New Zealand Accommodation

Accommodation in New Zealand

Now, you have decided to come and study in New Zealand. Your visa has been approved, and the next thing you should be worried is how you can get a suitable accommodation while studying in New Zealand. There are a few choices you can make considering accommodation:


Student Hostels

They are available on or around campus. The hostels are usually single or twin rooms with bed linen, cleaning, meal, computer labs and creation rooms provided. With meals, you eat in a communal dining hall, and you may request for special dietary meals if you require one. An on-site warden is available to look after or organises students’ sporting activities.   

Online booking is the most convenient way. But, you should do the following:

• Make sure the hostel is close to your institution or university that you intend to study.
• Compare the rates.
• Make up your decision how long you are going to stay. Periods of stay may be depending on your course of study, such as one semester only or whole academic year. Ask your institution or university before you make up the choice.

Homestay

Private board with friendly New Zealand host family who will provide meals and help you adjust to life in New Zealand. With the comfort of living in a suburban house with garden, lawns and provide you opportunity to learn better English. But, be preparing to learn ‘give and take’ as you become part of the family.


Renting

Another type of accommodation is renting a house or apartment. You have a freedom to choose anyone you like to share the house or apartment with, such as your friends, partner or spouse. There are choices of apartment and large house with big compounds, furnished or unfurnished with at least an oven, laundry curtains and carpet.

You pay your own electricity, gas, phone and water, including connection fees, and pay four weeks’ rent to the Tenancy Services which will be refunded to you when you moved out, provided the accommodation is still in good condition.


Rental Services

Look into the noticeboard with rental advices and advertisements at your institution or university, newspaper classifieds especially on Wednesday and Saturdays and students’ accommodation websites, such as www.find-studentaccommodation.com