Living and Studying in New Zealand
An introduction for international students, parents and families to living and studying in New Zealand. It contains important information and advice, and ideas about support if you face a challenge or difficulty during your stay.
In this section
- About New Zealand
- New Zealand cities, lifestyle and society.
- Preparing to come to New Zealand
- Advice before you leave for New Zealand including what to take with you and leave behind, the flight over and what to do when you arrive in the country.
- Accommodation
- Homestays, hostels, halls of residence, private board and flatting/rental accommodation.
- Food and shopping
- Shopping in New Zealand and where to buy food.
- Transport
- Public transport and driving a car in New Zealand.
- Money, tax and work
- New Zealand currency, banks, safety with money, costs and budgeting, tax and working in New Zealand.
- Recreation and sports
- Sports, tourism, bush walking and tramping, and safety in the outdoors.
- Keeping yourself safe
- New Zealand laws, violence, harassment and discrimination, keeping safe in public places, emergencies and the Police, and natural disasters.
- Health
- Health services and insurance, illness, sex, drugs and alcohol.
- Studying in New Zealand
- Student visas and permits, New Zealand's teaching and learning environment, and what to do if you have concerns about the academic quality of your education or your treatment by a New Zealand education provider or their agent.
- Your culture and community in New Zealand
- Culture shock, managing cultural differences, how to keep in touch with home, translation and interpreting services and embassy contacts.