How much is the cost of accommodation and where can I stay while I'm studying in Hamilton, New Zealand?

Students while studying in New Zealand have the following options for accommodation:

Homestay:

Homestay in Hamilton, New Zealand costs between NZ$180~240 per week. This will include a room, breakfast, dinner and lunch on the weekends; students generally buy their own lunch during school days. Most English language  school students spend at least a few months in homestay, which is considered the best way to improve their English. High and primary school students usually stay in a New Zealand homestay.

Student accommodation:

Student accommodation in Hamilton, New Zealand is generally a room or a bed in a house or university hall of residence. Students generally share the facilities such as kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Utilities such as water and electricity are usually included in the weekly rent. Students staying in New Zealand student accommodation don't have to buy anything because most things are provided. This makes life easy for the students because they don't have to deal with bills and the need to buy items of furniture etc.

Room in flat/apartment per week:

A room in a Hamilton, New Zealand house or flat is what most long term students studying in New Zealand opt for. Students share the cost of the weekly rent, the utility charges and the cleaning etc.....

Backpackers:

Backpackers in Hamilton, New Zealand are suitable for short term stays or for students who or in the process of looking for something more suitable. A bed in a dormitory and shared kitchen and bathroom is usually the norm.

About Hamilton:

>Hamilton is the centre of the Waikato - a superb agricultural region about ninety minutes drive south of Auckland.

>The population of Hamilton is just  over 100,000.

>Superb  parks, a zoo, the Waikato river and a lake are some of the attractions which make Hamilton an attractive place for residents and visitors a like. And  like else where in new Zealand - friendly people.

> For the more adventurous the Hamilton region offers a whole range of adventure or out door activities. These would include: Caving ,fishing, tandem ski-diving, mountain biking, kayaking and golf. The Hamilton area has pretty much something for everyone.

>Hamilton enjoys a mild climate, with warm summers and not so cold winters.

>Hamilton International airport has flights to and from Brisbane, Gold coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Fiji. There are also flights and buses to and from from most other areas of New Zealand.