Friendship House, Palmerston North

Friendship House is a “home away from home” providing accommodation for international students in Palmerston North. Close to the city centre, 3 minutes walk from a bus stop that heads into the city centre and 2 minutes walk to the bus stop that goes direct to Massey University several times a day (buses are free for tertiary students in Palmerston North), 2.6km from UCOL and 4.7km from Massey University. House “Mum and Dad” have more than 25 years experience in looking after internationals.

Each room includes bed and linen (duvet’s etc), study desk, bookcase, bed and desk lights, office type chair, fan (it can get hot in Palmy during the summer!), heater (it can get cold in the winter!), wardrobe, chest of drawers etc and are suitable for single students and/or shared twin. There is also a larger room suitable for a married couple with an ensuite.

Homestay payment rates are available on request. The rates includes accommodation, food, utilities and wifi internet. The evening meal is a shared meal with those in the house. Breakfast and lunch is “help yourself” from food provided. Each family member is expected to help with basic cleaning and cooking duties around the house. Bicycles are available for loan. Those in the house are welcome to join in family events which can include picnics, BBQ’s, bush walks, under canvas camping, snow trips etc. Friends are welcome to join for meals or other events. One night a week is set aside for a “family night” when members are asked to be available for around an hour.

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