KIA MAIA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHRISTIAN HOSTEL

KIA MAIA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHRISTIAN HOSTEL
                         Prospectus for 2021

Kia Maia Hostel
Introduction
Wellington is a great city in which to live and study and Kia Maia is a great ‘home away from home’ for
international students.
Your hosts are Graeme & Rosemary Wallis and Naomi Afoa.
Making decisions about where to study and live can be very exciting and also a little puzzling at times. This
handbook is designed to help you to decide whether Kia Maia is right for you. If you need more
information, please ask.
Welcome
We are situated in Central Wellington, within easy walking distance of Victoria University Kelburn and
Pipitea Campuses, Massey University, WELTEC and The Cordon Bleu Cookery School. We are very handy to
the cafes, shops, libraries, galleries and outdoor recreations this picturesque city has to offer.
We offer a relaxed, friendly, family-style accommodation for international students. Our residents are a
mix of first year and returning students. With only 12-15 residents, you will be a significant member of our
community, where you can work to achieve your goals.
As a member of such a small community, you will know all the other residents. Caring for one another is
part of the Kia Maia way of life. The supportive environment will help you to manage issues that may arise
such as homesickness, illness, lack of sleep, and stress from exams.
The Staff
Kia Maia is administered by an independent, non-profit trust board.
Hosts Rosemary, Graeme and Naomi, have primary responsibility for the welfare of the residents and for
maintaining an environment that supports successful study. They live on the premises and manage the
hostel, overseeing the discipline which ensures Kia Maia meets its obligations to its residents.
The Hostel
Kia Maia is a large, two-storied wooden villa. On the ground floor is the hosts’ apartment, one twin
students’ room, the residents’ TV lounge, the kitchen, dining room and the laundry.
Upstairs are students’ rooms (4 single and 3 share twin) and the students’ bathroom and toilet facilities.
There is a hallway phone for student use on both floors.
The Accommodation
Kia Maia offers single rooms and same sex share-twin rooms.
Students provide their own bedding. We recommend the following:
• A duvet and duvet cover
• A warm blanket
• A pillow
• 2 pillow slips
• 2 sets of sheets
• At least 2 towels, face cloths and bath mats plus personal toiletries
For short stay summer students we may be able to provide some bedding.
Your room is a great place for you to work and rest. There are some basic guidelines for the way you care
for your room, such as not drying your clothes in your room and taking good care of your furnishings. We
ask you not to use drawing pins, stickers, or tape on the woodwork or walls. Each room has a pin board for
posters and photos.
As we have heat pumps, please do not bring your own heater.
You are expected to keep your own room clean and tidy, free of rubbish. You are expected to vacuum
clean your room at least once every week. Your hosts will, on occasion, check your room for cleanliness.

