{"id":2754,"date":"2019-12-09T13:59:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:46:29","slug":"complete-guide-first-time-indian-students-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/complete-guide-first-time-indian-students-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide For First Time Indian Students In New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand.jpg\" alt=\"The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand\" class=\"wp-image-2845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/The-Complete-Guide-For-First-Time-Indian-Students-In-New-Zealand-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you are a first-time Indian student going to study in New Zealand?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have thousands of queries in your mind such as procedures to be completed after landing at the airport there? Things to bring and not to bring to New Zealand? Bank procedures for a student? Way to find affordable accommodation, transportation options, and availability of part-time jobs etc. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we present to you the complete guide for the first time Indian students in New Zealand and help you settle fast in your new environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landing At The Airport In New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your flight gently makes a touchdown at the airport in New Zealand and you disembark. Now you\u2019ll have to clear Immigration and customs before making your way outside.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you must do is to deal with the Passenger Arrival Card, which will be given to you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Passenger Arrival Card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a legal document that you must fill out and submit to the customs at New Zealand airport. This card is for students to declare anything and everything you carry with you which are likely to pose a biosecurity risk to New Zealand\u2019s fragile and unique environment as per the customs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Items To Declare In Passenger Arrival Card<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Any food <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You can bring food such as commercially prepared and packaged foods, baked goods, confectionery, tea, pickles (yes packaged pickles) etc. Again, all food must be declared.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Animals or animal products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 including food, souvenirs with animal products, raw wool, etc. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items like feathers, shells and clams, Ivory, turtle shell items, coral, snakeskin or whalebone products etc cannot be taken to New Zealand.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Plants or plant products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 including nuts, seeds, medicinal products, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Other biosecurity risk items \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including animal medicines, biological cultures, organisms, soil or water.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items that have been used for outdoor or farming activities including equipment used with animals, plants or water<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Alcohol and tobacco<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the duty-free allowance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Prescription medicines &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the medicines that you are taking there (Paracetamol, cough syrup etc) need to have a prescription, else the medicines will not be allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>More than NZ$10,000 in cash<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>More than NZ$700 worth of goods<\/b> \u2013 Your clothes, toiletries, etc not included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you are unsure about an item, it\u2019s always the best to declare to avoid any further trouble. If any undeclared item is found by the quarantine officer or the detector dog, then you will be fined instantly with a whopping amount of <\/span><b>NZ$400<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the items will be confiscated or destroyed!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is to follow the rules and stay free from troubles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Items banned by Customs in New Zealand<\/b>\n<p>&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The customs in New Zealand is one of the strictest in the world! They have a long list of items that are banned. This is because of their rigorous biosecurity rules.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Food items <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meat or fish, honey and bee products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hazardous Materials <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like batteries, Matchsticks, Cigarette lighters, lighter fuel and lighter refills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Weapons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (without a permit), and self-defence items such as Pepper Sprays.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Objectionable Publications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 including videos, digital images, books or magazines that depict crime, pornography etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Controlled Drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (without a prescription)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed list of prohibited items can be found on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.customs.govt.nz\/business\/import\/prohibited-and-restricted-imports\/prohibitions-and-restrictions\/?q=8&amp;s=8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand Customs website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required From India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the required academic certificates<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer letter from the University<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving license (if you already have one) &#8211; You can use your home country\u2019s driving license in New Zealand to drive for a year. To get a license in New Zealand is a tiring process which consumes a long time and can turn expensive for students.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t make the costly mistake of leaving behind any of your important documents. It\u2019ll cost quite a penny to mail them to New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Things To Bring From India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All your clothing essentials for at least a year has to be brought, as the cost of clothes in New Zealand is pretty high! Especially stock up on winter wear such as jackets, thermals etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toiletries such as toothbrush, toothpaste, razors\/trimmers, shower gel etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbrella. It acts as a shield during all the season from showers to snowfall.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop for your university use. The operating system must be genuine and not cracked.&nbsp; All the electronics items must be of 240v-250v.