| If you’re looking to meet lots of new people, but you also want security and the ease of moving into a place that’s already set up with everything you need, a hostel might be the way to go. The YMCA Hostel is an ideal place to start. Located right in the city, opposite beautiful Hagley Park, the YMCA is only a short walk through a lovely part of town to the College. The YMCA is a modern building with staff on duty 24 hours a day and has both single and twin share rooms, fully furnished with desk, bed and linen, wardrobes and heaters. Residents also have the use of T.V. lounges, telephones, laundry facilities, dining room and fitness centre. Long-term rates include breakfast and dinner. For further information contact YMCA Accommodation Management
Telephone: (03) 365 0502 or
NZ Toll Free 0508 YMCACH (0508 962 224)
Fax: (03) 365 1386
Email: accom@ymcachch.org.nz 
If you’re looking for the security and companionship of a home environment, with furnished room and meals provided, private board might be an option. The NZCECE does not officially place students in private board, but we do have a noticeboard where opportunities for private board are sometimes advertised. Check the classified section in local papers such as The Press (daily) and the Buy, Sell and Exchange (weekly on Fridays).
If independence is your number one priority, renting is always an option – whether on your own or with flatmates. Flatting and the student lifestyle go hand-in-hand and it is a great way to make long-lasting friendships. Tenancy Services offers lots of useful information at their website or you can ring them NZ Toll Free 0800 TENANCY (0800 83 6262) or from outside NZ +64 4 238 4695. Being a university city, Christchurch always has lots of flatting options available. Check the classified section in local papers such as The Press (daily) and the Buy, Sell and Exchange (weekly on Fridays).
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