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CONTENTS
Courses
Our Sta 3
Your Course 4Description o Course 6
Student Services 7
Internet 7
Social Programme 8
Accommodation
New Zealand 11
Your Homestay 13
Residential/Private 15
Practical information
Studycare Insurance..................................................................................17
Code o Practice............................................................................................17Cancellations & Reunds.......................................................................19
Student Complaints................................................................................... 20
Fire Procedure.................................................................................................21
Medical Care..................................................................................................... 21
Immigration.........................................................................................................22
Saety & Law......................................................................................................22
Driving in New Zealand...........................................................................23
Postal Inormation........................................................................................25
Other Inormation..........................................................................................26
LocationsLocal Attractions........................................................................................... 28
Theatres & Cinemas.................................................................................. 29
Eating Out............................................................................................................ 30
Pubs & Clubs..................................................................................................31
Sport & Leisure............................................................................................... 32
New Zealand
Your guide tostudying and livingwith Embassy
StudentHandbook
2012
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Our Sta 3
Your Course 4
Description o Course 6
Student Services 7
Internet 7
Social Programme 8
CONTENTS
Courses
Courses
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Courses
Our Staff
Welcome to Embassy Auckland! I hope you
will have a wonderul time studying at our
spacious well equipped city based campus.
Our highly qualifed teachers and riendly,
efcient student welare sta are here to help
you to achieve your goals and ensure you
have an enjoyable and rewarding time in
Auckland. All our sta are happy to provide
advice and help when needed, just ask.
Auckland is a antastic city a great climate,
relaxed liestyle and riendly people make it
a wonderul place to enjoy your study abroad
experience.
Lindsay Spedding
Campus Director
Student Welfare Manager/
Chinese Student Advisor
Ms Margaret Chen
The Student Welare Team is available
to assist you with accommodation and
welare problems. They will also monitor your
attendance to ensure that you are attending
class and working to the best o your ability.Accommodation Officer
Olive Pimentel
Homestay and lodge placement.
Attendance Officer
Ms Ai Kihara
Embassy and TELP Orientation Coordinator
Attendance/discipline Coordinator.
Social Club Coordinator
Marc Granville
Activities in Auckland andaround New Zealand.
The Campus Director is responsible or:
Major school issues
Overall management o the centre
Emergency contact.
When you frst arrive, you will probably have many questions to ask.
Here is a list o key people who work here and what they are responsible or:
Centre Academic Manager
Alan Cockburn
Course Design
Teacher Supervision
Problems or questions about
your course or classes
Opportunities ater Embassy, reerences,
applications and university placement.Head of Teaching
Prini Wimalachandra
Teacher Supervision
Problems or questions about
your course or classes
Opportunities ater Embassy, reerences,
applications and university placement.
Your Teachers
Sel study strategies
Advice about books and course requirements
Questions about your class,level and progress.
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Courses
:KDWWRH[SHFWRQ\RXUUVWGD\
Sample Day One
8.30 Arrive at reception. Host amilies will havedirected you to the Embassy centre.
9.00 - 12.00 Welcome to Embassy. Students gather orplacement test. Introduction and orientation withCampus Director/Principal, Centre AcademicManager, Student Welare Manager, InternationalStudent Advisor (Visa and Insurance Check),
Attendance Ofcer and Accommodation Ofcer.
You will receive ree books, older andorientation questionnaire. Introductionto the language lab/sel-access acility.
1.30 - 4.00 ID Photos, Campus and City Tour
9.00 - 12.00 elcome to Embass . Students ather or
8.30 rrive at rece tion. Host amilies will have
Photos, am us and it Tour. - 4.
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2ULHQWDWLRQAn introduction to teaching methods,
resources and acilities. You will be given
inormation about your course and advice
about studying and learning, as well as a
tour o the school and acilities. Additionally
you will be introduced to key members osta and inormation about the school, the city,
accommodation and the social programme.
You will meet accommodation sta and/or
student services sta, who will give you
practical inormation and advice about
your stay.
Please note: You will need to bring your
passport to the orientation to be copied.
You must have a current and valid visa
(e.g. Visitor or Student) at all times.
3ODFHPHQWWHVWThis tests your level o English, so that we
can put you in the right class or your level.
The test includes: grammar and vocabulary,
speaking, and writing. You will have a short
interview with the academic sta to discuss
your individual needs and wants. You will be
placed in class according to the test result,
the Academic Managers opinion o your
level, and your own opinion. Please checkyour name on the class lists to fnd your
classroom number and timetable.
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6HOIDFFHVVThe sel-access acilities give you the
opportunity to practise and improve yourEnglish more quickly. They are available
to all students at fxed times and comprise
computer and Internet access, reading,
grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
materials and exercises.
Students are allocated 80MB per week
o internet and email use students can
purchase additional use each week i needed.
+RPHZRUNStandard Course 5 hours per week andIntensive Course 10 hours per week.
Homework may be o dierent types:
study based homework
e.g. grammar and vocabulary
practice exercises
communicative homework
e.g. asking your host amily questions
or a class survey
study skills assignments
e.g. ways o keeping vocabulary records specialised English topics
e.g. planning and giving a presentation
examination practise and preparation.
You will be asked to do at least one piece
o extended writing per week which will
be collected, marked and returned.
3URJUHVVYou will take progress tests in class and be
given a progress report every 4-6 weeks, inaddition to tutorials with your teacher and/or
the Centre Academic Manager to discuss your
course and your progress.
0DWHULDOVYou will receive a course book or your level.
In addition, your teacher will use a wide variety
o supplementary materials and authentic
materials, such as BBC radio and TV news.
([DPLQDWLRQVEven i you have not chosen an
Examination course, it may be possibleto enter or an international examination.
As an organisation, we have many
years experience in advising students.
Below are some o the examinations which
you can prepare or through the Embassy
Auckland Centre. Ask us or guidance.
IELTS
TOEIC
Cambridge FCE
3UREOHPVDQGDGYLFHI you have any kind o problem or
worry, please tell us so that we can help.
I you are uncertain about your level or your
course, please speak frst to your teacher
or i you would preer, directly to the
Academic Manager.
([WHQGLQJRUFKDQJLQJ\RXUFRXUVHI you decide you would like to extend or
change your course please speak to the
Centre Academic Manager.
3DWKZD\RSSRUWXQLWLHVI you are interested in going to university
or urther education, speak to the Centre
Academic Manager who will advise you or
make an appointment with someone who
can provide academic counselling. In mostcases, you will be reerred to the Tertiary
Counsellor who will provide you with more
detailed inormation.
