New Zealand Housing

University of Auckland

Housing: Carlaw Park Student Village
Management: University of Auckland
Commute: 10-minute walk to general library (middle of campus)
Price: $6,450
The Apartments: Set just on the outskirts of campus, Carlaw Park Student Village offers the convenience of location and modern design. It was built in 2014 and offers a variety of different self-catered apartment set-ups – though students will likely live in a four-bedroom (singles), one bathroom with kitchen and common space. The bedrooms will include a single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and wall-mounted heater. The linen pack, which TEAN purchases for you, consists of: pillow/pillow case, two sheets, duvet/ duvet cover, bath towel, face cloth and a laundry bag. The shared kitchen will be furnished with a fridge, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, utensils and crockery. Common space will have a TV, couches, coffee table as well as dining seats with a bar-level counter. Carlaw Park grounds feature a basketball hoop, BBQ area, large study room and a music practice room.
Location Carlaw Park Student Village is located adjacent to the Auckland Domain (the city’s oldest park). You’re also only a 15-20 minute walk from bustling Queen Street and a 10 minute walk to the shops and restaurants of Parnell.
Accessibility: Accessible options are available at Carlaw Park Student Village. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option.

FAQS

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students and local students but not usually with students from the TEAN program. It’s also worth noting that many flats are co-ed.

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
Carlaw Park apartments have kitchens so there isn’t a meal plan to purchase. Your accommodation is close to cafes, restaurants and grocery stores. There are also cafes on campus that take credit credit and cash.

Is there internet included?
Yes, you will have included internet included.

How do I do my laundry?
You will use communal coin operated laundry with ironing facilities within the building.

Can I request to live with my friends?
You can indicate in your Housing Preference Form, that you would like to live with a friend however final housing allocations are at the discretion of Auckland and typically they do not house students from the same program together.

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form. 

Victoria University of Wellington

• Housing: University Managed Flats (Everton Hall or Kelburn Flats)
• Management: Victoria University of Wellington
• Commute: Approximately 5-15 minute walk to campus (depending on flat location)
• Price: $5,300
• The Apartments: These units are individual houses or apartment complex style buildings on the outskirts of campus. Each flat ranges in location, size and quality. These units vary in degree of upgrade and modernity, but all have a lot of character. Please know that we have no control on the type of unit you receive but you should expect basic student accommodation. They are basic and very much ‘lived in’ student flats. You will have a single, private bedroom within a shared flat. Your flat is self-catered meaning you will have a full kitchen and will do your own grocery shopping and cooking. Your kitchen will include: fridge/freezer, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, cutlery and crockery. Inside your bedroom, you will have a single size bed, desk and desk chair, wardrobe, heater and pinboard. TEAN also includes a linen pack for all students (sheets, duvet and cover, pillow and pillowcase). In the shared space in your flat, you will have a TV, lounge chairs, bookshelves, dining room table and chairs.
• Location: The flats are in a residential area near campus. It’s about a 15-minute walk down hill to get into the Wellington central business district where shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes are plentiful.
• Accessibility: Accessible options are available in the university managed flats. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option.

FAQs

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students but not usually with students from the same program. You may have a Kiwi RA either living in your flat with you or assigned to your flat (will live nearby). It’s also worth noting that most flats are co-ed. 

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
No. There are cafes around campus you can purchase meals from but it would be an out of pocket expense each time. We find most students prefer to buy their groceries and cook for themselves as it gives them more autonomy and control over their costs. 

Is there internet included?
Wifi is included in your flat. 

How do I do my laundry?
Typically there are washing machines and dryers in each flat or in the building of your flat. If your flat is not fit out with a washer and dryer, you will have access to communal laundry facilities. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
You can indicate in your Housing Preference Form, that you would like to live with a friend however final housing allocations are at the discretion of VUW and typically they do not house students from the same program together. 

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the Housing Preference Form. 

Massey University – Wellington

• Housing: The Cube
• Management: Massey University
• Commute: 8-minute walk to the Student Centre (middle of campus)
• Price: $6,525
• The Apartments: The Cube is an apartment building located on the edge of Massey’s campus, situated on a main thruway. Each apartment has a shared bathroom, kitchen, and living area with dining table, chairs, couch, TV stand and coffee table. Bedrooms have a double bed, a wardrobe, a desk, chair, and pin board. TEAN provides a bedding pack, which includes: duvet cover, sheet set, pillow, two towels and a mattress protector. An events room is located on site that included a pool table, ping pong, large TV, and bean bags.
• Location: Students are within about a 10-minute walk to the main area of Wellington where there are shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
• Accessibility: Accessible options are available at The Cube. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option.

