We can help you with information or referrals to help you find accommodation. Come and see us at our office on campus, call or email us.
There are a number of self-catered privately-owned and managed student accommodation providers near the City Campus. They offer a variety of accommodation facilities and room types, from single to twin-share or double at differing weekly rental rates. Take note of the different conditions, such as the deposit or bond requirements and additional costs like your power and internet connection and application fees.
You can find out more details about the private student accommodation options near the City Campus in the Off-Campus Accommodation Guide (ebook).
In a homestay, you live at the home of a host family and can enjoy the opportunity of experiencing life in a family home in New Zealand.
- Host families come from a variety of different cultural backgrounds and language groups, but you will often be included in normal family activities, holidays and excursions. A homestay provides you with your own separate fully furnished room, as well as breakfast and dinner each weekday and three meals daily on the weekends.
- It is important to note that as the campus of the University is situated in the central business area of Auckland, homestays are not within walking distance of the campus. They are usually in the suburbs and are at least one or two bus stages away.
If you are interested in staying in a homestay, you can find contact details for homestay providers in the Off-Campus Accommodation Guide (ebook).
If you share a house or flat with other residents for either long or short-term, then depending on the arrangements of the establishment, you will be responsible for your own:
- Rent contribution
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Water rates
- Telephone bills
- Electricity bills
If you rent an apartment or home, then depending on the details in the tenancy agreement, you will be responsible for paying:
- Rent
- Electricity bills
- Gas bills
- Insurance
- Water rates
- Garden maintenance
- Phone bills
Tenancy Services
To find full information about all tenancy and rental issues and your responsibilities as a tenant, contact Tenancy Services, or visit their website:
Tenancy Services website
Freephone: 0800 836 262
The website includes:
- Market rental prices
- A new tenant's checklist
- Renting and you
- Bond information and forms
- Tenancy agreements
- Rules and regulations
- Residential Tenancies Act
Please note that Accommodation Services have not inspected and do not in any way guarantee the quality or availability of private accommodation.
You can choose between a number of suitable backpackers near the City Campus to stay temporarily while you look for long-term accommodation. you will find contact details in the Off-Campus Accommodation Guide.
Off Campus Accommodation Guide 2011 (ebook)
This guide contains information about off-campus accommodation, including contact details of accommodation providers and agents, as well as other useful information about living in Auckland, including transport, health services, telecommunication, schools and shopping.
