trading hours
- Semester: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm
- Semester break: Monday to Friday, 9am-2pm
- Closed weekends and public holidays
Gordon Harris – the Art and Graphic Store
Ground floor of WR building – City Campus, Corner of Symonds St and Mount St. Entrance off Symonds Street.
+64 9 377 9992
symonds@gordonharris.co.nz
AUT has its own Gordon Harris right on campus with a comprehensive range of fine art and design/graphics supplies. We stock the best products at the best prices with massive sales at the start of your academic year and throughout the year. We work with your lecturers and tutors to make sure we have the right products for your classes.
There is a 10% student discount available on most products (excludes items already on sale or special pricing). Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are happy to advise you.
Trading hours
- Semester:
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm
- Saturday 10am-4pm
- Semester break:
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm
- Saturday 10am-4pm
- Open early mid-January until late December
- Closed Sunday and public holidays
Vending machines
There are a number of AUT branded vending machines around all three AUT campuses. Type “vending” into the maze map to find the one closest to you.
Trading hours
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