&RXUVHSODQQLQJYour course is planned with clear
aims and objectives to meet each week.
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Courses
&HUWLFDWHRI(QJOLVK6WDQGDUG,QWHQVLYHDQGLessons
Standard 20: 20 x 50 minute lessons
per week, morning and/or aternoon
language development.
Aims and objectives
To improve your conidence and ability
to speak and understand English To improve your grammar, vocabulary
and pronunciation.
Classes may take place in the morning or
aternoon. Times may change in summer.
Description of Courses,QWHQVLYHFRXUVHLessons
Intensive 24: 24 x 50 minute lessons
per week, morning and/or aternoon
Intensive 28: 28 x 50 minute lessons
per week, morning and/or aternoon
Two to our lessons per week o your
certiicate course will be undertaken in
dierent ormats including guided lesson
o Embassy Study Smart, lectures and
project work which have all been designedto improve your learning.
Aims and objectives
To improve your conidence and ability
to speak and understand English
To improve your grammar, vocabulary
and pronunciation
To improve your language skills, listening,
speaking, reading, writing, according to
your study and uture needs
To improve your understanding o eective
strategies or learning, in particular or usein sel-study
To give you the opportunity to study
specialised English such as Business and IT,
leading to externally validated certiicates.
Classes run on a morning or aternoon
timetable depending on class length.
2SWLRQDOH[WUDV Would you like to continue your English
on the internet ater you leave? Ask us
about the Embassy online learning package
Would you like to add some one-to-one
lessons to your course? Ask us or details
Would you like to go to a New Zealanduniversity? We oer a ree advice.
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Courses
Student Services
Internet
3KRQHFDUGVA range o phone cards can be purchased
through the reception desk on the Ground
Floor. Please be sure to ask about which
phone card suits your needs best as some
oer larger discounts to certain countries.
,QFRPLQJPDLOStudents are welcome to have mail sent
directly to the Centre. Student mail canbe collected at the Reception Desk.
0HVVDJHVThe Student Welare department will take
important telephone messages or you and
will send messages to you in class. Please give
your riends and amily the telephone number
o your host amily or residence.
3XEOLF7UDQVSRUWThe Embassy Centre is conveniently located
near major bus stops, and not ar rom the train
station. Most people in Auckland use the bus in
order to travel to and rom work or study.
7UDLQSDVVHVTrain passes are purchased on the train
directly. Discounted ares are available to
passengers that travel requently.
%XVSDVVHVA local monthly bus pass can be bought in
registered bus outlets throughout the city and
on any bus and entitles you to one months
unlimited travel in the city o Auckland.
Weekly passes are also available. I you are in a
ull time course o 10 weeks or more you will be
eligible or a Tertiary Student Pass. This will
save you 40% on a normal bus pass.
)D[HVYou can send and receive axes
via the Student Welare Team.
&DPSXV5XOHV Always speak English on campus,
and try to speak it everywhere else
Dress appropriately or class
Show respect or ellow students
and their property
Respect all students right to study and
learn in the classroom
Turn o mobile phones when entering class
Smoke only outside in designated
smoking areas No chewing gum in class
No ood or drink in classrooms or the
computer room
Education providers must monitor student
progress and attendance. Embassy will notiy
New Zealand Immigration should students
cease to attend the course or programme
they are enrolled in
Attend class on time. I you are more than 15
minutes late or class, you will have to miss
the lesson and you will be marked absent.Please remember: I you do not ollow these
rules or behaviour is generally unsatisactory,
you may be asked to leave the college.
:KHUH"The Internet and email acilities are availablein the computer laboratories. You will have
access to the computers during the normal
centre hours and will be shown where it is
as part o your orientation on the frst day.
Wireless internet access is also available.
:KDWNLQGRIDFFHVV"Students will be granted 80MB o internet
and email use per week. Additional internet
and email use can be purchased at reception.
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Courses
(YHQWVEvery Friday Embassy oers a trip
to places o interest around the city.
These may include:
Auckland City Museum
Auckland Maritime Museum
Auckland City Art Gallery and New Gallery
Laserstrike
Indoor Rock Climbing
Indoor Ice-skating
Ten-Pin Bowling Ice-cream Factory Tour
Brewery Tour
Indoor Aquatic Centre Takapuna.
I you have any ideas about sports/events you
would like to see organised please suggest
them to the Kiwi Club Coordinator.
Social Programme.LZL&OXEDuring the year there are regular excursions
organised by Embassy Auckland. These
excursions leave rom outside the Centre.
Please note that some students may
need to check their visa beore travelling.
Students under 18 should also check
with the Centre beore travelling.
The Kiwi Club Coordinator will also help
you plan any trips which are not organisedby the school.
6DPSOH/HLVXUH$FWLYLWLHVLQ$XFNODQG Waitakere Bushwalks & Beach Visits
Ice-skating/Rollerblading
Boat Cruises & Sailing
Bars/Caes/Nightclubs/Restaurants
Yoga/Pilates/Fitness Studios
Opera/Theatre/Ballet/Cultural Festivals/Live Comedy Shows
Bowling
Brewery Tours
Bungy jumping/Para-gliding/Kite suring/
Hang-gliding/Mountain Biking
6DPSOH,QGRRU7ULSV Kelly Tarltons Underwater World
(penguins, sharks, tropical ish and octopi)
We walk to the main bus terminal downtown
(10 mins away) and catch a bus along the
beautiul waterront to Kelly Tarltons
Underwater World. We enter the underground
complex and take the revolving standing
platorm, which enables you to view sharks,
sting-rays, tropical fsh, octopi, and many
other amazing sea-lie creatures. We then jump
in a viewing jeep, which takes us through the
penguin habitat its exactly like in Antarctica!
We eat at the ca or lunch and then head
back to school ater going or a stroll along
the waterront.
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Courses
6DPSOH2XWGRRU7ULSV Cruises to Waiheke/Devonport
and other nearby Islands Kayaking
Beach visits or swimming, lunch
and ball games on the sand
Outdoor Sports Lessons. eg, suring
at Muriwai, horse riding
Rollerblading on the waterront
at Mission Bay
Minigol and ish and chips on the
beach at Mission Bay
Aotea Centre Crat Markets
Mountain Biking Woodhill Forest, Muriwai Walk up to visit the volcanic crater and
360 view o Auckland in Mt. Eden
)XOOGD\DQG:HHNHQG([FXUVLRQV Bay o Islands:
Swimming with the dolphins
Rotorua:
Maori Culture, ood and dance/natural hot
pools/massages/mud wraps
Coromandel Peninsula:
East Coast Beaches, Hot Water Beach,
Whitianga, Cathedral Cove etc
Taupo:
North Islands biggest lake/
bungy jumping/sky diving
North Island National Park:
Skiing/Snowboarding/Trekking
South Island, Queenstown:
River Rating/Skiing/Snowboarding/
Para-gliding/Hang-gliding
Milord Sound:Charter Aeroplanes/Native Forest Walks
Glaciers:
Walking expeditions.
