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Accommodation
Guide

2016



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Accommodation Service Contents
Victoria University of Wellington
Level 2, 42 Kelburn Parade Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PO Box 600, Wellington 6140 Applying for a hall of residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
New Zealand Selection process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Offers process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Phone +64-4-463 5896 Fees and charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Email [email protected] Supporting our residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Website www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation Catered halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Boulcott Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Important notice: Victoria University uses all reasonable skill and Helen Lowry Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
care to ensure the information contained in this document is accurate Joan Stevens Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
at the time of being made available. However, matters covered by this Katharine Jermyn Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
document are subject to change due to a continuous process of review, Te Puni Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
and to unanticipated circumstances. The University therefore reserves the Victoria House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
right to make any changes without notice. So far as the law permits, the Weir House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
University accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person Willis Street Halls—Cumberland House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
due to reliance (either whole or in part) on the information contained in Self-catered halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
this document, whether direct or indirect, and whether foreseeable or not. Everton Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
UniLodge—Stafford House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2–Victoria University of Wellington University Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
University Hall—Whānau Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Willis Street Halls—Education House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Homestay accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Private accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Introduction

Situated around a spectacular harbour and surrounded by beautiful
scenery, Wellington is home to many theatres, cafés, museums, festivals,
restaurants and shops. To make the most of your Wellington experience,
you need to find the right place to live.

Accommodation options include Victoria University’s halls of residence,
homestays and flatting.

Halls of residence are a great option for first-year students. They are safe
and supportive communities of students from different backgrounds
and with varying interests. Each hall organises activities so students can
socialise and lead a balanced life. Residential advisers—senior students—
are onsite to provide friendly support.

Homestays, for international students, are with a family. Meals are provided
but the homes may be a distance from campus, so transport costs should
be considered. Host families will help you with practising English and will
include you in outings.

Flatting with other people may suit you if you are organised and
independent. You will be responsible for cooking some or all of your meals,
managing electricity, food, internet and phone bills and doing housework.
Costs vary according to the type of building, distance from Victoria and
whether you share food and other costs.

The Accommodation Service at Victoria can help you decide which option
is best for you and help you find a suitable home. We process applications
for the halls of residence, arrange homestays for international students
and offer advice about a range of other accommodation options.

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Applying for a hall of residence

Online applications open on 1 August 2015 for 2016 hall accommodation. If you are an applicant under the age of 20 attending university for the
You do not have to gain admission to Victoria before applying. To access first time in 2016 you must arrange for a completed Common Confidential
the online application, you must first register for a user ID and password. Reference Form to be sent to the Accommodation Service. New Zealand
Make sure you remember your user ID and password so that you can secondary school applicants should talk to their school to arrange this.
access the system at a later stage to view the status of your application. In addition, gap year applicants may want to arrange a more up-to-date
reference in the form of a letter from an employer, tutor, minister, sports
Applying on or before 1 October 2015 (New Zealand time) increases your coach or the like.
chances of getting a place in a hall. Applying even earlier (by the end of
August) means that any issues with your application, payment or reference There is a NZ$75 one-off non-refundable application fee. If you have paid
can be resolved before the closing date. this in the past, you do not need to pay again. If you are part of a study
programme, check if your agent has paid this on your behalf. The fee can
Choose your three hall preferences carefully. If you decline an offer of a be paid online at the time of completing your application.
place from one of the halls listed on your application, it is unlikely you
will receive another offer. We also advise against only including our most If your application is incomplete after 1 October, it will not go through
popular halls as your hall selections (Te Puni Village, Weir House and Joan to the selection process. Your application will be processed only if it is
Stevens Hall). These halls usually fill their spaces from those who have fully completed and both the application fee and reference are received.
chosen them as their first preference and seldom pick students who have If your application becomes complete after 1 October, you will be asked
made them their second and third choice. The last day to change your hall to join the application pool to be considered for late offers. For more
preferences is 15 September 2015. information, see page 6.

You are welcome to visit the halls. Contact them in advance to make private Include any special requirements in your application (for allergy, diet,
arrangements or come to Study at Victoria Open Day on Friday 28 August health, religious, financial or other reasons). This helps us to ensure you
2015 for scheduled tours. For private arrangements, allow 10–15 minutes have chosen the most appropriate halls to meet and support your needs.
per tour as well as allowing travelling time between halls.
Apply only once. Multiple applications from the same person will cause
Take care with your personal profile. It plays an important part in the delays in processing. To make changes to your application, email us at
selection process as it provides an insight into who you are and how you [email protected]
can add to the hall community. Aim for at least three sentences for each
question where possible. Applications for Trimester One only (February–July) are accepted from
applicants who will finish their studies at the end of Trimester One.
Contracts for Trimester One will attract an additional levy of 10 percent
to cover the cost of finding a subsequent replacement for the room.

