Safety and security
Safety for students on campus is our priority. Our friendly security staff are available day and night to help, and the AUT Safe app is a handy tool for anything safety related at AUT.
In this section, you'll find information on AUT's emergency and safety procedures, as well as tips to help keep you safe when you’re on campus.
In this section:
- Your personal safety on campus
- Your safety responsibilities on campus
- Protecting your property
- Studying and safety after hours
- Fire safety on campus
- Minimising hazards and risks
- Reporting safety incidents
- Health and safety procedures
- Processes and systems around safety, security and emergencies
- Cyber security for AUT students
How to report an incident or emergency
In any emergency (where there is imminent danger to life or property), call 111 for fire, police or ambulance. If you're dialling from an AUT phone, dial 1 for an outside line then dial 111.
The physical addresses of AUT campuses are:
- City Campus – 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland City
- North Campus – 42 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
- South Campus – 640 Great South Road, Manukau
You should also notify AUT Security and Emergency Management on (09) 921 9997.
For more security and safety information, see your personal safety on campus.
Keeping you safe: AUT Security and Emergency Management
AUT Security and Emergency Management are responsible for the security and emergency management of over 27,000 students, 4,000 staff, and a multitude of contractors and visitors on a 24/7 basis.
For any security concerns about yourself, other people or property, you can contact the AUT security team.
Security patrol on campus
AUT security patrols the campuses 24/7 and can easily be identified by their uniforms, staff ID cards or their Security Certificate of Approval badges. You can help security on campus by identifying and immediately reporting any risks, suspicious activity or incidents, and by taking steps to avoid potentially hazardous situations.
AUT Security and Emergency Management office hours
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday to Sunday and public holidays: Closed
Office locations
City Campus: WO building – room WO201
North Campus: AT building
South Campus: MF building
Contact us
Phone: 0800 AUT SAFE (0800 288 7233)
AUT Security and Emergency Management
Email: securitycontrolroom@aut.ac.nz
AUT Facilities Maintenance and Services
Email: ehelp@aut.ac.nz
Download the AUT Safe app from Google Play and iTunes.
AUT Safe features include:
- Emergency contacts
- Friend walk
- Safety toolbox
- Campus maps
- Emergency plans
- Support resources
- Safety notifications
Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