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Accommodation
New Zealand 11
Your Homestay 13
Residential/Private 15
CONTENTS
Accommodation
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Accommodation
New Zealand,QIRUPDWLRQDERXW1HZ=HDODQGNew Zealand is a unique country. Its scenery sets it apart rom the rest o the world while its people
have a reputation or riendliness, strength and independence. There is abundant beauty and diversity
in scenery, liestyle and culture. From rolling green armlands to barren volcanic desert areas, rom
golden beaches with clear blue water to majestic snow covered mountains, New Zealand oers
a sample o every possible landscape within a relatively small country.
New Zealand is a Parliamentary democracy, oering a sae political environment or
international students and visitors. It has a population o only 4.2 million and is similar
in size to the United Kingdom or Japan. New Zealand is primarily a European culture which
has absorbed many o the rich and historic cultural elements rom the Maori and Pacifc Island
heritages, and now rom its rapidly growing multi-cultural Asian communities.
With a well-educated population New Zealanders excel in many areas arts, science, technology
and manuacturing. Schooling is compulsory until the age o 16, but a steadily increasing number
o students remain at school to gain qualifcations or urther study at tertiary institutions.
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3RSXODWLRQNew Zealand is an independent nation and a
member o the British Commonwealth. It hasa diverse multicultural population o around 4.2
million people. The majority o New Zealanders
are o British descent, and the largest minority
is New Zealands indigenous Maori, who make
up around 14 percent o the population.
&OLPDWHNew Zealands seasons are the reverse o
the Northern hemisphere. This means that
the warmest months are December throughto March, while the coldest are June to August.
The North o New Zealand is sub-tropical and
the South temperate. In summer, the average
maximum temperature ranges between 20-
30C and in winter between 10-15C.
0RQH\New Zealand currency is made up o dollars
and cents. There are $5, $10, $20, $50 and
$100. There are 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 coins.
$1 = 100c. You can go to any bank or bureaude change to exchange oreign currency or
New Zealand money or New Zealand money
or oreign currency. A small commission ee
may be charged or this service.
Most banks are open rom 9.30am to 4.30pm
weekdays and are closed on weekends. In
some countries you may be able to open a
New Zealand bank account beore you leave
home. This will enable you to transer unds
directly to your account in New Zealand. I
you havent got a New Zealand bank accountbeore you leave home, you may want to
purchase travellers cheques in New Zealand
dollars. This is saer than carrying large
amounts o cash.
Another option is to bring a bank drat with
you. Once you get to New Zealand you
can easily open a bank account as there
are a range o banking products and
services available.
+RWHOVEDUVDQGFOXEVLively DJ and band scenes, particularly in the
larger cities, have given New Zealands nightlie a renewed vibrancy. You will fnd a variety
o nightclubs, bars, pubs, concerts and live
perormances to choose rom, and there are
also our casinos, in Auckland, Christchurch,
Dunedin and Queenstown.
You need to be at least 18 years o age
to enter bars and nightclubs.
/DQJXDJHEnglish is the common and ofciallanguage o New Zealand. Maori is
the second ofcial language.
(OHFWULFLW\Electricity is supplied throughout New Zealand
at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most hotels and
motels provide 110 volt AC sockets (rated at
20 watts) or electric razors only. For all other
equipment, an adapter/converter is necessary,
unless the item has a multi-voltage option.
Please note that power outlets only accept at
3 or 2-pin plugs, depending on whether an
earth connection is ftted.
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Accommodation
/LIHLQ1HZ=HDODQGThere is o course no such thing as a typical
New Zealand Homestay. Your hosts may be
young, middle aged or retired; their attitudes
may be anything rom modern to old
ashioned, and their interests anything rom
art to rugby. But they will be kind and riendly,
even i at frst a little reserved.
In New Zealand today, couples are not
always married and both partners oten work,
whatever the standard o living o the amily.
So it is becoming more usual or the whole
amily, husband and children, to help with the
household jobs (e.g. washing up). Although
you are not expected to clean the house, it
is considered polite to oer to help with little
things such as setting the table or dinner,
clearing away or drying the dishes and you
may fnd this helps you to eel more a part
o the amily.
I the amily has a pet dog or cat (some have
more than one), you may be surprised that they
are treated as important members o the amily.
Your Homestay
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Accommodation
.H\VMost Homestays will give you a set o keys to
let yoursel in and out o the house. I you arenot given your own set o keys, they will make
arrangements with you so that you are able to
get in. Please take care not to lose the keys as
you will have to pay or the cost o a
replacement lock i you do.
)RRGYour homestay will provide you with breakast
and dinner seven days a week and lunch on
the weekends and on public holidays. It is agood idea to go shopping with your amily
and tell them what oods you like.
3UREOHPVRUTXHVWLRQVWe hope your stay will be a very happy one,
but i you have any problems please come to
the Accommodation Ofce on Level 1, room
1.15. Whatever the problem (even i you think
it is something very small), please tell us so
that we can help you.
/DXQGU\You should talk to your amily about laundry
arrangements. Some amilies will show you
how to use the washing machine, some
amilies might want to wash your clothes
or you.
%HGURRPYou will have your own room, including a desk
or study and reading light, a closet or set odraws or your clothing and linen or your bed.
9LVLWVE\IULHQGVSome hosts may be happy or you to bring
your riends to the house but please ask frst.
Always introduce your riends to your host
and ask i they may go to your room. Dont
invite your riends into the house i your host
is not at home.
/HDYLQJ
DFFRPPRGDWLRQHDUO\Please note that i you decide to leave youraccommodation early, you need to tell the
Accommodation Ofce 17 days beore you
want to leave. For reunds, please reer to the
Reund Policy in this booklet.
%DWKURRPPlease ask your amily when is the best time
or you to use the shower or bath. Please
remember water is precious and hot water is
expensive. Water is a precious resource inNew Zealand and you will probably be sharing
bathroom acilities so you should not take too
long in the shower. 5-10 minute showers are
recommended. It is a good idea to do your
make-up and hair in your bedroom.
