Auckland

Your weekend starts on a ferry.

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Auckland in numbers.

Auckland is New Zealand's biggest city: about a third of the country's population, the biggest job pool, the most international classmates, and the most expensive rents. The climate is mild and slightly humid year-round, the AT HOP card covers buses, trains, and most ferries, and NZ's minimum wage is among the world's highest.

8°C – 24°C

Average temperature year-round

430 – 700 NZD

Weekly housing + food

WHERE TO LIVE

Three sides of the harbour.

Auckland's three student zones are split by the harbour. Where you land depends on your budget, your commute, and how much beach you want at the door.

City Centre

CBD · Britomart · Parnell · Grafton. From NZ$280/week. Walking distance to both big universities, the ferries, and the Britomart transport hub.

Inner west

Ponsonby · Kingsland · Mount Eden. From NZ$250/week. Cafés and bars, walking distance to the city centre, and the climb up Mount Eden's volcano on Sundays.

North Shore

Devonport · Takapuna · Milford. From NZ$220/week. Harbour-side beaches and a ferry to the CBD; rents and commute times vary by suburb.

Your next destination is waiting for you

Study, work, or both: we guide you every step of the way, from your visa and throughout your stay.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear it from those who are already there

What are you going to do here?

Work

NZ's biggest job market.

Auckland has a third of New Zealand's population and an even bigger share of its jobs. Cafés, hotels, retail and tourism hire international students all year round, with or without experience. The minimum wage is among the highest in the world, and you notice it in your account every week.

LIFESTYLE

Beaches west, bush east, the city in between.

Between two harbours. Black-sand beaches at Piha to the west, native forest trails in the Waitākere Ranges behind, and Waiheke Island 40 minutes away by ferry. Auckland is one of the few cities in the world where you can surf, hike and catch the train to work in the same day.

Community

Most of Auckland came from somewhere else.

One of the most diverse cities in the world, with strong Polynesian, Asian, European and Māori communities. The Spanish-speaking community is active and easy to find: WhatsApp groups, weekly meetups, students from Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Spain who made this move before you. You won't arrive alone.

You'll be able to do it all...

READ OUR GUIDES

Everything you need to know before you go

New Zealand

Working in New Zealand: hours, pay, taxes, and how to land your first job

1 September, 2026

New Zealand

Visa for New Zealand: requirements, costs and how to apply

5 August, 2026

New Zealand

Studying in New Zealand: your options and which one fits you best

5 August, 2026

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