year in New Zealand

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sawman

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231 months

Thursday 28th December 2023
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my lad has been offered the chance to spend his next university year in Auckland, (engineering undergrad) it seems that he would be kicking around for 2-3 months over their summer break, and so would be a good. opportunity to explore and maybe pick up some casual labour to fund things.
I dont know much about NZ, whats the cost of living like? ease / cost of internal travel? options for casual work?

any pointers to reliable resources would be appreciated


sawman

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4,920 posts

231 months

Saturday 6th January
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Thanks both,

it seems that the uni guarantee campus accommodation for Exchange students, and looking at costs they are on a par with Edinburgh, where he is already, he should be able to stay there during the summer vacation period, so at least has a base, I guess that would mean auckland based casual work - bar work etc'

hadnt considered him running a car whilst there - amazed to learn that insurance isnt compulsory quick browse of the trademe site throws up some reasonably priced, useful looking stuff

How reasonable are internal flights?

Edited by sawman on Saturday 6th January 23:19