6PRNLQJNowadays, most hosts will not allow smoking
indoors. In act you may fnd that some hosts
smoke outside themselves, or in only one
room. Please respect the request o your hostand smoke outside, i this is what they have
asked you to do.
(YHQLQJVDWKRPHYou will be welcome to spend evenings at
home and conversation with your hosts is a
very important part o your stay. They will be
interested to know about you and your country
and you will have plenty o opportunity to chat
with them, particularly during the evening meal.However, please be careul not to treat your
hosts as teachers and i they are watching TV,
be sensitive about asking too many questions
in the middle o their avourite programmes!
Just as you may need privacy at times, they
also need privacy, so please respect theirs.
You may want to spend time or study in your
room but try not to isolate yoursel too much.
Remember noise carries so i you are watching
TV or playing a radio ater 22.00 hours and
beore 08.00, keep the volume low.
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Accommodation
7HOHSKRQHDQG,QWHUQHWAll overseas telephone calls should be made
collect or with a calling card. I you wouldlike to have your own phone, the host amily
may charge or this as this is an extra cost.
Please check with your amily beore using
the telephone and keep the call as short as
possible, as other people may want to use it.
Please respect the amount o time you spend
on the internet (not all night), and check that
the amily is not expecting any telephone
calls. The internet may also have additional
costs. Too much time will have a negative
eect on your study.
0RQH\You should have paid Embassy your frst
our weeks o homestay beore arriving in
New Zealand. Payments are then made two to
our weeks in advance. A bond is not required.
&RPLQJKRPHYou must come home in the evenings,
according to your age and at a reasonablehour. Times can be negotiated. I you are
younger you may have to come home earlier;
this is because the school and your amily are
responsible or you while you are in New
Zealand. Please be considerate and come
home quietly; do not orget your key i you are
given one. Make sure you shut doors quietly.
Do not take a shower or play the radio or TV
loudly while everyone is sleeping.
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Studycare Insurance..................................................................................17
Code o Practice............................................................................................17
Cancellations & Reunds.......................................................................19
Student Complaints...................................................................................20
Fire Procedure................................................................................................. 21
Medical Care..................................................................................................... 21
Immigration.........................................................................................................22
Saety & Law......................................................................................................22
Driving in New Zealand...........................................................................23
Postal Inormation........................................................................................25
Other Inormation..........................................................................................26
CONTENTS
Practical Information
Practical
Information
I
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Practical Information
Studycare Insurance
:K\GR,QHHGLQVXUDQFH"StudyCare insurance has been careully prepared to provide you with extensive insurance cover
while you are a student in New Zealand and while you are in transit between New Zealand and
your country o origin, and also i you choose to travel on short trips to Australia and the Islands
o the South West Pacifc. I you have a serious accident or illness, you may need special treatment
or even need to go home. This can cost you a lot o money, and insurance will help you with this.
Please Note: Pre-existing medical conditions. You are NOT automatically covered or pre-existingconditions. However, cover can be arranged in certain circumstances or a small additional
premium o $40.00. Please contact the college or assessment.
:KDWGR,GRLI,QHHGWRPDNHDFODLP"Please see Ai in the Student Welare
Department or assistance. Ai will issue a claim
orm and assist you with your application.
,I,GRQpWKDYHLQVXUDQFHDOUHDG\FDQ,EX\LWDWWKHVFKRRO"Yes. Speak to the sta at reception.
Please ensure that you have read and
understood the terms and conditions
o studying at Embassy Auckland. Youcan collect a copy rom the Embassy
Auckland Prospectus, our website or by
contacting the International Admissions Centre.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Students may contact the New Zealand
Qualifcations Authority i they experience
difculty with the above procedures. The
nearest ofce o the Authority is at: Level 13,
125 The Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand
P.O. Box 160, Wellington, New ZealandPh: +64 4 802 3000 Fax: +64 4 802 3112
W: www.nzga.govt.nz
Code of Practice7KH&RGHRI3UDFWLFH
IRUSDVWRUDOFDUHRILQWHUQDWLRQDOVWXGHQWVEmbassy Auckland has agreed to observe
and be bound by the Code o Practice or
the Pastoral Care o International Students
published by the Minister o Education.
Copies o the Code are available on
request rom this institution or rom the
New Zealand Ministry o Education website:
www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
It is a New Zealand Government requirement for all students to have appropriate and current
medical and travel insurance for the duration of their planned period of study in New Zealand.
:KDWGRHV6WXG\&DUHSURWHFWPHDJDLQVW"The most important areas are:
Medical expenses because o illness or injury
Cancellation and travel costs because
o illness or injury
Thet o money or possessions
I you need to leave early or medicalreasons, you will also be able to claim
or your unused course ees. Ask us
or ull details o what is covered.
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Practical Information
,PPLJUDWLRQFull details o visa and permit requirements,
advice on rights to employment in NewZealand while studying, and reporting
requirements are available through the
New Zealand Immigration Service, and
can be viewed on their website at:
www.immigration.govt.nz
+HDOWKDQGWUDYHOLQVXUDQFHMost international students are not entitled
to publicly unded health services while inNew Zealand. I you receive medical treatment
during your visit, you may be liable or the
ull costs o that treatment. Full details on
entitlements to publicly unded health services
are available through the Ministry o Health,
and can be viewed on their website at:
www.moh.govt.nz
The Accident Compensation Corporation
provides accident insurance or all New
Zealand citizens, residents and temporary
visitors to New Zealand, but you may still beliable or all other medical and related costs.
Further inormation can be viewed on the
ACC website at: www.acc.co.nz
International students must have appropriate
and current medical and travel insurance while
studying in New Zealand.
$VXPPDU\RIWKH&RGHRI3UDFWLFHIRU
WKH3DVWRUDO&DUHRI,QWHUQDWLRQDO6WXGHQWVThe Code sets standards or educational
providers to ensure that:
high proessional standards are maintained
the recruitment o international students
is undertaken in an ethical and
responsible manner
inormation supplied to international students
is comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date
students are provided with inormation prior
to entering into any commitments
contractual dealings with international
students are conducted in an ethical
and responsible manner
the particular needs o international
students are recognised international students under the age
o 18 are in sae accommodation
all providers have air and equitable internal
procedures or the resolution o international
student grievances.
Full details o what is covered can be ound in
the Code itsel. The Code also establishes the
IEAA and the Review Panel to receive and
adjudicate on student complaints.
How can I contact the IEAA?