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Toilets
There are two single-sex toilets at Kia Maia. The women’s toilet is off the main bathroom and the men’s is
at the end of the hallway adjacent to Room 7. There are also two toilets on the ground floor.
Food and Meals
We provide food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. In addition, residents have access to the
kitchen 24 hours a day for snacks and drinks.
Residents prepare their own meals for breakfast and lunch from food provided by the hostel.
Each day residents work together in pairs to prepare an evening meal for everyone. Evening meals are at
6.30pm. The cooks order the ingredients needed for the menu of their choice. It is important that residents
ask for advice when unsure about procedures or how to operate equipment. After the meal residents clean
and tidy the dining room and kitchen and do the dishes.
Students leave Kia Maia with cooking skills they never had when they entered!
Shared evening meals are central to our community life and communication at Kia Maia and, with few
exceptions, residents are expected to participate.
In addition to this time, there are trips away (skiing, beach holiday) and occasional evenings organised for
students.
Cleaning
Common areas of the Hostel (hallways, kitchen, dining, TV room, toilets and bathroom) are cleaned each
week by professional cleaners and students maintain daily cleaning.
In addition residents are responsible for cleaning their own study bedrooms.
Laundry
A washing machine and drier are available for student use. Buckets are available for special soaking of
stained articles of clothing. Each student supplies his or her own laundry powder. Students are responsible
for the cleaning of their bedding and clothing.
The drier is for use only when the weather outside doesn’t permit laundry to be pegged out on the
washing line.
Internet Use
Kia Maia has students who attend a variety of learning institutions and it is not connected to the Victoria
University server. However Kia Maia has a separate internet connection which provides wireless access
from all rooms. The present broadband internet plan has enough bandwidth for normal use. Our new
fibre-optic cable provides a fast service and a broad bandwidth. Internet may be monitored to ensure that
no illegal internet activity occurs.
Parking
Parking spaces at the rear of Kia Maia are rented to the public. Students who are car owners will need to
get a residents parking card from the Wellington City Council. This entitles them to park on the street
outside. Parking at the rear of the house may be available to the students during weekends (i.e. Saturdays
and Sundays). Parking on the lawn at the rear of the house is not permitted at any time.
Fire escapes
These are solely for emergency use. No student or guest is permitted to use the fire escapes except in an
emergency.
Guests
Your guests are most welcome here and share in the evening meal provided that the cooks are advised in
advance. All guests are asked to leave by 11.00 p.m.
Mail
This should be sent to you at:
Kia Maia International Students Christian Hostel
216 The Terrace, CBD
Wellington 6011
NEW ZEALAND
Mail is placed for collection on the table in the ground floor foyer.
People who are not residents of Kia Maia should not receive mail at this address.
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Community responsibilities
 Community life here aims to support you, both academically and socially, by providing a safe, friendly and
stable environment. The rules of the hostel are few. Our focus is for all residents to take collective
responsibility for the supportive and harmonious atmosphere at the hostel.
Be considerate
• People sleep at different times and also require quietness for study.
• Clean up after preparing and eating food in the kitchen and dining room - don’t leave it to others to clean
up after you.
• Leave the bathroom area clean and dry for the next person using the facilities.
• Be quick with the laundry so others are not stopped from using the machines.
• Be aware of other residents’ needs and help if possible.
• Clean your room once a week, promptly returning the vacuum cleaner to its cupboard for the next
person to use.
Christian Character of Kia Maia
Kia Mia is a Christian house. This means that Jesus Christ and His ways are honoured.
Christian students can expect to be supported in their faith. All students are welcome at any time to ask
how Christianity is relevant for them.
Alcohol
Kia Maia’s alcohol policy prohibits students from storing, drinking or manufacturing alcohol anywhere
within Kia Maia and its grounds. Students may not bring beer, spirits or wine into Kia Maia or its grounds.
Responsibilities
• Treat others with respect. Any abusive behaviour (such as physical, sexual, racial/ethnic or psychological
harassment) is not tolerated.
• Keep noise to a minimum, especially at night. Our quiet hours are from 11.00pm-7.30am.
Other issues which require your attention are:
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in Kia Maia or the grounds.
• Students are not permitted to have pets at Kia Maia.
• Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.
• Safety equipment is not to be tampered with.
• Using, possessing or selling illegal drugs will not be tolerated.
• Pornographic and/or X-rated material in any form (including printed, video and internet sourced) is not
permitted.
• Sexual activity in hostel rooms is not permitted.
Where activities in the room (including the above list), are deemed inappropriate, the wardens will discuss
this with the student(s) before taking action.
Damage and losses
Where Hostel property is damaged or lost, the person responsible, or the occupant of the room concerned,
or the host of any guest who causes it, pays for replacement/rectification.
Sanctions
Living together requires consideration and tolerance. Residents are encouraged to work together and
communicate effectively to resolve conflict.
Privacy
• Contact
We will give out your room number and Hostel phone number to those who enquire, unless you request in
writing for that information to be withheld.
• Rooms
You are asked not to enter another resident’s room without their permission.

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Staying Safe and Secure
Your own safety and security is important to us at Kia Maia. We do encourage our residents to take care.
• Keys
You will be given a key to your room and to the exterior doors of the Hostel. If you lose them you will be
charged to have the lock replaced. Ensure doors and windows around the home are locked before you
leave. Doors should be locked at night.
• Insure your personal belongings. Kia Maia Hostel assumes no responsibility or liability for your personal
property. Insurance does not cover stolen items if the room is not locked.
• Absence
It is very important if you intend to be away overnight, to let the Hosts know and leave a contact telephone
number for emergencies.
• Illness
If you are unwell let your friends and the hosts know so that you can have some help. Special meals and/or
a trip to the medical centre can be arranged. A first aid kit is provided on-site but you are expected to bring
your own personal medicines. If you have a medical condition, please tell the hosts so they are aware of
symptoms, side effects and limitations of your condition.
At the beginning of winter all residents should get immunized for influenza. This is usually available free
from the student health office and provides immunity for winter influenza, swine flu and bird flu.
• Fire Prevention
Rooms are fitted with smoke detectors. You are asked to make sure your smoke detector is functioning at
all times. Candles, incense, oil burners, fireworks and smoking are not permitted, as they are potential fire
hazards. We have regular fire drills.

Acceptance, arrivals, departures, returns
If you are interested in applying for residence at Kia Maia, please let us know and we will send you an
application form. Once this is completed and returned, we will advise you whether your application has
been accepted.
The application process will involve an interview, either in person at Kia Maia, or, for students applying
from overseas, by telephone, at the applicant’s cost.
Residence at Kia Maia is for a full academic year. In 2021, this runs for 38 weeks from Monday 22 February
to 12 November 2021 (You may apply to stay longer, with a Summer contract).
It is critical that applicants understand that they are entering a contract to board at Kia
Maia from date of arrival until the end of academic year unless agreed otherwise.

