Safety Abroad in Aotearoa New Zealand Visit the State Department's New Zealand Information page here for detailed information about safety abroad. Bicycle Safety in New Zealand In Aotearoa New Zealand, it is required by law to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.

Diversity Abroad There are few places where most of the population comes from one national, religious, or ethnic group. At IES Abroad, our faculty, staff, and programs are committed to recognizing and acquainting students with the diversity that exists within Aotearoa New Zealand. IES Abroad students are continually provided with opportunities to explore the cultural richness of their host environment and learn about the economic, social, and political status of local populations. Here are a few resources that you might find useful: Diversity Commitment Navigating Diversity & Identity Abroad...

Estimated on-site expenses The below estimated expenses are listed in New Zealand dollars ($). Food & Drink Groceries per week, self-catered apartments $95 Average meal in a university dining facility $12 Breakfast at a restaurant $16 Lunch at a restaurant $20 Dinner at a restaurant $30 Soft drink $3 Coffee $5.50 Housing Toiletries per month $30 Social Activity & Entertainment Movie $22 (Tuesdays are cheaper: $10) Theater performance $25-100 Museum entry fee Free or up to $30 Fitness club membership per week $70 Dance club cover charge $10-20 Local Transportation Weekly local travel Up to $30...

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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Center On-Site The IES Auckland Emergency Hotline and Center staff contact information will be listed on the Print Me document. This will be sent to you approximately 2-3 weeks before you depart for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. After arrival, you can schedule an on-site appointment with the Program Manager via the Center Phone Number.

Early Arrival You may not move into your IES Abroad housing early. If you arrive before the official arrival date, you are responsible for your accommodations until you move into your IES Abroad housing on the first day of the program. This also means that you cannot come to the IES Abroad Center with luggage, as there are not currently storage spaces for this. For hostel recommendations, we encourage you visit one of the many search engines online such as Hostelworld or TripAdvisor. If you're arriving early, make sure you share your accommodation arrangements with us by adding them to your...

Storing Luggage in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland If you are looking for luggage storage, we recommend you research for available services prior to any travel plans. The Auckland Airport offers luggage storage service which costs approximately NZ$15/day. Visit their website for more information on luggage storage. IES Abroad does not endorse and cannot be held liable for any of these companies.