You can write to the IEAA at:
The International Education Appeal Authority
Private Bag 47-911, Ponsonby
Auckland, New Zealand
Campus contact person regarding the Code
of Practice and/or General Concerns:
Mr Lindsay Spedding Campus Director
T (09) 306 2606
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&DQFHOODWLRQDQG5HIXQG3ROLF\1. Embassy Auckland will reund within 30 days
and without deduction, all ees paid where the
students application or enrolment is reused
by Embassy Auckland.
2. Embassy Auckland agrees to reund within
30 days and without deduction, all ees paid
where the student produces certifed evidence
that the application made by the student ora student visa has been rejected by the
New Zealand immigration authorities.
3. Embassy agrees to reund within 30 days
o the receipt o written notice o cancellation
by the student (or parent or guardian i the
student is less than 18 years o age) ees paid on
or behal o the student less the amounts
to be retained as detailed below:
a. For courses exceeding 3 months duration:
I written notice o cancellation is received by
the 10th day o the course, Embassy will beentitled to retain up to 25% o total ees paid
based on actual expenses incurred.
I written notice o cancellation is received
later than the 10th day o the course, there
will be no reund o any monies paid.
b. For courses o 1 to 34 days duration:
I written notice o cancellation is received
by the 2nd day o the course Embassy will
retain 50% o total ees paid.
I written notice o cancellation is received laterthan the 2nd day o the course, there will be no
reund o any monies paid.
c. For courses o 35 days to 3 months duration:
I written notice o cancellation is received by
the 5th day o the course Embassy will retain
25% o total ees paid.
I written notice o cancellation is received
later than the 5th day o the course, there will
be no reund o any monies paid.
Cancellations & Refunds4. Embassy may cancel the students
enrolment should the student breach any
o the schools rules o i their behaviour is
deemed unacceptable by Embassy:
a. I the students enrolment is cancelled by
the 10th day o the course, Embassy will be
entitled to retain up to 25% o total ees paid
based on actual expenses incurred.
b. I the students enrolment is cancelled later
than the 10th day o the course, there will be
no reund o any monies paid.
5. Embassy has an arrangement with
the Public Trust, an independent Trustee
who acts on behal o students or our ee
protection scheme.
6. The Public Trust holds in Trust on behal
o students a bank guarantee and a cash
deposit to ensure that student ees are at all
times protected in accordance with NZQA
Student Fee Protection requirements.
7. In the event o the voluntary or regulatoryclosure o Embassy and/or its courses, Public
Trust will reimburse students or course and
other ees paid but not used at the date
o course closure.
6WXGHQW5HIXQGVDQG([FKDQJH5DWHVEmbassy will invoice students in
New Zealand dollars (or US dollars
i the home country does not acceptNew Zealand currency).
The market exchange rate is checked every
Monday by Study Group Central and a decision
is made as to whether the invoicing rate should
be changed or not.
Embassy will reund the total amount o
New Zealand dollars received rom the
student upon payment. I the bank receiving
the payment does not accept New Zealand
dollars, Embassy will convert to a currency
the bank will accept at the best rate possible.
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6WXGHQW*ULHYDQFH&RPSODLQWV3ROLF\In the event of a dispute between an individual student and Embassy,
procedures are in place to facilitate the resolution of the dispute.
A summary o these procedures ollows:
1. Code of conduct, attendance and discipline
Students are expected to abide by the terms and conditions o enrolment and the published rules
and code o conduct o Embassy. Disciplinary procedures will be applied in the event o a breach
o these rules. All sta are expected to apply Embassy policy and rules airly and without avour,
but i a student considers that this has not occurred, the student may reer the matter to a senior
sta member. I the student is dissatisfed with the decision, he/she may ultimately reer the matterto the Principal or determination. Independent external mediation may also be sought i the matter
cannot be resolved within the school.
2. Service and academic programmes
In the event o a student complaint concerning the quality o the service or teaching provided
by the school, the student will report the matter to a person in a position o authority within the
school. The complaint may either be dealt with by that person, or reerred to the Principal or
resolution. The Principal will coner with the parties in dispute, and the decision o the Principal
will be fnal. This decision will be conveyed in writing to the parties. I the student remains
dissatisfed with the outcome, he/she may seek independent external mediation.
3. Contractual and financial issues
Matters relating to the interpretation o the Application, or the payment or reund o money, are
stated clearly in the Prospectus. Any queries relating to course ees and other charges payable
to Embassy (or reunds) will initially be dealt with by the Finance and Administration sta. I the
student is dissatisfed with the decision, the matter will be reerred to the Finance Director o
Study Group or determination. I either the action taken or the outcome does not satisy the
student, they may write to the Managing Director, who will in turn convey a decision
in writing to the student.
Student Complaints
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Fire Procedure
Medical Care
,I\RXVHHRUVXVSHFWDUH Sound the alarm
Leave the building at once
Once outside, move to the assembly point.
,IWKHUHDODUPLVVRXQGHG Leave the building at once
Once outside, move to the assembly point
I you suspect that there is someone still in
the building, inorm a member o Embassy
sta or any ire warden immediately
Do not take risks
Do not return to the building or
any reason until authorised to do so.
$VVHPEO\SRLQWVIRUUHGULOOVDQGHPHUJHQFLHV Building Embassy
Evacuation point via main doors
Assembly area corner o Symonds Street
and KRoad or the corner o Liverpool and
City Road (Assembly and evacuation
points are indicated on the notices in
each classroom).
'RQRWVHWRIIDUHDODUPRUUHH[WLQJXLVKHUXQOHVVWKHUHLVDUH
0HGLFDOLQVXUDQFHYou should already have taken out medical
insurance, either in your own country or with
StudyCare (the Study Group insurance
package) beore you arrive. In most cases, your
insurance will cover treatment by a doctor but
does not cover you i you need to see a dentist.
When you see a doctor, you will need to pay atthe time o the appointment. Keep the receipt
because you can claim some money back. The
Welare Ofce sta will advise you about this.
I you have your own medical insurance, you
will need to reer to the inormation they have
given you.
)LUVW$LGWe have qualifed frst aid sta on the
premises. Please ask at the Student Welare
Ofce or Reception i you need assistance.
$PEXODQFHI you need an ambulance in an
emergency, dial 111.
0HGLFDO&HUWLFDWHVI the doctor says you need time o school,
please ask or a medical certifcate and bring
it to the Welare Ofce on your frst day back at
school. You do not have to pay extra to get a
medical certifcate.