FAQs

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students but not usually with students from the same program. The Cube generally houses first-year domestic (New Zealand) students. 

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
No. The Cube is equipped with a full kitchen and surrounded by cafes and restaurants so students will not have a meal plan for purchase. 

Is there internet included?
Wifi is not included in the TEAN housing fee as The Cube requires students to set this up and pay for the internet independently upon arrival. The Cube will provide information to students on how to access their wifi once they move in. 

How do I do my laundry?
Communal coin operated laundry facilities are on the ground floor and costs approximately $3 per wash and $3 per dry. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
You can indicate in your Housing Preference Form, that you would like to live with a friend however final housing allocations are at the discretion of Massey’s accommodation office. 

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form.  

Massey University – Palmerston North

• Housing Option 1: Catered
  • Management: Massey University
  • Commute: About 10-15 minute walk to center of campus (depending on Hall)
  • Price: $7,175 (includes meal plan)
  • The Apartments: These halls are ideal for students looking for a meal plan option. There is a communal lounge room, bathrooms, and a small kitchenette with snack-making facilities. The rooms are all single-occupied and are furnished with bed, drawers, noticeboard, wardrobe, shelving, desk, chair, heater and trash bin. The TEAN-provided bed linen pack includes sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress protector, fleece blanket, and quilt. Laundry facilities are available in a neighboring accommodation building.
  • Location: You will be walking distance to campus. Massey is about 20 minutes via public transport to The Square, the main downtown area of Palmerston North. There are bus stops on Massey’s campus that run regularly.
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are available.Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option.

• Housing Option 2: Self-catered
  • Management: Massey University
  • Commute: 15-20 minutes walk to center of campus
  • Price: $4,425
  • The Apartments: Units are a part of a residential-like environment, sitting atop a walking path that is lined with trees and natural beauty. While the units each have five single bedrooms in them, the common lounge and kitchen area provide a place for socialization with roommates. The kitchen will have a fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle and utensils. The lounge will feature sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, dining table and chairs. Each bedroom will be furnished with bed, drawers, noticeboard, wardrobe, shelving, desk, chair, heater and trash bin. The TEAN-provided bed linen pack includes sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress protector, fleece blanket, and quilt. Each unit has a washing machine. No meal plan is needed with this accommodation as there is a full kitchen. 
  • Location: You will be walking distance to campus. Massey is about 20 minutes via public transport to The Square, the main downtown area of Palmerston North. There are bus stops on Massey’s campus that run regularly.
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are NOT available at these units. We advise selecting another option available at Massey. If you have additional questions, reach out to your program manager.

FAQs

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Study Abroad students along with local students but not usually with students from the same program. The catered option is typically housed with first-year students; while the self-catered options are housed with 2nd and 3rd year students and post-grad. 

Is there internet included?
No – Students will purchase wifi packages (of their choosing) directly from the halls of residence upon arrival to Palmerston North. Wifi can also be set up through Massey however you must have your enrollment finalized before you will have access to this. 

How do I do my laundry?
There are communal coin operated laundry facilities in your hall. If there is not a facility within your specific hall, there will be communal laundry facilities in a hall nearby. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
You can indicate in your Housing Preference Form, that you would like to live with a friend however final housing allocations are at the discretion of Massey.

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form.

Lincoln University

• Housing Option 1: Self-Catered (kitchen – no meal plan)
  • Management: Lincoln University
  • Commute: Approximately 10-minute walk to middle of campus
  • Price:$4,400 
  • The Apartments: The self-catered option at Lincoln are stand alone houses in which you’ll have a single, private room within a shared house. These are very basic student accommodations. There are typically four students to a house. You’ll have a full kitchen and will purchase your own groceries and prepare your own meals. In your room you will have a bed, study desk and chair, and wardrobe. TEAN will also provide you with a linen pack. The common spaces will include lounge seating and a television.
  • Location: You will be located within walking distance to campus and about a 20 minute walk to Lincoln’s (township) main road where there are restaurants, cafes and shops. You’ll only be about a 10-15 minute walk from the New World Supermarket. It takes about an hour to get to downtown Christchurch via public transport from Lincoln
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are available at this housing option. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information.