Residents must give at least six weeks' notice if they choose to leave at a time other than previously
agreed.

Fees
The fees and the dates that are due are set out in the Schedule of Fees below (page 8). All fees include
applicable Goods & Services Tax.
Residents are not invoiced individually and a late fee applies to late payments. All fees are paid in advance.
We only accept payments as set out in the schedule, irregular payments increases the administrative
overheads and costs.
Please note that Kia Maia is unable to accept payment by credit card.
Bond
All applicants must pay a bond to secure their place at Kia Maia. Applicants are given final acceptance only
when their bond and their completed acceptance form (duly signed) have been received.
The bond is fully refundable, unless there are damages, losses or cleaning costs to be deducted.

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Contacts
Hostel:
Kia Maia International Students Halls of Residence
216 The Terrace
Wellington
New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 473 5899
Hosts:
Graeme & Rosemary Wallis
Mobile +64211791465 (Rosemary)
        +64226014606 (Graeme)
Email: grwallis@gmail.com
Naomi Afoa
Mobile +642102701979
Email: naomi.afoa@yahoo.co.nz

Schedule of Fees and Times for 2021

Boarding Fees
 Single Room                        $330.00                        per week
 Share Twin                         $260.00                        per person per week
 SUMMER ONLY 2021-2021
 Single Room                        $200.00 (No food provided)     per week
 Share Twin                         $180.00 (No food provided)     per person per week

Payment Dates
Payments are to be made into the House account by automatic payment every 2 or 4 weeks (NOT
monthly).
The first payment is to be on Monday 22 February 2021 and will continue through the year. The last
payment on 2nd November will cover 2 weeks through to Sunday 16th November 2021. Note: you can pay
every 2 or 4 weeks, but the payments must be on the Mondays by automatic payment including the same
dates as those below.

Kia Maia Rent Payments for 2021 (2 weekly)

Payments Date                Period    10 28/06/2021                             2 weeks
1    22/02/2021      2 weeks           11 12/07/2021                             2 Weeks
2    08/03/2021      2 weeks           12 26/07/2021                             2 weeks
3    22/03/2021      2 weeks           13 09/08/2021                             2 weeks
4    05/04/2021      2 weeks           14 23/08/2021                             2 weeks
5    19/04/2021      2 weeks           15 06/09/2021                             2 weeks
6    03/05/2021      2 weeks           16 20/9/2021                              2 weeks
7    17/05/2021      2 weeks           17 04/10/2021                             2 weeks
8    31/05/2021      2 weeks           18 18/10/2021                             2 weeks
9    14/06/2021      2 weeks           19 01/11/2021                             2 weeks
    On 15th November 2021 Summer Rent begins.
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Payment Terms
Payments are due in advance and payable as above.
Payments are made by Automatic Payment.
10% penalty for late payments will apply (even one day).
Bond
A bond of $400.00 is payable prior to acceptance at Kia Maia.

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KIA MAIA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHRISTIAN HOSTEL
216 The Terrace, Wellington Phone +64 4 473 5899
APPLICATION FORM for 2021
TO BE FILLED IN BY ALL APPLICANTS
Passport Name ________________________________________________ Female/Male _________________
Preferred Name ________________________________________________
Date of Birth ___/___/___     Nationality ____________________________
Passport Number_______________________________________
Home Address ________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number ___________________ Email address in NZ: ______________________
Please provide a scan of your passport page, or bring your passport to be scanned for use in emergency.
 IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES
 Immediate family member’s name _________________________________________________________
 Current address ________________________________________________________________________
 Current phone number ______________________Relationship to you ____________________________
Do you take regular medication? If yes, please detail anything we will need to know:
___________________________________________________________________
Have you had measles, or been vaccinated for measles? YES/NO/DO NOT KNOW (Circle your choice)
Place of Study _________________ Course of Study ________________________
How long have you been in New Zealand? _________________________________
Hobbies/Interests _____________________________________________________
Religion ______________________ Special Food Requirements _______________
Date you require accommodation from _______________ Room Preference: single/shared (Circle your choice)
Intended length of stay in Kia Maia __________________________
Your contact phone number ____________________ Mobile Phone______________________
DECLARATION
I have read and understood the guidelines for residents of Kia Maia in the prospectus and agree to abide
by them.
           Signature of Applicant _________________________ Date ___/___/___
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
For Managers:
The applicant has been accepted for a ________ room, for the year 2021

Signature of Manager(s) ________________________ Date ___/___/___

Bond Payment Received_______________________ Date ___/___/___
Post or email this completed page, or bring it with you to the interview.
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