New Zealand’s Biggest Cities
Are you after your new favourite New Zealand city? As well as having some of the most stunning and varied landscapes you’ll ever set your eyes on, New Zealand
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Know Your Rights as a Renter in New Zealand
There comes a point in many backpackers’ travels where you must settle down for a few months, usually to experience living and working in New Zealand
The Cheapest Cities in New Zealand for the Cost of Life
New Zealand only has 15 official cities in order of population:
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier/Hastings, Dunedin
How to Survive as a Long-termer in a Hostel
Staying in a hostel dorm and being a roommate in a hostel means doing a 180-degree turn on your habits from back home. You are now sharing everything, from
How to Live in a Hostel for a Few Weeks
When fleeting from one hostel to the other as often as every second day, it is hard to imagine what it would be like to stay in the same hostel and the same dor
Finding a Flat, House or Apartment to Rent in New Zealand
Part of the gap year experience is not only working abroad but also renting an apartment! Finding some long-term accommodation while you are w
Tips for a Smoother Flatshare Experience
Ah, the flatshare experience. How we all love it. Sharing a house or flat is all part of the working holiday experience in New Zealand. And why wouldn’t
How to Find a Room to Rent in New Zealand
It’s all part of the working holiday experience! There are some places in New Zealand that are just too hard to leave, so you might find yourself gettin
Your Long-term Accommodation Options in New Zealand
Travelling to New Zealand is awesome: fact. A huge part of your experience is simply about where you stay. You’ll find yourself staying put in
What to Be Aware of When Searching for a Room to Rent
Doing a house share will be one of the core parts of your gap year in New Zealand, even if the process of finding a flat isn’t all that fun.
The Necessities of Renting in New Zealand
So, you’ve found a sweet little flat to rent or houseshare in New Zealand. You’re ready to settle down for a few months while working to fund the
Find a Flatshare or Houseshare in New Zealand
Flatting in New Zealand is like the TV show Friends, except housemates are uglier and you are 9,000 miles away from New York… Anyway, sharing a hous