Located in B111, the Exercise Lab is a teaching space for ākonga and kaimahi.
Membership is for employed kaimahi/staff only.
The space is well equipped with circuit machines, a cardio room, machine and free weights.
The Exercise Lab is primarily a teaching space but is accessible to kaimahi outside timetabled class slots.
Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 6.30am – 9pm.
Registration
Complete the Registration Form
As part of registration, you will need to complete:
- Health Self-Assessment – these standard pre-exercise questions (approved by the NZ Register of Exercise Professionals) to help our team understand what to focus on during your 15-minute induction.
- Terms and Conditions – A short section outlining the Exercise Lab tikanga, ensuring we are all clear on expectations and safe use of the space.
Payment – 2026 Quarterly Membership Rates
$55 for 3 months / $40 for 2 months / $20 for 1 month
Memberships are quarterly, with four set 3-month periods. Fees for partial quarters are prorated based on the month you join. This fee helps cover cleaning, equipment replacement and upgrades.
Q1 (Jan*, Feb, Mar) – exp. 31 March (*Unitec first day of business)
Q2 (Apr, May, Jun) – exp. 30 June
Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sep) – exp. 30 September
Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec) – exp. Unitec last day of business
Payment Instructions
- Deposit funds into Unitec’s bank account
- Bank account number: 03-0826-0168942-000
- You must include your name
- 198000 41CD (as the code)
- OT24004 GYM (as the reference)
- Take a screenshot of your payment and email to Inger: safety@unitec.ac.nz
Induction
Once you have completed the registration form and transferred your funds, book a 15-minute induction with The Exercise Lab team.
This induction is a required part of our Exercise Lab use process. We will take your blood pressure, discuss your health assessment, and outline what it means for your exercise plan.
Weekly Induction Times (please email the relevant staff member directly to book):
- Monday — 1.30pm–2.30pm with John MacFarlane
- Tuesday — 4.00–5.00pm with Andrew Lenton
- Thursday — 2.00–3.00pm with Andrew Lenton
- Friday — 11.30am–1.00pm with Rob Gambolati