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Selection process Offers process

All students with NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Excellence (or equivalent) Every year the University receives twice as many hall applications as
are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of our halls. Students who are the number of beds available. It is simply not possible to offer everyone
awarded a Victoria Achiever or Victoria Excellence scholarship are also accommodation. As a result, some applicants will not receive an offer in
guaranteed an offer of accommodation. the week after 1 October. These students will be sent an email request to
join the application pool to be considered for offers made later on in the
Where possible, you will be placed according to your choices. However, offer process. Applicants who satisfy the guaranteed offer or equity criteria
you are not guaranteed an offer of a place in your first-choice hall unless will be given priority within the application pool.
you have specific health or disability needs that require appropriate
facilities and support. As applicants decline their offers between October and the beginning of
Trimester One, offers are made to applicants in the application pool to fill
In some instances, you may be offered a place in a hall you have not vacancies. To increase your chances of gaining a place, we recommend
chosen. For the best chance of getting a place, make sure you apply you expand your preferences to at least five halls at the time of joining
on time by completing the online application form. Applications open on the application pool. We also recommend that you do not decline an offer
1 August 2015 and are due by 1 October 2015. because you want to be offered a place in another hall. It is unlikely you
will receive a second offer and students who have yet to receive an offer
To be eligible for an offer of accommodation, all students must apply will be considered before you.
by the due date, pay the NZ$75 application fee and have a satisfactory
confidential reference from their school. The majority of accommodation To ensure the application pool operates as efficiently as possible, you
offers are made approximately one week after the application due date. will be emailed occasionally to confirm whether you would like to remain
However, no student is guaranteed to receive an offer at this point in the in the pool. If we do not hear from you within an appropriate timeframe
offer process. Additional offers will be made up until the first week of your application will become inactive and be removed from the pool. In
Trimester One as spaces become available. addition, please let us know if you are no longer coming to Victoria to study,
so we can make offers to students who are still committed to enrolling
Heads of halls choose applicants according to the University’s guaranteed at Victoria.
offer and equity criteria, and work towards creating a diverse hall
community by considering gender balance, cultural diversity, degree type Your application is important to us and we will endeavour to place you
and geographical representation. in one of our halls if possible. However, if you do not receive an offer of
a place in a hall by mid-February, we recommend that you start looking
at alternative accommodation, such as private hostels or a room in an
established flat.

If you have any questions about the application pool or alternative
accommodation, contact the Accommodation Service.

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Fees and charges

Application fee If you withdraw after taking up residence:

If you are applying for the first time to a Victoria hall of residence, • the bond will be refunded (minus any charges for individual or
you must pay a non-refundable application fee of NZ$75 before your communal damage)
application is processed for selection. You can pay by:
• there will be a further charge for breaking the contract
• credit/debit card—when you apply online you can pay at the same time • you and your guarantor (if you have one) remain responsible for the
• Account-to-Account, using internet banking—this is also online when
accommodation fees unless (and until) a suitable replacement takes
you apply (New Zealand banks only) up residence.
• eftpos/ATM card—paid in person only.
Additional costs
Deposit
In some halls, the following costs may be additional to the accommodation fees:
A deposit of approximately NZ$400–$800 must be paid when you accept
an offer of a place. The deposit has three components: • electricity
• telephone
• bond • internet
• activities fee • laundry
• administration fee. • food.

If you withdraw from the contract before the withdrawal date specified in Need help?
the contract, the activities fee and bond will be refunded. If you withdraw
after the withdrawal date, only the activities fee may be refunded. For information about scholarships, bursaries and awards, go to
www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships
Accommodation fees
Financial Support and Advice can help you with budgeting for hall
The accommodation fees are payable in advance. Without a New Zealand instalments, provide budgeting tools and offer a comprehensive range of
guarantor, you must pay upfront for each trimester. If you have a New Zealand financial information and support. Contact us to make an appointment
guarantor, mosthalls allow quarterly instalments. Youneed between NZ$2,000 with one of our advisers.
and NZ$4,000 to pay the first quarterly instalment before moving in.
Financial Support and Advice
For New Zealand students, StudyLink assistance is not received soon Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus
enough to pay the first hall instalment and will not cover the full cost of Phone +64-4-463 6644
subsequent instalments. Email [email protected]
Website www.victoria.ac.nz/finadvice
Contracts for Trimester One will also attract an additional levy of 10 percent
to cover the cost of finding a subsequent replacement for the room.