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9,6$,QIRUPDWLRQImmigration New Zealand (INZ) is a government authority responsible or issuing permits and
visas to enter New Zealand. Students are advised to contact the nearest New Zealand Embassy
or High Commission to obtain inormation on visa regulations.
:RUNLQJULJKWVAs a student visa holder, you may apply to INZ or part time work subject to the ollowing conditions:
English language students with an IELTS overall band score o 5.0 or above, at the time o
application or a Student Visa, and who are engaged in a ull time course o at least six months
You must not work or more than 20 hours per week Your VISA must clearly state your eligibility
to work. Student visas may be renewed at the campus using the on-line immigration service,
this will cost $155.00. All enquiries please see reception.
Immigration
3HUVRQDOEHORQJLQJVPlease keep your belongings with you at all
times. Do not leave anything unattended at
any time.
+RZWRDYRLGEHLQJDWWDFNHGDont make yoursel an obvious target by
carrying equipment such as language
school bags or similar items. There is saety
in numbers: try to stay with your riends. Dontstay unnecessarily in areas where problems are
most likely to occur. Make sure you stay in well
lit areas where there are plenty o people
around. Most attacks take place in areas
o darkness away rom public view.
You may fnd that you are approached by
persons asking or money. Our advice to
students is to politely reuse any such request.
Safety & Law
6WHDOLQJEvery year a minority o students disgrace
themselves, their parents and their country
by stealing, particularly rom shops. Stealing
anything is a serious crime or which you could
be taken to court, then fned, sent to prison
or sent back to your country. I you steal, your
leaders and parents will be told and we will
make arrangements or you to be sent home.
In New Zealand, as everywhere, there are
people who steal your money and property
i you give them a chance. Look ater your
purses, wallets, handbags, money and other
valuable property. Do not leave them where
they could be easily stolen. Thieves love
careless people!
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Practical Information
&DQ,'ULYH,Q1HZ=HDODQG"Yes i you have a current overseas driving licence or a current international driving permit,
you can drive or one year ater you frst arrive in New Zealand.
I you do not have an overseas driving licence or an international driving permit you cannot drive.
You must apply or a New Zealand driving licence. You can only drive the types o vehicles covered
by your overseas driving licence or international driving permit.
Driving in New Zealand
:KR'RHVQpW+DYH7R
6LW7KH'ULYLQJ7HVW"I your licence comes rom Australia, Canada,Norway, a member state o the European
Union, South Arica, Switzerland or the United
States o America and is current (or expired
within the past 12 months), and youve held
that licence or more than two years, you dont
have to sit the practical test. (You still need to
pass the theory test. I you dont pass the
theory test, you cannot drive.)
:KDW(OVH'R,1HHG7R.QRZ"Carry your licence with you when driving.
In New Zealand you must carry your driving
licence or permit at all times when you are
driving. I your overseas licence or permit is
not in English, we suggest you carry an ofcial
translation with you (a translation rom an
ofcial source, e.g. a translation service or
language centre).
:KDW+DSSHQV,I,'RQpW$SSO\)RU$1HZ=HDODQG'ULYLQJ/LFHQFH"I you do not apply or a New Zealand
driving licence within one year o arriving
in this country you will be considered an
unlicensed driver. You could be charged
by the Police i you are caught driving,
and you may not be able to get car insurance.
:KHQ'R,+DYH7R
*HW$1HZ=HDODQG'ULYLQJ/LFHQFH"You can drive using an overseas licence or
an international driving permit or a maximum
o one year ater you frst arrive. You must
then convert your overseas licence to a New
Zealand driving licence. Apply or a conversion
to a New Zealand driving licence BEFORE
the year has passed, to make sure you have
one in time.
You will have to pass a theory test and,
depending on the country you have come
rom, pass a practical driving test as well.
Forms to apply or an overseas licence
conversion are available rom LTSA driver
licensing agents. Driver licensing agents are
participating ofces o:
New Zealand Automobile Association
Vehicle Testing New Zealand
Vehicle Inspection New Zealand
On Road New Zealand.
:K\'R,+DYH7R6LW$7KHRU\7HVW"All drivers must know the road rules, what
the road signs mean and how to drive saely.
Learning the road rules is particularly important
because o our unique Give Way rule (you
must give way to vehicles coming rom the
opposite direction and turning right, when you
are turning let). You can fnd out more about
this rule and others when you study the Road
Code. For more inormation about the NewZealand road code, please go to
www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode
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:KDW+DSSHQV,I,)DLO
7KH7KHRU\2U3UDFWLFDO7HVWV"I you can still use your overseas driving licence
or international driving permit (because you
have been in New Zealand or less than one
year), you can still drive. You can apply to sit
the test again. I you have been in New Zealand
or more than one year and you ail the theory
test, you must not drive until you pass it. I you
ail the practical test you must be accompanied
by a supervisor (someone who holds and has
held a ull driving licence or at least two years),
while driving, until you pass. The supervisor
must sit in the ront passenger seat.
5RDGVLGHOLFHQFHVXVSHQVLRQRoadside licence suspension means the
Police seize a drivers licence and immediately
suspend them rom driving or 28 days, in
addition to any other charges. This can
happen i you:
Are caught driving at more than doublethe legal alcohol limit
Are caught speeding at more than 50km/h
above the limit (other than by speed cameras)
Reuse to supply a blood sample to be tested
or excess blood alcohol.
(\HVLJKWFKHFNLQJI you cannot see properly, you cannot drive
saely. Your eyesight will be checked:
When you apply or a new licence
Each time you renew your licence When you apply or a new licence class
or endorsement.
An eyesight machine will check how well you
can see at a distance and to the sides. I the
check detects a problem you will need to
present an eyesight or medical certifcate
beore your licence can be issued.
'RHV(YHU\RQH6LW7KH
3UDFWLFDO7HVW"No. Some countries require similar drivingskills and have similar licensing systems to
New Zealands. The law recognises that drivers
rom these countries usually have adequate
driving skills, and they may not have to sit the
practical driving test.
Other countries have very dierent driver
licensing systems. Where there are signifcant
dierences in the way drivers obtain licences
we require people rom those countries to
show that they can drive saely. This helps
ensure our roads are saer or everyone.
I you are unlicensed, are warned not to drive
and you are then caught driving by the Police,
the vehicle you are driving will be seized at
the roadside and impounded or 28 days.
I you are an unlicensed driver you should not
be driving. You have not proven that you know
and understand New Zealands road rules and
you are putting yoursel and others at risk.