• Housing Option 2: Fully Catered (no kitchen – full meal plan)
  • Management: Lincoln University
  • Commute: Approximately 5-minute walk to middle of campus
  • Price: $7,400 (includes meal plan)
  • The Apartments: There are a few different halls in which you may be allocated. Each hall is fairly similar in that you’ll have your own bedroom with shared bathroom facilities. You will then have access to the dining hall where your meals will be served. Within each hall there are also common spaces and a shared simple kitchenette area which includes a kettle and microwave. It’s worth noting that dishes are not included in the fully catered option since your meals are provided in the dining hall. In your room you will have a bed, wardrobe and study desk and chair. TEAN will provide you with a linen pack.
    • Please note: The fully catered meal plan includes 3 meals per day during the week and 2 meals per day on the weekends. There is also toast and fruit available all day, 7 days a week. 
  • Location: You will be located within walking distance to campus and about a 20 minute walk to Lincoln’s (township) main road where there are restaurants, cafes and shops. You’ll only be about a 10-15 minute walk from the New World Supermarket. It takes about an hour to get to downtown Christchurch via public transport from Lincoln.
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are available at this housing option. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information.

FAQs

How will I apply for my housing?
For Lincoln you will need to apply for your housing online through your MyLinc portal. Please ignore any requests for payment through this website as TEAN will pay for your housing on your behalf. 

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students but there will likely be some Kiwi students in your accommodation as well. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
Yes. We would ask that you indicate on your housing preference form who you would want to live with. We will then submit that to the University on your behalf. We cannot guarantee you will be allocated in the same flat as your friend as all allocations are at the discretion of the Lincoln University accommodation office. 

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
If you want a meal plan, you should select the fully-catered option. The meal plan is not part of the TEAN Housing Fee and will be invoiced to you separately approximately a month into your semester. You can expect this cost to be around US$1,800. 

Is there internet included?
Yes, you will have wifi throughout your accommodation. 

How do I do my laundry?
In self-catered flats, you will have a washer in your unit. If you’re in a fully-catered hall, you will have communal laundry facilities.

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form. 

University of Canterbury

Housing: Ilam Apartments
Management: Student Village – University of Canterbury
Commute: Approximately 10-minute walk to the middle of campus
Price: $5,075
The Apartments: Ilam Apartments sit just across the road from campus. It’s a complex of several student housing buildings. You will have a private, single room within a shared apartment. The apartments are self-catered meaning there is a kitchen and you will be responsible for purchasing groceries and cooking your meals. The kitchen is quite basic but does include a refrigerator, cutlery, dishes, pots and pans, stove top, microwave oven and shelving. In your bedroom you will have a single bed, wardrobe, study desk and chair. TEAN also provides linen packs so you will have a pillow, pillowcase, sheets and a duvet. In the common space you will have dining table and chairs, lounge seating and a television. There is also a large communal space for all residents where events will be held throughout the semester, and is a great place to be social or study.
Location: You will be within walking distance to campus, the health centre, some shops and restaurants and a grocery store. The apartments are also located very close to a bus stop that can take students into the downtown area and to more restaurants, shops, bars and cafes. This is about a 25-minute ride via public transport.
Accessibility: Accessible options are available at Ilam Apartments. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option.

FAQs

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students. Students in the past have sometimes been allocated the same flat as another student on the same program. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
Yes. We would ask that you indicate on your housing preference form who you would want to live with. We will then submit that to the University on your behalf. We cannot guarantee you will be allocated in the same flat as your friend as all allocations are at the discretion of the University of Canterbury accommodation office. 

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
No…well sort of. You can opt to purchase a meal plan through the university directly. Your meals would be at the University Hall dining hall. There are options in which you can purchase the meal plan with 3 meals per day or dinners only. This is an additional cost and will be invoiced to you directly by the university or by TEAN once you are on campus. We find most students prefer to buy their groceries and cook for themselves as it gives them more autonomy and control over their costs. 

Is there internet included?
Yes, you will have wifi throughout your accommodation. A Canterbury internet account is activated on acceptance of your formal enrollment offer. 

