You may be studying in New Zealand for just a few weeks or you may be here for a long time. The first few weeks will probably be exciting and bewildering. Then, if you’re going to be here for a longer time, you’ll start to settle into New Zealand life. It can be lonely in a new country at first but there are support organisations that can help. And we’ve got some useful advice to help with some of the experiences you’ll have.
Citizens Advice Bureau
National associations
Other support organisations
Discrimination
Keeping in touch with home
Banks and money
Health care
Facilities for disabled people
Guidelines for the outdoors
Keeping safe outdoors
Natural hazards
Safety and security
Religion
Community directories