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet the initial expenses in New Zealand, bring some cash. Most of the students take around NZ$1000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can buy New Zealand dollars at the best rates through our website;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/buy-forex\/new-zealand-dollar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ExTravelMoney.com &#8211; Buy New Zealand Dollar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bank Formalities &#8211; Opening An Account, FTS &amp; IRD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opening a bank account in New Zealand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When going to New Zealand to study abroad, one of the most important things you must do is to open a bank account there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Why is opening a bank account in New Zealand one of the most important things?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll help you in receiving funds sent from India to meet the expense of studying and staying there. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019d be able to manage your money better and can apply for a Debit card too. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When applying for a part-time job in New Zealand, having a bank account is a must. Employers would be able to easily pay your salary through your bank account.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The money you earn through your part-time job can be sent back home through your bank account. This is especially useful and many students do the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opening a bank account in New Zealand is quite easy. You can even do that before arriving there as some banks have such a provision. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The major banks in New Zealand are;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ANZ (can open an account from India)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASB (can open an account from India)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BNZ (can open an account from India)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwibank (can open an account from India)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSB Bank<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westpac<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can help you send money from India to New Zealand at cheap rates;<br><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/wire-transfer\/india-to-new-zealand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ExTravelMoney.com &#8211; Send money from India to New Zealand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Send money to New Zealand from India via ExTravelMoney\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A4Z2Rb3skaw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FTS &#8211; Fund Transfer Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of going to study in New Zealand, you might have come across the term FTS (Fund Transfer Scheme). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>So what is FTS?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fund Transfer Scheme is a specific scheme operated by the ANZ Bank of New Zealand for students from India, China, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the scheme, students can open a bank account in ANZ bank from their home country itself. Funds can then be sent to this account which will help them to meet their expenses in New Zealand. The minimum amount of funds to be sent is NZ $20,000 per year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>How does FTS work?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suppose you have NZ$20,000 in your FTS account. Then the set amount you are allowed to withdraw every month is NZ$1666 (15000\/12). You can transfer money to the FTS account to withdraw more every month.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can only withdraw a set amount each month. This is to ensure you do not overspend or run out of money in New Zealand. This set amount is based on the total amount in the FTS account and the duration of the course.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main purposes of FTS, early on in the New Zealand student visa application process is to show proof that you have genuine access to funds to support yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Please Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applying for FTS is not mandatory, nor would successfully applying for FTS scheme guarantee a student visa. If after applying for FTS, your student visa application is rejected, the amount will be refunded to you upon initiating a request to the bank.<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IRD Number &#8211; Inland Revenue (Department) Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After opening your bank account, the next step is to apply for IRD number or Inland Revenue (Department) for paying taxes for the jobs you do in New Zealand. This is sort of like your PAN card in India.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get this number either you can apply via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/tasks\/apply-for-an-ird-number-as-an-other-country-citizen-living-in-new-zealand\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or visit the nearest post office with a copy of your passport, a photo and a letter from the university proving your student status there. IRD will then be posted to your address. IRD number is your official eligibility to work in New Zealand (part-time job in student\u2019s case).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a tax code for everyone. Students, employees, students with two jobs all have different tax code. This code helps your employer or payer work out how much tax to deduct from your pay, benefit or pension. You can find your tax code from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ird.govt.nz\/tasks\/work-out-my-tax-code\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you join a job, your employer will provide you with a form to fill up. You need to correctly fill in the tax code so that they can deduct the right amount of tax from your salary. If you provide the wrong tax code, you may end up receiving a fine. These procedures have to be followed for making your job legal. Illegal ways of working can result in deportation!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding Accommodation In New Zealand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding accommodation in New Zealand is quite easy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many groups and pages on Facebook and other social media, where you can get regular updates on student accommodations. These groups have many members who will post if they need a companion for their room or apartment. When you find a suitable place you can then ping them with all the relevant information. You can also post your requirements on such pages. Search for \u2018Indians in New Zealand\u2019 or a more precise one with your location like \u2018Auckland Indians\u2019 or similar stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other way is to find accommodation through the website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trademe.co.nz.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This website is the OLX of India.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College accommodations are usually very costly. Some colleges provide accommodation for the first two weeks for a small cost. You can definitely use this option and search for accommodation outside in these two weeks time. If you have friends or family in New Zealand, the best way is to arrange accommodation through them or with them so that you can stay stress-free.