How do I do my laundry?
There is shared, coin operated laundry facilities on the premises.

Housing Preference Form

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form. 

University of Otago

Housing: University Flats
Management: University of Otago
Commute: Approximately 10 minutes walk to campus (varies based on flat location)
Price: $5,475 
The Apartments: Known as Uni Flats, these fully furnished stand alone houses and apartment complexes are all unique – varying in size and location. Most flats have anywhere from 4 to 8 bedrooms. There are some older houses that have been renovated and some newer, purpose built flats that are more of an apartment complex style. You will have a single, private bedroom within a shared flat. This housing is self-catered meaning that you will have a kitchen and you will be responsible for purchasing groceries and cooking your own meals. Included in your kitchen are the basics like cutlery, dishes, toaster and kettle as well as a fridge/freezer, stove/oven and microwave. In your bedroom you will have a double bed, set of drawers, study desk and a chair. TEAN arranges a linen pack to be in your bedroom for your arrival. Included in your linen pack will be a pillow, pillow case, mattress protector, fitted sheet, flat sheet, duvet and duvet cover, and a lightweight blanket
Location: Located just off of the Otago campus, they are an easy walk to campus and to shops, restaurants, bars and cafes in the Dunedin octagon.
Accessibility: Accessible options are available at Uni Flats. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager for more information on this housing option. 

FAQS 

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Student Abroad students. You will also have a Kiwi host living in your flat with you.  

Can I request to live with my friends?
No. Otago’s Uni Flats office is very deliberate about not putting students from the same program in the same flat together. This policy is non-negotiable and it’s in your best interest – you’ll get to meet a lot more people this way!  

Is there a meal plan I can purchase?
No. There are cafes, restaurants and grocery stores in Dunedin and around campus you can purchase meals and groceries from. We find most students prefer to buy their groceries and cook for themselves as it gives them more autonomy and control over their costs.  

 Is there internet included?
Yes, you will have wireless internet in your flat.  

 How do I do my laundry?
There is a washing machine and dryer in each flat.  

HOUSING PREFERENCE FORM 

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form. 

University of Waikato

• Housing Option 1: Catered 
  • Management: University of Waikato 
  • Commute: On campus – about walk to center of campus (depending on Hall) 
  • Price: $7,095 (includes meal plan) 
  • The Apartments: These halls are ideal for students looking for a meal plan option. There is a communal lounge room, bathrooms, leisure center and game rooms. The rooms are all single-occupied and are furnished with bed, drawers, wardrobe, shelving, desk, chair, bed and trash bin. The TEAN-provided bed linen pack includes sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress protector, fleece blanket, and quilt. A bed and mattress protector are provided in all Hall bedrooms. Laundry facilities are available inside the building. 
  • Location: You will be on campus within 10 minute walking distance of all campus buildings.  
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are available. Feel free to contact your program manager for more information on this housing option. 

• Housing Option 2: Self-Catered 
  • Management: University of Waikato 
  • Commute: On campus – about walk to center of campus (depending on building) 
  • Price: $5,300 
  • The Apartments: The student flats (apartments) are located on campus, so students have the security of being on campus with the freedom of a self-catered option. Flats have Fully equipped kitchen – full sized oven, cooktop, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, pots, pans and cooking utensils are provided. Students have their own bedroom furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk, office chair, noticeboard and bookshelf. Laundry sites can be found in the building. The building has a communal recreation room with a TV, pool table, table tennis, computer lab and BBQ area. The TEAN-provided bed linen pack includes sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress protector, fleece blanket, and quilt. 
  • Location: You will be on campus within 10-minute walking distance of all campus buildings.  
  • Accessibility: Accessible options are available. Feel free to contact your program manager for more information on this housing option. 

FAQS 

Who will I be living with?
Typically, other International/Study Abroad students along with local students but not usually with students from the same program. The catered option is typically housed with first-year students; while the self-catered options are housed with 2nd and 3rd year students and post-grad.  

Is there internet included?
Yes, Internet is included. 

How do I do my laundry?
There are communal coin operated laundry facilities in your building. 

Can I request to live with my friends?
You can indicate in your Housing Preference Form, that you would like to live with a friend, however final housing allocations are at the discretion of Waikato. 

HOUSING PREFERENCE FORM 

Once you’ve read through the above housing for your program, please complete the housing preference form.