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Supporting our residents

Victoria University has taken a leading role in the development and Student support coordinators (or SSCs) are qualified health professionals
provision of pastoral care for its resident student community. A dedicated who draw on their expertise as social workers, counsellors and occupational
team of support staff works together to achieve the University’s pastoral therapists to support residents and offer professional supervision for RAs.
care objectives. The team comprises residential advisers, residential life SSCs live off-site, but are assigned to each hall to help manage responses
managers and student support coordinators who work collaboratively to to residents with complex needs. They work closely with other university
help residents manage the challenges of navigating academia while living health professionals, notably Student Counselling, Student Health,
in a hall community. Disability Services and Financial Support and Advice. The SSC team also
works closely with the residential life managers and heads of hall to ensure
Residential advisers (or RAs) are high-achieving senior students employed health and wellbeing goals are realised in each hall community.
by the University to support residents’ transition into tertiary study,
develop and maintain the hall community and provide leadership through Kiwi Mates are senior students trained in helping international students
the provision of social and academic learning opportunities. RAs live on- transition into a New Zealand flatting environment. Sharing a house with
site and are assigned a group of residents. They are often the first point new people comes with its own set of challenges, and Kiwi Mates are
of contact for residents needing assistance or support as they negotiate there to help resolve day-to-day flatting issues. They also keep students
the challenges of living in a communal environment away from home. informed about events and student services, and when required, refer
students to the residential life manager if professional support is required.
Residential life managers also live on-site. They coordinate the RA team
and support the head of hall by organising cultural events, inter-hall sports The best way for each hall to ensure its residents are safe and flourish in
and academic mentoring programmes. Their role is essential in building an academic environment is for them to know about any special health or
each hall’s sense of community and individual culture. Residential life wellbeing needs you may have. You can disclose these, or any concerns
managers are often called upon to help manage RA responses to resident you may have, when you confirm your offer of accommodation. A pastoral
behaviour. The residential life manager will also contribute to disciplinary care plan can then be tailored to your needs.
processes, or function as a conduit to the University’s support services.
If you have any questions or concerns about coming into a hall environment,
you are welcome to contact our SSC team or heads of hall directly.

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Catered halls

Hall of residence Page Suitable for Places Housing style Weekly fee *

Boulcott Hall 15 First-year students 180 Corridor $349–$365
180 single rooms

Helen Lowry Hall 17 First-year students and returning Helen Lowry 124 Corridor and house $180–$245
residents 86 single rooms $349–$365
Joan Stevens Hall 19 38 twin-share places
First-year students
242 Corridor
242 single rooms

Katharine Jermyn Hall 21 First-year students 390 Corridor $349
390 single rooms

Te Puni Village 23 First-year and other undergraduate students 398 Corridor, studio and apartment $349–$365

348 single rooms

17 apartment single rooms

33 single studios

Victoria House 25 First-year students and returning 185 Corridor $260–$349
Weir House Victoria House residents
127 single rooms
27 First-year students
48 twin-share places

309 Corridor $260–$349

211 single rooms

50 set room places

48 twin-share places

Willis Street Halls— 29 First-year students 227 Corridor and studio $289–$365
Cumberland House
123 single rooms

24 single studios

80 twin-share studio places

Corridor—bedrooms along a corridor, with communal bathrooms.
Apartment—purpose-built unit with varying number of bedrooms in a high-rise building.
Studio—one bedroom with private bathroom and cooking facilities.
House or flat—self-contained unit with varying number of bedrooms in a low-rise building.
Set room—two connected bedrooms that share one exit.

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Yearly fee * Electricity Internet Facilities available Parking Walking times to campuses
$13,262–$13,870 included in fee included in fee
Yes Yes Music room - Kelburn—10 minutes
Project room Te Aro—15 minutes
$6,840–$9,310 Yes Yes + Disabled access 15 free off-street Pipitea—10 minutes
Gym area car parks available Karori—10 minutes
$13,262–$13,870 Yes Yes Music room - Kelburn—40 minutes
Free shuttle to Kelburn campus
$13,262–$13,870 Yes Yes Music room - Kelburn—10 minutes
Project room Te Aro—15 minutes
$13,262–$13,870 Yes Yes Disabled access - Pipitea—10 minutes
Music room Kelburn—10 minutes
Gym area Te Aro—15 minutes
Disabled access Pipitea—10 minutes
Music room Kelburn—2 minutes
Disabled access Te Aro—15 minutes
Pipitea—25 minutes

$9,880–$13,262 Yes Yes ^ Music room - Kelburn—5 minutes
$9,880–$13,262 Yes Yes x Project room - Te Aro—15 minutes
Disabled access Pipitea—20 minutes
Music room Kelburn—5 minutes
Project room Te Aro—15 minutes
Disabled access Pipitea—20 minutes

$10,982–$13,870 Yes Yes Exercise area - Kelburn—15 minutes
Te Aro—5 minutes
Music room Pipitea—20 minutes

Project room

Disabled access

x Wireless available throughout site.
* All fees quoted are based on a full academic year (38 weeks) contract for 2015. Fees may vary for 2016.
Contracts for Trimester One only (19 weeks) will attract a 10 percent surcharge.
^ Usage above allocation may attract an additional charge.
+ Computer suite available with free internet. In-room internet will attract a charge.

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Boulcott Hall Catered

A first-year hall in the central city, Boulcott Boulcott Hall is a 10-minute walk from Kelburn campus and Pipitea
Hall is committed to developing a culture campus and a 15-minute walk from Te Aro campus. There is 24/7
that encourages involvement, responsibility camera surveillance around the perimeter and swipe card access is
and achievement. required to enter the building.

47 Boulcott Street, Wellington 6011 RAs are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
Operated by Victoria University of Wellington and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
B oulcott Hall is a high-rise building housing 180 residents in single balanced lifestyle.

bedrooms. There is a small number of ensuite bedrooms for those A Sky lounge, a music room with piano, an architecture and design
with special requirements. space, table tennis and gaming consoles are available.

