Make a smart move Study in Taranaki Taranaki is New Zealand’s most awarded region. It is the region of choice for students who want a connected and caring community that offers the best of New Zealand on their doorstep. Students thrive in our schools and tertiary institutes, which promote innovative thinking, talent development and individualised learning programmes. In Taranaki, the standard of facilities is high and everything is accessible, no spending hours in traffic! If you want to develop an academic, sporting or cultural talent, this is the place to do it. Here are some examples of awards that Taranaki has won: • Those of us lucky enough to live, work and study in Taranaki already know that it’s a great place to be. But don’t just take our word for it – Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2017 yearbook voted us the number two region in the world to visit! It’s time you checked Taranaki out. • Our contemporary art museum, the Len Lye Centre, has picked up multiple awards since opening in July 2015: named the Best Creative Place at the LGNZ Creative New Zealand Excellence Awards, won gold award for Large Brand Identity at Designers Institute Best Design Awards, and was a finalist in the World Architecture Festival Awards. 2 I STUDY TARANAKI • Tawhiti Museum in South • Yarrow Stadium, the region’s Taranaki has been judged by top rugby facility, was judged TripAdvisor users as the third the third best stadium to watch best museum in New Zealand a game of rugby – behind – behind Te Papa and Auckland Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and Museum. Not surprising for Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane – by anyone who has visited! Rugby World magazine in 2009. • In 2009, North & South magazine • In 2008, the UN-backed Liveable crowned New Plymouth its Top Communities Awards found New Town – the best place to live in Plymouth was the world’s best New Zealand. small city to live in, and its Coastal Walkway was the best community project globally, when it came to making a positive difference to the lives of the local residents. STUDY TARANAKI I 3 Auckland New Plymouth We are here. Right in the middle of the North Island. Wellington Christchurch Dunedin 4 I STUDY TARANAKI - COVER PHOTO ALEX FORD Welcome Kia ora and welcome to Taranaki, on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Do you want: • internationally recognised qualifications • to know the real New Zealand and its culture? It can all be achieved in Taranaki! A decision to study in Taranaki is a very smart move! PHOTOS THIS SPREAD ROB TUCKER - STUDY TARANAKI I 5 Talk to us: We are a hub for international education in our region. Study Taranaki is the brand that promotes education in New Zealand’s Taranaki region. If you are looking for a region in New Zealand that offers international students a great experience inside and outside the classroom – talk to us: CONTACT: www.study.taranaki.info EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: +64 6759 6052 6 I STUDY TARANAKI 1 Six reasons to study in Taranaki Let our alumni tell you why Taranaki is a great place to study: Friendly people, great lifestyle The region’s size, friendly people and great community facilities means it is easy to do all those things that make living in New Zealand special. Our outstanding natural features are Mt Taranaki and a beautiful accessible coastline. Many of our international students enjoy activities such as hiking and surfing during their stay. STUDY TARANAKI I 7 “I like to visit the beach, my “You have a mountain with beautiful homestay is five minutes’ walk bush walks just a few kilometres from the beach and every day after from the sea with some great surf dinner my homestay family and and fishing spots. You have a small I walk to the beach. I live in the city next to farmland and bush to middle of China and there’s no sea, explore and go hunting in... it’s so beautiful to look at the sea.” it’s magnificent!” Gloria, China Jonas, Germany 8 I STUDY TARANAKI - PHOTO SARAH ELLEM 2 Pathways to employment Jobs in oil and gas, farming, food technology, nursing, engineering, agri-tech and tourism can be combined with a safe, affordable and fun lifestyle. Others find that their qualifications take them all over the world. “I was attracted to New Zealand in general and New Plymouth in “I had an amazing experience… particular as being the best place very challenging, but at the to live, and also by the fact that same time highly rewarding. there are lots of opportunities I engaged in a new field of for engineers in the country…[it] studies to complement my was a great place to study and skills in project management gain my diploma 2014. I don’t and from that I have gained