Homestay Accommodation
When studying at Hobsonville Point Secondary School, we offer homestay accommodation to our international students and they can choose from one of the following options for accommodation:
Live with a homestay family (school-approved).
Stay with a family member or close family friend known to the student’s parents. This person is called a Designated Caregiver and will be police vetted and his/her house will be visited and treated as a homestay would be.
Stay with their mother or father, who can apply for a Guardian Visa to accompany them to New Zealand. The Guardian cannot work while in New Zealand on a Guardian visa.
If a student is staying in a homestay, or with a designated caregiver, an application form and an agreement form need to be completed when you fill out an enrolment form.
Renting
Should you wish to rent a house or an apartment, below are some links to real estate agents that cover the surrounding areas near the high school:
Auckland is a vibrant city with a population of just over 1.6 million people. Students love the natural beauty of New Zealand, the relaxed friendly nature of people, as well as the excellent education system.
New Zealand is ranked in the top two or three safest countries in the world and this is mostly due to a low crime rate and the absence of dangerous animals. According to the latest GPI (Global Peace Index), New Zealand was rated the second safest country in the world (June 2018) which you can view here New Zealand ranking
NauMai NZ is an official Government website for International Students currently studying in New Zealand and for International Students who are about to arrive in New Zealand to start their study. The site can be found here: https://naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/
Everything you need to know about studying in New Zealand, including the New Zealand Education system can be found here: https://www.aucklandnz.com/study-work-and-live/study
Information about New Zealand is available on the Tourism New Zealand website which can be found here: http:/www.tourismnewzealand.com
Cost of living in Auckland
Some parents or a parent may choose to accompany their child or children to New Zealand. The approximate cost of living in Auckland is given below. The price of goods in New Zealand is high due to New Zealand being an island nation that requires mass importation. However, this mainly applies to food costs.
Weekly grocery estimate for family of 4 NZ$395.80
1 – 2 Bedroom House rent: NZ$390 per week
3 – 4 Bedroom House rent NZ$600 – NZ$850 per week
Ford Focus (2.0L, 5 door) NZ $35,490
Washing machine NZ $600 – $1,100
Octane petrol (per litre) NZ $1.85 – $2.15
Cost of internet monthly expense for a family of four: NZ$75
You can also look at the Household Expenditure Guide named Urban Auckland which is based on data obtained from the Household Economic Survey 2019 administered by Statistics New Zealand.