A ll bedrooms are fully furnished and heated, with communal facilities Communal coin-operated laundries consisting of washing machines,
at the centre of each floor. All floors have a common room with a dryers and tubs are available.
kitchenette, study area, television and couches.
There are no car parking facilities at Boulcott Hall. Bike storage is
Single room—$349 per week (2015 fee, may vary for 2016). available.
The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday
Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
to Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. Vegetarian options,
late dinners and packed lunches are also offered. Kitchenettes are
available in every common room with hot water, a microwave and a
fridge.

F ee includes electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
A telephone with free local calling is available in every common room.
W ireless internet is available hall-wide and students can log in using

their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/BOULCOTT-HALL

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Helen Lowry Hall Catered

A small and friendly traditional hall of Situated 4 km from Kelburn campus, the Hall runs a free shuttle
residence for 124 residents, Helen Lowry Hall service throughout the day to transport residents between Kelburn
has a strong caring community that values campus and the Hall.
academic success.
The Hall endeavours to help residents achieve academic success.
19 Blakey Avenue, Karori, Wellington 6012 A variety of academic support is provided: study groups, individual
O perated by a not-for-profit trust tutorials and general study skills seminars. A dynamic activity
Helen Lowry Hall is made up of purpose-built buildings and domestic programme includes trips (skiing, tramping, South Island and Taupo),
socials, quiz evenings, sports, formal dinners and themed nights.
houses set in extensive grounds and gardens. Each area has its own The shuttle is also used to explore the Wellington region and attend
laundry, kitchenette and bathroom facilities. a wide range of cultural events.

A ll bedrooms are fully furnished. Bedrooms in the houses are available T here is a fully-equipped gym, music room, computer suite, free
for returning second- and third-year residents who wish to self-cater. photocopier, and a games room with table tennis, foosball, air hockey
and pool. All lounges have video, DVD and TV.
Single room—$245 per week; twin-share—$180 per person per week
(2015 fees, may vary for 2016). Each area has its own laundry with washing machines, dryers and
outdoor clothes lines.
T he communal dining room serves three meals a day. Vegetarian and
special diet options are available. The dining room is open 24 hours There are 15 free off-street car parks and bike storage is available.
a day, and hot drinks and bread are provided. Contact the Hall or the Accommodation Service to discuss any special

F ees include electricity, heating and water charges. needs.
Telephones with voicemail are provided in each bedroom. Local calls

are free of charge.

B roadband and wireless internet is available hall-wide at residents’
expense, using a pre-pay system through Vistagate. Free internet is
available in the study room and lounge.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.HELENLOWRYHALL.ORG.NZ

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Joan Stevens Hall Catered

A first-year hall in the central city, Joan Joan Stevens Hall is a 10-minute walk from Kelburn campus, a
Stevens Hall is committed to developing 10-minute walk from Pipitea campus and a 15-minute walk from
a culture that encourages involvement, Te Aro campus. There is 24/7 camera surveillance around the
responsibility and achievement. perimeter and swipe card access is required to enter the building.

132 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 RAs are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
O perated by Victoria University of Wellington and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
J oan Stevens Hall is a high-rise building housing 242 residents in balanced lifestyle.

single bedrooms. There is a small number of ensuite bedrooms for A Sky lounge, a music room with piano, an architecture and design
those with special requirements. space, table tennis and gaming consoles are available.

All bedrooms are fully furnished and heated, with communal facilities C ommunal coin-operated laundries consisting of washing machines,
at the centre of each floor. All floors have a common room with a dryers and tubs are available.
kitchenette, study area, television, DVD player and couches.
There are no car parking facilities at Joan Stevens Hall. Bike storage
Single room—$349 per week (2015 fee, may vary for 2016). is available.
The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday
Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
to Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. Vegetarian options,
late dinners and packed lunches are also offered. Kitchenettes are
available in every common room with hot water, a microwave and a
fridge.

F ee includes electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
A telephone with free local calling is available in every common room.
W ireless internet is available hall-wide and students can log in using

their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/JOAN-STEVENS-HALL

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Catered

Katharine Jermyn Hall

A first-year hall with a fantastic central city Katharine Jermyn Hall is a 10-minute walk from Kelburn campus,
location, Katharine Jermyn Hall houses a 10-minute walk from Pipitea campus and a 15-minute walk from
390 students and is committed to academic Te Aro campus. We have 24/7 camera surveillance around the
engagement, personal growth and an perimeter and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
enriching student experience.
RAs are on-site to help navigate through the challenges of university
100 Boulcott Street, Wellington 6011 study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged and a
full programme of fun events is available to encourage a balanced
Operated by Victoria University of Wellington lifestyle. There are also dedicated study rooms on every floor.
K atharine Jermyn Hall is a high-rise building with a state-of-the-art
There are two whole floors reserved for relaxation and entertainment
renovation offering 390 single rooms. The Hall is fully catered and with a cinema and a Sky lounge, a pool table, arcade machines,
committed to supporting first-year students. music rooms and a gym. There is also an outdoor courtyard with a
basketball hoop.
All bedrooms are fully furnished and heated with internet access.
A communal coin-operated laundry with washing machines and
Single room— $349 per week (2015 fee, may vary for 2016). dryers is available.
T he communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday
There are no car parking facilities at Katharine Jermyn Hall. Bike
to Saturday, and a brunch and dinner on Sunday. Vegetarian options, storage is available.
late dinners and packed lunches are also offered. Kitchenettes are
available in every common room with hot water, a microwave and Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
a fridge.

