Tai Poutini Polytechnic Accommodation

Tai Poutini Polytechnic Accommodation

Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) has accommodation available for students studying at West Coast Campuses in Tai Poutini Village, located in Greymouth. Various accommodation options for students studying at other campuses are also included below.

Greymouth Accommodation

Facilities

Tai Poutini Polytechnic Greymouth has 56 accommodation rooms available for 2012. If demand exceeds supply we will actively seek external rentals, Student Services will also be available for assistance. The accommodation includes:

• 42 individual rooms in five units with shared common room , ablutions and kitchens
• 10 individual rooms with on suites
• 1 self contained 4 bedroom house.

Costs

Weekly rentals are $121.00 per room (inclusive of electricity)

An initial payment in advance of $652.00 is required, this is made up from:

• $60 Admin Fee - non refundable
• $350.00 Bond - refundable on satisfactory exit inspection
• $242.00 two weeks rent in advance

Location

Tai Poutini Village units are all in close proximity of the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Greymouth Campus, as well as the Greymouth CBD.

General

Residents of Tai Poutini Village are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and take responsibility for the security and general cleanliness of their allocated accommodation. Cleaning equipment is supplied, but you are required to purchase your own cleaning products. All rooms are subject to periodic inspection.
 

• The Residency Agreement must be signed to secure a room or be placed on the waiting list.
• Initial payment is required to secure a room or be placed on the waiting list.
• Laundry facilities supplied – washing machines and dryers require $2 to operate
• Beds are King Singles
• Residents are required to supply all bedding: duvet, blankets, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, towels, hand towel, flannels and tea towels.
• Residents are required to supply their own TV and free to air unit for individual rooms – a TV is supplied for all common areas.
• All units have a phone for local calls only.
• Internet access is not supplied within the village but there is a student’s computer suite located in the campus library.
• All units are supplied with fridge/freezer, furnishings, microwave, jugs, toaster and basic cooking equipment.
• There is limited off street parking.
• All residents’ are to have insurance to cover their personal belongings.
• All accommodation units are unsupervised.
• No pets are allowed in the accommodation or village grounds.
• There is a zero tolerance to illegal drugs and alcohol abuse.
• Meals are resident’s responsibility

Termination of Residence

Tai Poutini Polytechnic reserves the right to terminate the residency agreement where a tenant has demonstrated unsatisfactory behaviour, committed a major breach of the rules or on withdrawal from study at Tai Poutini Polytechnic. Private board and rental accommodation are also available close to the campus.

Westport Accommodation

Seal Colony Top 10 03 789 8002
Westport Holiday Park 03 789 7043
Bazils Hostel Ltd 03 789 6410
Pakington House for Accommodation 03 789 5657
Foc`sle Hostel 03 789 6226
TripInn Hostel 0800737773 or 03 789 7367

Reefton Accommodation

Motel/Hotel
Reefton Auto Lodge 03 732 8406
Hotel Reefton 03 732 8447
Wilson’s Hotel 03 732 8800
Bellbird Motels 03 732 8444
Lantern Court 03 732 8574

Bed & Breakfasts
Reef Cottage B&B 03 732 8440
Quartz Lodge B&B 03 732 8383
Alfresco’s Accommodation 03 732 8513

Backpackers
The Old Bread Shop 03 732 8420
Guest House
Old Nurses Home 03 732 8881

Camping Ground
Reefton Domain 03 732 8477

Cottage
Rose Cottage 03 732 8827

MAINZ Auckland Accommodation

Long Term Stay
Scholar Apartments 09 367 0010
Central Hostel 09 377 6889
Arena Hotel 09 303 2463
Y.M.C.A. 09 303 2068
Y.W.C.A. 09 377 8763
Princeton Apartments 09 950 8300

Homestays
Hippo Homestay 09 575 1633
Kiwi Homestay 09 418 2900

Hostels/Backpackers
Y.H.A. 09 309 2802
Choice Backpackers 09 309 8802
B.K. Hostel 09 307 0052
Base Backpackers 0800 227369
Queen St Backpackers 0800 899 772
Pentland Backpackers 09 638 7031

Wanaka Accommodation

A range of accommodation is available in Wanaka including rental housing, private board, hostel/backpacker and five camping grounds. Rental housing ranges in price from approximately $80–$150 per room per week. Students often share rental accommodation.
Some students arrange accommodation as early as possible in order to secure a place. Students who don’t secure their accommodation before arriving in Wanaka typically spend a week in a motor camp before they get sorted. Please complete the “Sharing of Contact Information” section of the ski patrol questionnaire and return if you are interested in sharing accommodation with other Ski Patrol students.

Rental housing
Rental housing ranges in price from about $250.00 to $450.00 per week, depending on the number of bedrooms. This equates to $80.00-$150.00 per person. The houses are 2-4 bedrooms, furnished or unfurnished.

Private board
Private board often includes meals, power and phone. Prices vary and are usually advertised in “The Messenger”, contact details on the following page.

Camping Ground
There are several camping grounds in the Wanaka area with a range of cabins, tents and caravan sites.

Hostel/Backpacker
Seven accommodation houses offer this service in Wanaka. Typically facilities include single or twin share rooms, kitchen and common room. The average rate is $25.00 per night. Cheaper rates are negotiable for long term
stayers.

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