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

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

Homestay:

Homestay in Thames, 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 Thames, 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 Thames, 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 Thames, 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.

bout Thames ,New Zealand:

>Thames is the gateway to the Coromandel - a popular holiday area a short distance south east of Auckland.

>Thames is an old gold mining town about 100km south of Auckland. It has a colourfull history, and was once one of New Zealand's largest towns.

>If you like a relaxed life style, historical buildings, small town life, plenty of tourist attractions within close proximity,  then Thames is a good place for you to study English in.

>The weather in Thames, New Zealand: Thames has warm summers and mild winters, making it suitable to live or visit all year.

>Getting to Thames, NZ: Thames has no airport - only a Heliport. But being within a hundred Kilometres from Auckland, Thames is  easily reach by road in a few hours. There are regular busses from Auckland and other regional areas.