Fee includes electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
A telephone with free local calling is available in every common room.
Wireless internet is available hall-wide and students can log in using

their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/KATHARINE-JERMYN-HALL

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Te Puni Village Catered

Te Puni Village is a purpose-built hall of Te Puni Village is on Kelburn campus and it is a 2-minute walk
residence on Kelburn campus, housing 398 from Kelburn campus, a 15-minute walk from Te Aro campus and a
students in a three-building complex, with a 25-minute walk from Pipitea campus.
‘live, learn, grow’ focus.
R As are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
80 Fairlie Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington 6021 university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
Operated by Campus Living Villages and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
T his five-year-old, multilevel complex consists of three buildings (the balanced lifestyle.

Edge, the Tower and the Terrace) separated by glass walkways. All There is a Sky lounge and deck with pool table and table tennis, a music
rooms at Te Puni Village are fully catered and there are stunning views room with a piano and drum kit, a dedicated tutorial room, study lounge
of Wellington Harbour from the communal areas. and group study lounge and an architecture and design space.

Te Puni Village has 348 single bedrooms in the Edge and the Tower, There is a communal coin-operated laundry with washing machines
and 33 single studios and 17 residents in the apartments in the and dryers.
Terrace. All rooms are fully furnished and heated with shared facilities.
There are no car parking facilities at Te Puni Village. Bike storage is
Single room and apartment single—$349 per week; single available.
studio—$365 per week (2015 fees, may vary for 2016).
Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
T he communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday to
Friday, with brunch and dinner in weekends. Kitchenettes are available
in the common rooms and in the studios and the apartments in the
Terrace. A microwave, electric jug and a small fridge are provided in
each kitchenette.

Fees include electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
Residents have access to a communal telephone on most floors.

There is also a telephone in each studio and apartment. Local calls
are free of charge.

W ireless internet is available hall-wide and students can log in using
their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.TEPUNIVILLAGE.CO.NZ

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Victoria House Catered

Victoria House provides a strong community Victoria House is a 5-minute walk from Kelburn campus and from
and academic focus for first-year students to the city. It is a 15-minute walk from Te Aro campus and a 20-minute
fulfil their goals and develop vital communal walk from Pipitea campus.
living skills.
RAs are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
282 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
Operated by a not-for-profit trust and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
V ictoria House is made up of multistorey buildings housing 185 balanced lifestyle.

residents and has an outdoor grassed courtyard with surrounding T here are two pianos (one in the music room and the other in the
gardens. dining room), workshop and projects room, two TV lounges with Sky
TV and three large study lounges.
A ll bedrooms are fully furnished (excluding linen). There are 127 single
rooms and 24 twin-share rooms. W ashing machines and dryers are available at no extra charge.
Residents supply their own laundry powder.
Single room—$349 per week; twin-share—$260 per person per week
(2015 fees, may vary for 2016). There are limited car parking facilities at Victoria House. A cost is
associated with this. Bike storage is available.
The communal dining room serves three meals a day, with hot
vegetarian and meat options available at lunch and dinner. Packed Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
lunches and late dinners can be arranged.

F ees include electricity, heating and water charges.
Telephones are provided on every floor for local, toll-free and incoming

calls. The Wallis and Bennett buildings have facilities available for a
private line in the bedrooms.

Wireless internet is available hall-wide and 6GB per month is included
in the cost. Internet plans can also be purchased once in house.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICHOUSE.CO.NZ

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Weir House Catered

Weir House provides a vibrant community Weir House is a 5-minute walk from Kelburn campus and a 10-minute
with a strong academic focus. Minutes walk from the city. It is a 15-minute walk from Te Aro campus and a
away from campus, it accommodates 309 20-minute walk from Pipitea campus.
residents.
R As are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
1 Gladstone Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington 6012 university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
Operated by Victoria University of Wellington and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
Weir House is made up of three buildings, divided into four wings— balanced lifestyle. The Pou Āwhina is responsible for academic help
for Māori students.
William Weir, James Hutchinson, Andrea Brander and Te Whānau.
Each wing contains a mixture of residential and common areas. T here are four TV lounges (including Sky), two purpose-built music
practice rooms, a dedicated design and architecture space (including
All bedrooms are fully furnished: 211 residents in single rooms, 50 light boxes and tools), two study rooms, a tutorial room and other
residents in set rooms, 48 residents in twin-share rooms. communal areas and lounges. Table tennis, a snooker table and a
basketball hoop are provided.
Single room—$349 per week; set room—$321 per person per week;
twin-share—$260 per person per week (2015 fees, may vary for 2016). L aundry facilities are coin operated.
There are no car parking facilities at Weir House for students. Bike
The communal dining room serves three meals a day. Packed lunches
and late dinners can be arranged, and vegetarian options and other storage is available.
dietary needs are catered for. There are also kitchenettes on each Facilities are available for residents with disabilities. These include
floor.
wide doors, two lifts and showering areas.
Fees include electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
There are no telephones in the bedrooms, although there are

communal telephones in each building.