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always best to stay in shared accommodation to have control over your expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Transportation Options In New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We forgot to mention this before, but from the airport in New Zealand, some colleges provide free pick up and drop facility. Check with your college if they have this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, talking about the transportation options in New Zealand, public transportation isn&#8217;t really strong. But in your initial days in New Zealand, only public transportation can come to your rescue. Payment for public transportation system can be made either in cash or through a special card. These cards go by different names in different cities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Auckland, these cards are called Hop cards. In Wellington, it is called Snapper card. Metro card in Christchurch and in Hamilton it is Busit card. You can check the routes, timings and the availability of buses, metros and other means through the respective card app which you can download. Card is the cheapest as well as the most convenient option as it provides concessions to students<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have enough income or savings then buying a second-hand car would be the best option. You can look for such cars on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TradeMe.co.nz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can use your driving license for a year to drive in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Part-time Jobs For Students In New Zealand<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step towards a part-time job is to format your CV and cover letter to the one prescribed in the official website of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealandnow.govt.nz\/work-in-nz\/finding-work\/cv-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand government.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a very important step as there are chances to get rejected otherwise.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many websites for students to find opportunities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sjs.co.nz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student job search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the first one. Only students can have an account in this. You can apply for jobs through this all along your course and one year after the completion of your course. The process is just like with any other job portals. Input all the necessary details with your visa copy and search for jobs with appropriate keywords of the profession or field you would like to get hired in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other two major websites are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trademe.co.nz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trademe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Trademe and seek the process is pretty much the same. All you have to do input all the relevant information and upload your CV and cover letter and search for your preferred job in the preferred location. Anyone can apply for jobs through these and not just students. There are many more sites than above mentioned like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.picky.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picky<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.switchup.co.nz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urnextgig.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urnextgig<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to find a job is through referrals. Your lecturers, family members, friends or any acquaintance of yours in New Zealand can refer you to a job. Referrals work most of the time as it involves the factor of trust.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk-In is another way through which you can reach your job. Some shops will have the hanging board of \u2018staff wanted\u2019 and you can just walk in and apply for it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The permissible time to work is <\/span><b>20 hrs\/<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">week and working during holidays can let you earn a lot. In fact, during breaks such as Summer holidays, Winter holidays and Spring break, you can work for more than 20 hours per week. The minimum wage in New Zealand is $16.50 per hour. How much you earn is the key to save and spend. To apply for a post-study work visa, you need to show <\/span><b>NZ$4800<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your account and most of the students secure this through part-time jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Expenses In New Zealand For An Indian Student<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your expenses purely based on your lifestyle. One can definitely have sufficient earnings when in New Zealand. Bill payments in New Zealand are mostly weekly\/ fortnightly and monthly. Salary, Rent and food bills are settled every week or week or fortnight. Electricity, internet, water and mobile plan bills are paid for a month.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The electricity bill for a month would be around NZ$70-120. So when you share with 3-4 people then it would be 1\/3rd or 1\/4th of the total amount. Same goes with the water bill. The water bill for a month would be&nbsp; NZ$50-80 and when you share then it can go down to 1\/3rd or 1\/4th.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding your phone bill, the major mobile networks in New Zealand is Vodafone, Spark, Two degrees and skinny. Two degrees and skinny provides reasonable plans for students. Average plan for students is NZ$19 that includes ample calls, texts and internet (500MB to 1GB). You can get your sim from the kiosks at the airport with your passport copy. Most places will have Wi-Fi in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few cost-effective supermarkets in New Zealand are Pak\u2019nSave, Countdown and New World. The most economical one among them is pak\u2019nsave. So make sure to get your essentials from Pak\u2019nSave and not to overspend. Indian groceries are generally costly in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our general advice to Indian students going to study in New Zealand is to always stay updated with the information from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/new-zealand-visas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immigration website of New Zealand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The rules change every now and then in New Zealand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are already a student in New Zealand, we are sure you will also have something interesting to contribute. Notify us more with your information in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/best-universities-in-new-zealand-for-indian-students\/\">11 best universities in New Zealand for MS, popular with Indian students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extravelmoney.com\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-new-zealand\/\">10 adventurous things to do in New Zealand for daring travellers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you are a first-time Indian student going to study in New Zealand? 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