International Department  
 
   
Mr Holding, Senior Deputy Principal, Senior Manager responsible for International Students
 

 
 
   
Mrs Brennan, International Manager, responsible for enrolment and documentation
 

 
 
   
Ms Baker, Director of International Students, responsible for pastoral care and discipline
 

 
 
   
Mrs Eaton, Homestay Coordinator
 

 
 
   
Ms McSporran, Head of ESOL Department
 

 
 
   
Ms Qiu, International Counsellor
 

 
 
   
Mr Park, International Counsellor
 

 
Information  

Code
Takapuna Grammar School has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Ministry of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Immigration
Full details of visa requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed at their website at www.immigration.govt.nz

Eligibility for Health Services
Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed on their website at www.moh.govt.nz
International Student Health Resource

Accident Insurance
The Accident Insurance Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical insurance and other costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz

Medical and Travel Insurance
International students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.


Complaints Procedure.pdf
 

 
About New Zealand  

 North Shore City
 Auckland City
 New Zealand
 New Zealand History
 Immigration Requirements
 Driving a Motor Vehicle

 

 
Useful Websites and Phone Numbers  

  Asian Health Support Service (09) 4868953
  Bikewise www.bikewise.co.nz
  Chinese Lifeline (09) 5222088
  Chinese New Settlers Services Trust www.chineseservice.org.nz
  Drug and Violence Support www.dare.org.nz
  Ethnic Affairs Language Line www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz
  Family Planning Association www.fpanz.org.nz
  Human Rights Commission www.hrc.co.nz
  International Education Appeals (09) 3745403
  Land Transport Authority www.ltsa.govt.nz
  New Zealand Drug Foundation www.nzdf.org.nz
  New Zealand Immigration www.immigration.govt.nz

 

 
Documents - Issues Relating to Living in New Zealand  
Managing Stress (pdf)
Alcohol (pdf)
Gambling (pdf)
Health and Disability (pdf)
Human Rights (pdf)
Road Safety (pdf)
Tuberculosis (pdf)
Safety in the Water (pdf)