particularly like big cities and knowledge and practical hence would like to continue to experience. It gave me the stay in New Plymouth. Currently, opportunity and support to I am working as a Project face the challenges of a first Engineer at Fitzroy Engineering.” New Zealand job”. Arun Raju, India Mariana Horigome Tatsumi, Brazil PHOTO THIS SPREAD ROB TUCKER & GLEN JEFFREY - STUDY TARANAKI I 9 3 Improve your English – fast! From the excitement of swimming sports to the privileged insight “I learnt English in the hostel into Kapa haka (Māori performing and in class, which was really arts), our schools offer a real helpful and I learnt grammar kiwi experience, and because and writing. In the hostel you we only have a small number of share a room with other girls international students at one time, and we talk to each other.” you get the chance to participate in everything a school has to offer. Stella, South Korea 10 I STUDY TARANAKI 4 Quality institutions Students at our secondary schools consistently achieve pass rates “Take the opportunity, as you don’t above the national average and know where it could lead you. our vocational tertiary students Before doing the Science Fair I was find employment in exciting roles. afraid to try new things, but my Students choose their course of teachers supported me. The win study and focus on subjects they increased my confidence and opened are good at and enjoy. You’ll also my eyes to the opportunities that have the opportunity take part studying in New Zealand can offer.” in extracurricular activities and develop your individual talents. Alton, Malaysia STUDY TARANAKI I 12 STUDY TARANAKI I 13 STUDY TARANAKI I 11 6. 5 Caring communities Homestays are carefully chosen and homestay families ensure that their students get out into the community and mix with locals as well as attending regular get-togethers with other international students. “It’s hard to explain [the relationship between students “[I arrived] late at night. But Kurtis and teachers] if you haven’t [local student] was there waiting experienced it, but most teachers for the bus ready to welcome us.” really trust their students, so the relationship is warmer” Anne, Germany Jonas, Germany 12 I STUDY TARANAKI 6. 6 Value for money – make your dollar go further Taranaki offers the same quality of education for the same type of course as the main centres Compare average living costs per annum: Auckland Wellington Taranaki $24,861 $24,366 $21,669 Compare average house rental prices per week: Auckland Wellington Taranaki $512 $408 $360 You can expect a high standard of accommodation, with hostels and homestays costing around NZ$250 per week, including meals and utilities. You will pay around $100-150 per week plus utilities and food per room in private rental accommodation. STUDY TARANAKI I 13 Want to know more? To see more of what our students have to say about their experience: http://study.taranaki.info/Study/Agents/Upload-case-studies.aspx For news about international education in Taranaki see: http://study.taranaki.info/Study/News.aspx To find out about things to do in the region see: http://visit.taranaki.info/ 14 I STUDY TARANAKI - PHOTO THIS SPREAD ROB TUCKER & GLEN JEFFREY Getting here: We are just a short direct flight from the three major New Zealand cities, Air New Zealand and Jetstar service the domestic route into Taranaki with regular timetabled flights each week to New Plymouth Airport from: Auckland (47 flights – 45mins) Wellington (32 flights – 50mins) Christchurch (5 flights – 1hr 25min) STUDY TARANAKI I 15 Our culture and heritage The history of the region’s people is diverse and colourful. Māori have lived in the region for around 700 years and the first Europeans arrived in the 1820s. Local Māori still proudly retain their culture, heritage and links to the land. Many schools will include visiting a marae (traditional meeting house) and learning about Māori culture as part of the student experience. While you are here, there are museums and art galleries to visit throughout the region that celebrate our culture and heritage. Climate Taranaki has a temperate climate, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities. Average winter temperatures range between 6 °C and 14 °C, and summer temperatures reach a comfortable 13 °C to 24 °C, with the highest temperature recorded as 30 °C. STUDY TARANAKI I 18 STUDY TARANAKI I 19 16 I STUDY TARANAKI Activities Taranaki boasts a busy events calendar. From art and culture to sporting events, there’s something for everyone. Students also like to watch movies, play sport, shop, swim, dance, skate, sing and play music. There are excellent facilities and clubs for a wide range of hobbies throughout the region.