W ireless or ethernet access to the internet is available in all bedrooms
and students can log in using their University account. A computer
room with printer is also available on-site. Printing is pre-paid via the
University Library.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/WEIR-HOUSE

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Catered

Willis Street Halls—
Cumberland House

Cumberland House is an inner-city Cumberland House is a 5-minute walk from Te Aro campus, a
multistorey building within easy walking 15-minute walk from Kelburn campus and a 20-minute walk from
distance of supermarkets, shopping areas Pipitea campus.
and campuses.
R As are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
237 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
O perated by Victoria University of Wellington and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
E njoy central city living and magnificent views with a friendly student balanced lifestyle.

community of 227 residents. Refurbishment of the building in 2014 C umberland House offers a spacious communal lounge, equipped
has provided Cumberland House with plenty of study rooms, great with couches, wireless internet access and vending machines. There
communal facilities and a brand new dining area. is also a games area, Sky TV room, study rooms, an exercise area,
music room and a messy projects room. These facilities are available
F ully furnished bedrooms: 123 single rooms, 24 single studios and 80 to all residents of Willis Street Halls.
places in twin-share studios.
A communal coin-operated laundry is available, with washing
Single room—$349 per week; single studio—$365 per week; twin- machines and dryers.
share studio—$289 per person per week (2015 fees, may vary for 2016).
There are no car parking facilities at Cumberland House. Bike storage
The communal dining room serves three meals a day from Monday is available.
to Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. Vegetarian options,
late dinners and packed lunches are also offered. Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.

F ees include electricity, heating, internet and water charges.
Telephones are provided in communal areas. Local calls are free of

charge.

Wireless or ethernet access to the internet is available in all bedrooms
and students can log in using their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/CUMBERLAND

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Self-catered halls

Hall of residence Page Suitable for Places Housing style Weekly fee *
Everton Hall 33
Senior students 189 Apartment and Flat $184–$250
(5-bedroom flats) $210
UniLodge— 35 First-year to postgraduate students 301 185 single rooms $170–$225
Stafford House 37 Senior students, not first-years 274 4 double rooms $150–$180
Apartment $254
University Hall (2- or 3-bedroom units)
301 single rooms
University Hall— 39 Students with knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori 15 Apartment and Flat
Whānau Housing (varying number of bedrooms)
244 single rooms
Willis Street Halls— 41 Senior students 108 30 twin-share places
Education House Flat
(varying number of bedrooms)
11 single rooms
4 twin-share places
Studio
108 single studios

30–Victoria University of Wellington

Yearly fee * Electricity Internet Facilities available Parking Walking times to campuses
$6,992–$9,500 included in fee included in fee
- - Gym area Off-street parking Kelburn—5 minutes
Music room available at cost Te Aro—20 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes

$7,980 Gas heating only Yes ^ Gym area - Kelburn—15 minutes
Music room - Pipitea—5 minutes
$6,460–$8,550 Yes ^ Yes ^ Disabled access
Disabled access Kelburn—5–15 minutes

$5,700–$6,840 Yes ^ Yes ^ - Off-street parking Kelburn—10 minutes
Yes available at cost

$9,652 Yes Exercise area - Kelburn—15 minutes
Music room Te Aro—5 minutes
Project room Pipitea—20 minutes
(all at Cumberland
House)

* All fees quoted are based on a full academic year (38 weeks) contract for 2015. Fees may vary for 2016.
Contracts for Trimester One only (19 weeks) will attract a 10 percent surcharge.
^ Usage above allocation may attract an additional charge.

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Everton Hall Self-catered

Set beside the cable car in pleasant hillside Everton Hall is a 5-minute walk from Kelburn campus and a 20-minute
grounds, Everton Hall accommodates 189 walk from Pipitea campus and Te Aro campus.
senior students in fully furnished apartment-
style flats and houses. The Hall offers a supportive community that encourages residents
to meet each other. Study groups are arranged as required.
10–12 Everton Terrace, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
O perated by Campus Living Villages There are indoor facilities including table tennis, a pool table, a music
E verton Hall consists of 33 fully furnished five-bedroom flats in practice room with a piano, a TV lounge, snacks and drink vending
machines. There is an outdoor garden setting with BBQ areas and
apartment-style buildings, plus seven flats of varying sizes in houses giant chess.
within the grounds. All original flats underwent major internal
refurbishments between 2011 and 2013. A communal laundry is available with free washing machines and
token-operated dryers ($1) and outdoor clothes lines.
There are 185 fully furnished single bedrooms and four double rooms
in a mix of flats and houses. TVs and microwaves are not provided U ncovered parking is available at a weekly charge of $15. Storage is
and residents supply their own bedding. available for bikes and other similar items.

$184–$250 per week, plus electricity, telephone and food (2015 fees, Contact the Hall or the Accommodation Service to discuss any special
may vary for 2016). requirements.

