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Hamilton is a value packed city for students, whether you’re looking for really affordable options close to the Universitywhen you want to go flatting, looking for leisure activities or looking for discounts in town for the weekend. Hamilton provides an environment of affordability in comparison to many other large cities in New Zealand.
There’s no worry either about peak hour traffic. Welcome to peak minute traffic, where zipping around town and back to the University can be done with time to spare.
For great value, Hamilton has it all.
| Rent | $80 – $100 a week for a flat near campus |
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| Transport | $2.30 flat bus rate with a Busit card $3.75 each between four in a cab to town $0.00 walk or cycle (no hills!) |
| Parking | FREE on campus |
| Rec Centre | $295 for a general 12 month membership$245 for off-peak 12 month membership(These are the prices listed for 2011. To find out more about student membership deals and prices, visit unirec.co.nz) |
| Studentcard | FREE as part of the BNZ Campus Pack promotion. Use it to get exclusive discounts from places like Burger King, Vodafone, and Jeanswest. You can purchase them from selected Bennetts bookstores, and participating Student Associations/Unions. |
| Food | $7 kebab on Victoria Street $4 fries at Burgerfuel $3.50 mince and cheese pie at Mobil Clyde St $3.50 long black at Momento |
| Beers | From $3.00(Bar 101) From $3.50 (The Outback) |
| Movies | $10 movie tickets to any standard movie with a Student VIP Card. Cards cost $15 and entitle you to one free movie on sign up! (Only at EVENT Cinema Centre Place and Chartwell. Cards can be purchased in cinema or at the WSU) |
| Cricket | $20 for Grass tickets $25 for Stand tickets |
| Rugby | $15 for Green Zone tickets, Super 15 $10 each pre-game |
Note: These are all approximate prices.
