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Cost$11,586 - $15,186 per year$11,586 - $15,186per year
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FurnitureFully furnishedFully furnished
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Ideal for20+ years old20+years old
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CateringSelf-cateredSelf-catered
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Walking time10 minutes to campus10 minutesto campus
Contact us
Couldn’t find what you need? The Accommodation Team can help.
Accommodation office contactsSenior Hall is centrally located in Wellington city, just a 10-minute walk from Massey’s Wellington campus. The hall has self- catered shared apartments and studios for 280 residents.
Overview
- Two- and four-bedroom shared apartments, and self-contained studio apartments
- Suitable for first-year students, aged 20 or more
- Single and mixed gender apartments available
- Budget option of inward facing studios and two-bedroom apartments
- Fully furnished
- Self-catered
- Large common rooms, movie room, barbeque area, study room and atriums
- Suitable for students with accessibility requirements
- Located very close to the central city and transport links, and a 10-minute walk from Massey University’s Wellington campus
Rooms and furniture
Studios
Senior Hall’s self-contained studios are furnished with a private ensuite bathroom with a toilet, basin and shower.
Each room includes:
- single bed with a new mattress protector
- wardrobe
- shelves
- desk and chair
- cooking plate with two elements
- small fridge
- sink
- microwave
- radiator heating
- secure lockable doors.
Most Senior Hall studios face the building's internal atrium and receive less natural light. These studios cost less than outward-facing rooms.
Apartments
Senior Hall’s shared apartments have either two or four bedrooms.
Each room includes:
- single bed with a new mattress protector
- desk and chair
- wardrobe
- pinboard
- radiator heating.
Each apartment has:
- full-sized fridge/freezer
- stove with two elements
- oven (four bedroom apartments only)
- microwave
- sink
- dining table and chairs
- one bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet.
- secure lockable main doors.
Some Senior Hall two-bedroom apartments face the building's internal atrium and receive less natural light. These apartments cost less than outward-facing rooms.
Items you should bring
You should bring your own bedding and towels, kitchen utensils, a kettle and a toaster. International students will receive a room pack containing bedding, towels and a few utensils.
You should also bring coat hangers, cleaning materials and a small set of drawers or shelves, and may choose to bring a bathmat and drawing pins.
Communal spaces and shared facilities
Senior Hall has spacious, modern common rooms, a movie room, study room and atriums including a barbeque area.
Residents have access to four shared laundries located on four different levels. Payment for washing machines and dryers is by debit card.
Chest freezers are available in common spaces.
Car parking and bike storage
Car parking is not available at Senior Hall.
A limited number of bikes can be stored securely at Senior Hall at no charge. Contact the accommodation office before you arrive to arrange storage . Bikes are not allowed inside the hall.
2021 pricing
Room type | Full year* |
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Studio unit | $15,186 |
Budget Studio unit | $13,836 |
Single room (two-bedroom apartment) | $12,486 |
Budget Single room (two-bedroom apartment) | $11,586 |
Single room (four-bedroom apartment) | $12,261 |
* Full year fees include deposit amount.
Room rates include:
- wifi
- electricity (residents who use more than a reasonable amount of electricity will be charged extra)
- an activity fee that contributes to Senior Hall events and activities throughout the academic year.
Laundry facilities are not included in room rates. A meal package can be purchased separately.
Payment options
Domestic students can choose from four payment options, outlined below.
- Deposit and one lump sum payment for the 45-week agreement.
- Deposit and four payments for the 45-week agreement.
- Deposit, lump sum payment, then 36 weekly payments of $200 from 4 March to 4 November 2021.
International students must pay all accommodation fees in full.
Deposit
To secure your accommodation, you will need to pay a deposit by the date stated in your letter of offer.
The deposit includes an administration fee, bond, and internet and activity fees.
Deposit amounts are below.
Room type | Deposit |
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Studio unit | $2,476 |
Budget Studio unit | $2,716 |
Single room (two-bedroom apartment) | $2,236 |
Budget Single room (two-bedroom apartment) | $2,156 |
Single room (four-bedroom apartment) | $2,216 |
If you need to cancel, there is a cut-off date in order to secure a refund of the bond, internet and activity fees – the administration fee is non-refundable. Download:
2021 occupancy dates
Term | Duration | Start date | End date |
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Full year | 45 weeks | 1 February | 13 December |
Your accommodation contract term must reflect your study programme – if your programme of study is full year you must apply for full year accommodation.
More information
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Location
222 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Contact the office
Senior Hall
Phone
+64 4 801 5799 extension 63355
Location
Physical and Postal address
222 Willis Street
Te Aro
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
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