9HKLFOHFODVVHVDierent types o vehicles are grouped in
classes. Cars and other light-weight motor
vehicles are Class 1. Classes 2-5 cover
dierent types o trucks, while Class 6 covers
motorcycles. Most people will sit the theory
and practical tests or Class 1 vehicles.
I you rode a motorcycle or drove trucks beore
coming to New Zealand and want to do so
here, make sure you know which vehicle class
you need there are dierent theory tests andpractical tests or dierent classes o vehicle.
:KDWDERXWPRWRUF\FOHVDQGKHDY\YHKLFOHV"The inormation in this actsheet applies to
licences or motorcycles and heavy motor
vehicles as well as cars.
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Practical Information
Postal Information3RVWRIFHVPost ofces are usually open between
9.00am and 5.00pm rom Monday to Friday.
The closest post ofce is located 5 minutes
walk rom the Centre along Karangahape Road.
$LUPDLOLetters and parcels sent by airmail usually
take 3 to 4 days to reach cities throughout New
Zealand & Australia and between 4 to 7 days
to destinations throughout Asia, Europe and
the Americas.
6WDPSVStamps can be bought at post ofces, as
well as most newsagents and many shops.
3URKLELWHGLWHPVPackets must not contain articles or
substances prohibited by various regulations.
Prohibitions vary rom country to country
and sometimes apply to ordinary items.
Please check at the local post ofce.
6XUIDFHPDLOLetters, small packets and printed papers
can also be sent by surace mail. This is much
cheaper than airmail but takes a little longer
normally 1 week to reach New Zealand cities
and up to 5 weeks to arrive in destinations
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas.
5RDGVLGHYHKLFOH
LPSRXQGPHQWRoadside vehicle impoundment means thePolice can seize and impound a vehicle or
28 days. A ee will have to be paid beore the
vehicle is released. This can happen i you:
drive while disqualiied
drive while your licence is suspended
or revoked
drive while you are unlicensed and have
been previously orbidden to drive until
you get a licence
drive while your licence has expired and
when you have previously been orbiddento drive.
&DU,QVXUDQFHI you are purchasing a car, please
remember to take out Vehicle Insurance.
There are a number o insurance companies
to choose rom.
:KHUHFDQ,
QGRXWPRUH"Drivers who are new to our roads, peoplelearning to drive and people wanting to gain
a new licence class need to reer to the Road
Code. You can get a copy o the Road Code
rom bookstores, driver licensing agents or
a public library. The Driving Saely in New
Zealand pamphlet gives a brie overview o
the road rules or drivers who are new to our
roads. It outlines the road signs and gives
some helpul conversion tables and travel
times. LTSA actsheets on a variety o road
saety topics are available on LTSA website atwww.ltsa.govt.nz.
For more inormation contact the Land
Transport Saety Authority (reephone 0800 822
422) or visit the website (www.ltsa.govt.nz).
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0RUHXVHIXO WLSV
Try to be
considerate about
noise, especially
at night
Put your litter inthe bin. Littering
is illegal
Dont carry your passport
unless necessary and keep
your money hidden
Dont attempt to buy alcohol i
youre under 18 its against the law
Queue or buses and services
Drugs are illegal. The police can stop
and search you i they thinkyou are carrying drugs
OtherInformation7HOHSKRQLQJLQIRUPDWLRQWe suggest that all students ring home soon
ater arrival to reassure parents o their sae
arrival. International calls are cheaper between
10.00pm and 8.00am Monday to Friday, andat weekends.
To telephone abroad you must dial:
00 + country code + area code + personal
number
A variety o telephone calling cards
or dierent countries are available
or purchase at the campus
reception counter.
3ODFHVRIZRUVKLSPlease consult the Student Welare sta
who will provide you with more details.
%DQNLQJLQIRUPDWLRQMost New Zealand banks are open rom
9.00am to 4.30pm rom Monday to Friday.
Some open Saturday mornings. We can help
you to open a bank account.
You can exchange money or travellers cheques
in a bank or at a travel agent. We can alsoadvise you on transerring money rom your
own country to New Zealand.
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Locations
Local Attractions........................................................................................... 28
Theatres & Cinemas.................................................................................. 29
Eating Out............................................................................................................ 30
Pubs & Clubs..................................................................................................31
Sport & Leisure............................................................................................... 32
CONTENTS
Locations
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Locations
Local Attractions6N\7RZHUCnr Victoria & Federal Streets
Auckland Central
The heart o Auckland Centre. The Sky Tower
is one o main ocal points o Auckland and
provides a range o activities rom Free Fall
Bungy to fne dining at one o its main
restaurants.
9HUWLFDO%XQJ\Victoria StreetAuckland Central
Imagine the eeling o being thrown into
the sky inside a metal sphere. Then try
the Auckland Vertical Bungy!
9LDGXFW+DUERXUPrinces Wharf, 147 Quay Street
Auckland Central
Home to bars, clubs and restaurants.
The Viaduct Harbour hosted the AmericasCup in a modern and contemporary style.
.HOO\7DUOWRQV8QGHUZDWHU:RUOG23 Tamaki Dve Orakei, Auckland
Discover the world under the sea
at Kelly Tarltons.
5DLQERZV(QGCnr Gt South & Wiri Station Roads Auckland
The un at the end o the Rainbow. Rainbows
end is New Zealands only theme park ull
o load o activities, rides and entertainment.
9LFWRULD3DUN0DUNHWVSH 37 210 Victoria Street West
Auckland Central
A market or everyone. From gypsy
jewellery, NZ souvenirs to Nike shoes.
:DLKHNH,VODQGA small island 30 minutes rom the Central City
o Auckland. Waiheke is home to some o
New Zealand vineyards, beaches and liestyle.
5DQJLWRWR,VODQGA dormant volcano that provides visitors with
many spectacular views o the City and un
activities. Either choose the 3 hour walk to the
peak o the volcano or speed through the 45
minute hike. Kayak around the island or just settle
at the restaurant.
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Locations
$XFNODQG0XVHXPDomain Park Grafton, Auckland Central
Home to some o New Zealands mosthistorical memories.
%HDFKHVAuckland is a harbour city and thereore
surrounded by beachs on the east and
west coasts. Beaches on the East Coast
are suitable or swimming and un while the
west coast beaches are great or surfng and
boogie boarding.
(QYLURQPHQWAuckland contains a number o bush walks,
wateralls, natural rock ormations and heated
underground thermals. Students can explore
Auckland without even noticing the city.
