Our Accommodation Policy is available. It explains the key rights and responsibilities of the student when using our accommodation. These rights and responsibilities are extracts from the NZ government’s tenancy website, and have been made relevant for Avatar’s students.
New Zealand Government Tenancy Website: Key rights and responsibilities
Students are welcome to source their own accommodation while enrolled in CAP. Please be advised that access to private rental accommodation is unlikely due to the short delivery period of CAP, and the accommodation shortage within New Zealand.
Accommodation for CAP students
It is necessary for the Training Manager to allocate rooms based on availability at the time of confirmed enrolment, and in consideration of sensitivities relevant to room sharing.
Avatar’s accommodation service includes:
- Power
- Internet
- Linen
- Free access to washing machines
Avatar’s accommodation service does not include:
- Food
Other benefits:
- CAP students are not required to pay an accommodation bond. The service is provided in the spirit of mutual trust and as an act of good will to support CAP students while they are learning.
Shared Student Accommodation ($185 per week)
The Training Manager will allocate places according to availability:
Accommodation Onsite (2 CAP students)
Hut: 20 Pohutukawa Place
- Small apartment with ensuite
- Fully furnished with all kitchen items, bedding and towels.
- Located within Maida Vale Retirement Village grounds, where Avatar Institute Learning Centre is located.
Accommodation Offsite (10 CAP students)
144: 144 Henwood Rd.
- Situated in a rural setting, set in park-like grounds.
- Large house with five bedrooms for CAP nurses.
- Lounge, two bathrooms, additional separate toilet, laundry, and kitchen with a large dining area.
- Outside sheltered area for dining
- Transport is provided to and from the Learning Centre, supermarket, and clinical placements.
Accommodation Arranged By Students – Private rental
Students who wish to live independently can rent an apartment or share a house with others (often called ‘Flatting”). In a “flat”, you can have your own room or share it with other students. Flats are usually unfurnished. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared. Rent is paid per room with all other expenses (food, power, phone, and internet) along with cooking and cleaning shared.
If you choose this type of accommodation, you will need to find your own rental property.
Costs for flats in New Plymouth range from $150-$250 a room per week.
There are other rental options available through TradeMe.
For advice and information about New Zealand’s tenancy legislation including rights and responsibilities as a tenant in New Zealand, see these links:
Accommodation Offsite (8 CAP students)
The Manor: 29c Warkworth Grove.
- Within walking distance to the Learning Centre and Bell Block shops.
- Two-storied house (Self-contained top level, and self-contained bottom level ).
- Each floor has two bedrooms, a lounge, a bathroom, a kitchen and laundry facility.
- Each room accommodates two students.
Accommodation Offsite (8 CAP students)
448: The Lake House
- Situated in a rural setting, with park-like grounds.
- Large house with four bedrooms for CAP nurses.
- Lounge, two bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen with a large dining area.
- Tawa Glen Cafe is within walking distance.
- Transport is provided to and from the Learning Centre, supermarket, and clinical placements.
Clinical Placement – Hawera
Short term accommodation may be available with a private host, if your clinical placement is in Hawera. Avatar can help to arrange this, or you can source your own accommodation.