R esidents self-cater.
Residents pay their own electricity.
Telephone use is at residents’ own expense.
Wireless internet access is available at residents’ own expense.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.EVERTONHALL.AC.NZ

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Self-catered

UniLodge—Stafford House

Stafford House consists of furnished two- to Stafford House is a three-minute walk from Lambton Quay, a five-
three-bedroom apartments at the Parliament minute walk from the Law School and Victoria Business School at
end of The Terrace in Wellington’s lively Pipitea campus and a 15-minute walk from Kelburn campus.
central business district.
R As provide academic help, care and support.
40 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 T here is a common area with Sky TV and a DVD, a board games room,
O perated by UniLodge
Stafford House offers self-contained two- to three-bedroom a music practice room with piano, a games room with table tennis and
pool tables, a study room and a gym.
apartments, housing 301 residents.
Each apartment is equipped with a washing machine and dishwasher.
A partments, including bedrooms, are fully furnished and centrally There are no car parking facilities at Stafford House. Bike storage is
heated. Residents provide their own towels and bedding.
available.
Single room—$210 per week (2015 fee, may vary for 2016).
Residents self-cater. Four apartments are designed for residents with disabilities or who
Fee includes heating. Residents pay their own electricity. require wheelchair access.
Telephones are provided in each apartment. Local calls are free of

charge.

All bedrooms are equipped with broadband capabilities, with 7GB free
of charge per week. Printing at a cost is available through the office.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.UNILODGE.COM.AU

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University Hall Self-catered

University Hall consists of furnished self- U niversity Hall is a five- to 15-minute walk from Kelburn campus and
contained houses and apartments close to a 10- to 20-minute walk from the city.
Kelburn campus, suitable for senior students.
RAs and Kiwi Mates provide support and care.
O perated by Victoria University of Wellington The Hall provides a range of activities and events for residents
U niversity Hall houses are fully furnished, with bedding supplied. They
throughout the year.
range in size to accommodate from three to 20 residents. Residents Most flats provide laundry facilities. The remainder have access to
are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and share responsibility
for communal areas. communal laundry facilities.
Residents can apply for street parking through the Wellington
244 residents in single bedrooms and 30 residents in twin-share
bedrooms. City Council.
Two houses have bedrooms suitable for residents with disabilities.
Single room—$225 per week; twin-share—$170 per person per week
(2015 fees, may vary for 2016).

Residents self-cater.
F ees include electricity, with an additional charge for excessive use

of electricity.

Each house has a communal telephone for free local calls.
Wireless broadband internet connection is provided. Heavy internet

use may attract an extra charge.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/UNIVERSITY-HALL

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Self-catered

University Hall—Whānau Housing

Whānau Housing consists of three flats that Whānau Housing is a 10-minute walk from both Kelburn campus and
accommodate 15 residents. Priority is given the city.
to students with knowledge of tikanga and te
reo Māori. R esidents are encouraged to participate in marae activities.
The Hall provides a range of activities and events for residents
Operated by Victoria University of Wellington
W hānau Housing consists of three furnished flats and provides throughout the year.

accommodation for 15 residents. Day-to-day operations are A communal laundry is on-site, with washing machines and dryers.
managed by University Hall. Knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori Limited off-street parking is available at a cost. Residents can apply
is an advantage. Priority is given to students of Māori descent, but
individual circumstances of other students are taken into account. for street parking through the Wellington City Council.
Interviews will be conducted if necessary.
Contact the Hall or the Accommodation Service to discuss any special
T here are 11 single rooms and four places in twin-share rooms. Kitchen requirements.
utensils and furniture are provided.

Single room—$180 per week; share—$150 per person per week (2015
fees, may vary in 2016).

R esidents self-cater and are rostered to coordinate grocery purchases
and meal preparation.

F ees include electricity, with an additional charge for excessive use.
Each flat has a communal telephone for free local calls.
Wireless broadband internet connection is provided. Heavy internet

use may attract an extra charge.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/UNIVERSITY-HALL

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Self-catered

Willis Street Halls—
Education House

Centrally located, Education House offers E ducation House is a 5-minute walk from Te Aro campus, a 15-minute
self-catered studio accommodation for walk from Kelburn campus and a 20-minute walk from Pipitea
independent senior students. campus.

178–182 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 RAs are on-site to help students navigate through the challenges of
university study and communal living. Study groups can be arranged
O perated by Victoria University of Wellington and a full programme of fun events is available to encourage a
K nown for its tranquil environment, Education House is best suited balanced lifestyle.

to students who wish to have the comfort and privacy of their own At Education House, a television lounge and meeting space is available
single-studio room. It is particularly popular with international and on the ground floor. Nearby, Cumberland House offers a spacious
senior students. Refurbishment of the building in 2014 provided communal lounge, equipped with couches, wireless internet access
Education House with a new common area where residents can study and vending machines. There is also a games area, Sky TV room, study
and socialise. rooms, an exercise area, a music room and messy projects room.
These facilities are available to all residents of Willis Street Halls.
T here are 108 furnished single studio apartments available, each with
a private bathroom and basic cooking facilities. A communal coin-operated laundry is available, with washing
machines and dryers.
Single studio—$254 per week (2015 fee, may vary for 2016).
Residents self-cater. There are no car parking facilities at Education House. Bike storage
F ee includes electricity, heating, internet and water charges. is available.
Telephones are provided in communal areas. Local calls are free of
Facilities are available for residents with disabilities.
charge.

