NorthTec, Whangarei, New Zealand

Whangarei, New Zealand

NorthTec was originally founded as Northland Community College. The first campus was build in April 1978 at Raumanga Valley, Whangarei. The first Chief Executive Officer was Noel Harrison. The college grew rapidly and became instrument to supply skilled workers to Refining NZ near Marsden Point. By the year of 1981, more than 50 courses were offered. The college eventually took over to train nurses from Northland Base Hospital in 1983. In 1989, the Whangarei District Council set up the Northland University Foundation and 6 university-standard bachelor's degrees were offered. 

By mid 1980s, competing private bodies rose up to offer trade and community courses in Northland, which  stirs the college to change its education to include higher academic tuition. As part of this process, it became a polytechnic in 1988 and took the name Northland Polytechnic for the next 17 years. In 1987 Northland Community College changed its name to Northland Polytechnic [Tai Tokerau Wananga] and to NorthTec [Tai Tokerau Wananga] in June 2006. Today, this institution has taken courses beyond the main campus to the two-thirds of Northland's population who do not live in Whangarei.

Whangarei Campus

• NorthTec's main campus is located in Raumanga Valley Road, Whangarei (the capital of the Bay of Islands in Northland, New Zealand). The Raumanga campus is set in park-like grounds and its facilities include:
  • Library
  • Fitness Centre
  • Health Centre
  • Student Cafe
  • The Apprentice Restaurant – a hospitality training restaurant that is open to the public
  • Hair and Beauty Salon – a training salon that is open to the public
  • Geoff Art Wilson Gallery

Auckland Campus

• Besides that, NorthTec has opened a new Auckland campus located in the heart of Auckland CBD (New Zealand's largest city). This campus aims to offer courses in Business and English Language, and focuses more on international students.

Other learning centers

• In addition, NorthTec also has learning centres in Kerikeri, Rāwene, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and the Rodney District.

NorthTec is situated in the northern most region of New Zealand. The largest campus is based at Raumanga, a suburb of Whangarei city, with the new Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and Learning Centres in Kensington (ASB Stadium). There is a regional campus in the Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) and Learning Centres at Rāwene, Kaikohe and Kaitaia. New Zealand has a multitute public transport systems in all major cities and some towns. These systems comprise of buses, trains and ferries. Public transportion in New Zealand is safe, easy to use, and is a reliable and affordable option for getting around.

Homestay

• Homestay is the easiest option. Students just walk right into a fully furnished bedroom and have most of their meals provided. It’s especially popular with short-term students. Long-term students are also welcome to stay for the first few months. Homestay is also fully supervised for students under the age of 18. Living with a local family in their home. This gives the students the opportunity to practice their English and allows them to experience the Kiwi way of life.  

Private Board (only available in Whangarei)

• To rent a room from a home close to campus. This is another way of living with the local people. As a private boarder, students can cook their own meals and share a room with friends/classmates. Board is also easier to set up first as one do not need to worry about paying large bonds and organizing their the furniture, appliances and services.

Flatting

• Renting a house or apartment together. Flatting is a popular way for students in New Zealand to share the costs of living. This way it gives student 
• complete freedom and independence.Though compared to Homestay and Private Board, students are required to cook their own meals and manage their own furniture and appliances. Flatting is more expensive.

Hostels

• Also known as backpackers. It is a good option for students who came for a short course and for freshman. Students are given the option to live in an individual or shared room. 

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