+R\WV&LQHPDVQueen Street, Auckland Central and
many other locations around Auckland
Watch the latest movies!
&LYLF7KHDWUHCnr Queen Street and Wellesley Street
Auckland Central
The ballet, broadway productions and many
other stunning perormances all year round.
6W-DPHV7KHDWUHQueen Street, Auckland Central
Venue or music perormances, bands, raves.
$RWHD&HQWUHQueen Street, Auckland Central
Art space, exhibitions, perormances, live
music as well as market days.
Theatres & Cinemas
:DLZHUD+RW6SULQJVGo swimming in naturally heated thermal
waters, considered to be therapeutic or thewhole body. Just 20 minutes drive north o
Auckland spend the day swimming, watching
movies or playing on the hydro slides.
$XFNODQG=RRSee the wild animals at the Auckland Zoo.
And i youre lucky, you might catch a
glimpse o the New Zealand Kiwi bird!
Visit the Tourism Auckland website :
www.aucklandnz.com for more informationor ask the staff or teachers.
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Locations
:LOG)LUHQuay Street, Auckland Central
Brazilian churrascaria and dancing!
0H[LFDOL)UHVKNuffield Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Mexicali Fresh brings something dierent toAuckland. Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in
Oregon.
&DI&UPDSymond Street, Auckland Central
Quick and easy ood at a reasonable price.
Just around the corner rom the Centre.
&DI5HYHOKarangahape Road, Auckland CentralEarthy avours with a touch o style.
6W3LHUUHV6XVKLKarangahape Road, Auckland Central
Assorted Japanese ood and beverages.
&ROXPEXV&RIIHHUpper Queen Street, Auckland Central
I you are passionate about great coee, you
can relax and enjoy your avourite coee or
take home bags o resh roasted coee rom
selections rom around the world.
.5RDG)RRG&RXUWKarangahape Road, Auckland Central
A range o ood rom India, Vietnam, China,
Japan, Thailand and Pakistan.
0DVDNR-DSDQHVH5HVWDXUDQWKarangahape Road, Auckland Central
Fine Japanese ood.
'\QDVW\5HVWDXUDQWWakefield Street, Auckland Central
Yum Cha Dining.
Eating outThere are many restaurants in Auckland. Listed below are just a few! Its a good idea to
telephone the restaurant before you go to check availability and opening/closing times.
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Auckland Harbour
StudyCentre
sightsllll
Sky Tower
University of Auckland
Auckland Museum
Piha Beach
Waiheke Island
Kelly Tarltons Aquarium
Mission Bay
Stunning mountain landscapes
Skiing in Queenstown in the winter
Misty rainforests and pristinegolden beaches of Coromandel
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Locations
/RDGHG+RJViaduct Basin, Auckland Central
Bar and night club, where the young dance
till the early hours.
7KH%RJt,ULVK3XEParnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
The place to drink, sing and catch upwith riends new and old.
&KDSHO%DU%LVWURPonsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland
Easy going, trendy and yet relaxing without
being too over the top and pretentious.
/RQH6WDU&DIH%DUKent Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Fun and value or money and a placewhere country music will always be cool!
&RFN%XOOA antastic restaurant/pub to relax, groove
and fnish the week o in style.
:LOGUHPrinces Wharf, Auckland
The Brazilian bar and restaurant dance
the night away!
)DPLO\KRoad, Auckland
An alternative bar and restaurant
where anything gos!
6SHLJKWV%DUMt Eden, Auckland
Pride o the South Speights. The pub tohave a ew ater a long week o study or play.
Pubs & ClubsThere are many pubs in Auckland. Here are just a few:
9HVEDUWellesley Street, Auckland
The AUT student bar each night
is slightly dierent.
6KDGRZVPrinces Street, Auckland
The University o Auckland student bar get on down to R&B, pop and jazz.
6RPH3ODFH(OVHK Road, Auckland
The Centre local. A popular student hangout
or a ew drinks and a game o pool. Enjoy new
company every night in this city based bar.
'H)RQWHLQ%HOJLDQ%HHU&DIHTamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland
De Fontein oers a antastic selection
o Belgian beer and cuisine in a
relaxed environment.
6RXO%DUViaduct, Auckland
The sounds o soul, R&B and great 80s music!
0DUJDULWDVElliott Street, Auckland The most popular
hang out or Aucklands international students.
Thursday night at Margaritas has been
responsible or many missed Friday classes.
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Locations
&OXE3K\VLFDOKarangahape Road, Auckland Central
8QLYHUVLW\5HF&HQWUHSymonds Street, Auckland Central
/HV0LOOVVictoria Street, Auckland
%RG\:RUNVCity Road, Auckland Central
3ODQHWt,QGRRU6SRUWVNewmarket, Auckland
(GHQ3DUNEden Park, Mt Eden, AucklandPhone: 09 849 5555
%DGPLQWRQ+DOO$XFNODQG99 Gillies Avenue Epsom, Auckland
Phone: 09 524 0872
0LVVLRQ%D\7HQQLV&OXE11A Marau Cre Mission Bay, Auckland
Phone: 09 528 9451
7HQQLV1HZ=HDODQGVodafone Tennis Park
69 Merton Road Glen Innes, Auckland
Phone: 09 528 5428
1HZ=HDODQG$XVWUDOLDQ)RRWEDOO/HDJXH,QF160 Rockfield Road
PO Box 12364 Penrose, Auckland
Phone: 09 526 5483
Sport & LeisureThere are many venues in Auckland which provide health, fitness, sports and recreational
facilities. Here are just a few:
1HZ=HDODQG$PHULFDQ)RRWEDOO$VVRFLDWLRQPO Box 27118 Mt Roskill, Auckland
Phone: 09 834 9225
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&\FOLQJ&OXE17 Spencer Street Remuera, Auckland
Phone: 09 520 0216
$WKOHWLFV$XFNODQG,QFPO Box 12123 Penrose
Phone: 09 525 6903
1=:RPHQV/DFURVVH$VVRFLDWLRQ39A Ronaki Road Mission Bay, AucklandPhone: 09 521 1570
&ROOHJH5LHV5XJE\6SRUWV&OXE,QF33 Haast Street Remuera, Auckland
Phone: 09 520 3201
$XFNODQG8QLYHUVLW\&ULFNHW&OXEMerton Road Glen Innes, AucklandPhone: 09 528 7931
3DUDO\PSLFV1HZ=HDODQG790 Great South Road Penrose, Auckland
Phone: 09 526 0760
$OO6WDU&KHHUOHDGHUVPhone: 09 416 7677