W ireless or ethernet access to the internet is available in all bedrooms
and students can log in using their University account.

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/EDUCATION-HOUSE

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42–Victoria University of Wellington

Self-catered

Homestay accommodation

Homestay accommodation with a family is Students should expect to travel up to 30 minutes from their homestay
offered to international students studying at to the University by public transport.
Victoria to help them practise their English.
H ost parents are happy to assist with the practise of English and
h [email protected] study.
Single bedrooms are available within New Zealand family homes. As
Students are invited to join their host families on outings.
New Zealand is a multicultural society, there are Kiwi host families, Students are responsible for cleaning their own clothes using the
as well as families from other cultural backgrounds. They all speak
English well and most families have at least one pet, usually a cat. laundry facilities provided in the home.

S tudents will have a fully furnished bedroom in a homestay home, Street parking only is available.
including a bed, linen, desk, lamp, drawers and a heater. Contact the Accommodation Service to discuss any special

Single bedroom—$265 per week (including $10 charge for internet). requirements.
A non-refundable placement fee of $250 must be paid by credit/debit
card in order to complete the online application. Students must also Students are responsible for cleaning their own bedroom and they
pay four weeks’ board in advance, either online or by electing to have may be asked to do light duties around the house. The host will also
the cost deducted from money already transferred to the University. explain any rules and routines of the household.

Two meals are provided on weekdays (students make or buy their A ll homestays are non-smoking.
own lunches) and three meals at weekends.
Application details
Fee includes electricity and local telephone calls.
Students have access to a communal telephone. Applications for homestays should be made a month in advance, wherever
possible. When you have been assigned a homestay, the contact details
of your host family will be emailed to you. It is up to you to contact your
homestay family in advance if you require more information.

Apply online at www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation/homestay

TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO WWW.VICTORIA.AC.NZ/HOMESTAY

Accommodation Guide 2016–43

Private accommodation

Wellington provides a variety of housing options, including family homes, Like everywhere, rent is variable as it depends on the flat’s condition,
apartments, townhouses and old houses that have been converted to flats. number of rooms and distance from the city. For unfurnished properties
Bedsits, studios, private board and furnished rooms are also available. within walking distance of Kelburn campus, you should expect to pay
around $300 per week for a one-bedroom flat, $350–$400 for a two-
Peak demand is in January and February. Competition can be stiff and it bedroom flat or $450–$550 for a three-bedroom flat. For furnished
often takes weeks, rather than days, to find a place. The Accommodation properties, you should expect an additional charge of $50–$100 per week.
Service can provide assistance with flat hunting, tenancy agreements,
temporary accommodation and disputes. We also provide a telephone The cost for an average bedroom in a student flat is around $170 per week.
and computer in our office for students to use while looking for private There are some cheaper places but they are likely to be a long way from
accommodation. campus, small or cold. Wellington can be chilly in winter and few flats
have central heating or double glazing.
Listings posted online using the Accommodation Finder are also placed
on the notice board at the Accommodation Service. Keep in mind the set-up costs of flatting. This includes a bond (usually
two weeks’ but can be up to four weeks’ rent), connection charges (for
www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation electricity, gas, internet and telephone) and furniture. Unfortunately,
furnished accommodation can be difficult to find and relatively expensive.
In New Zealand, TradeMe is the most popular public listing service and You can hire furniture and appliances or purchase them second-hand. In
listings can also be found in the local daily newspaper, the Dominion Post, some cases, landlords or departing tenants provide furniture at a cost.
on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Temporary accommodation
www.trademe.co.nz
Do not sign up to a flat without seeing it first. We recommend booking
Flatting temporary accommodation for when you first arrive so that you can visit
flats in person. Students with families are advised to come alone and
There are two ways to move into a flat. You can move into a vacant flat (by have their family join them later on when they have arranged permanent
yourself or as a group) or into a vacant bedroom in an already established accommodation. For a list of providers, contact the Accommodation
flat (with existing flatmates). Leases are normally fixed for 12 months, but Service.
it is possible to find shorter leases.
If you are not able to move directly into your hall or homestay when you
If you are moving into an established flat, ensure you get a receipt for your arrive in Wellington, the Accommodation Service can provide assistance
bond and sign a flat-sharing agreement that states what you have agreed with arranging temporary accommodation.
to with the other flatmates. Copies of tenancy forms can be obtained from
www.dbh.govt.nz/tenancy-index

44–Victoria University of Wellington

North

Karori Campus

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TE PUNI VILLAGE KELBURN CAMPUS
ACCOMMODATION SERVICE

VICTORIA HOUSE WEIR HOUSE

CUMBERLAND HOUSE EDUCATION HOUSE
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STAFFORD HOUSE

PIPITEA CAMPUS

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