From here students can access Microsoft applications, Library databases and the CDRom network. The Kowhai Child Care Centre provides a quality approved facility adjacent to our Raumanga Campus. A Kohanga Reo facility is also available adjacent to the Raumanga campus. Currently there is no on-campus accommodation available at the Polytechnic. The Students' Association has staff available to assist students to find their own accommodation.
Students usually choose from private board, flatting or hostels.
The YWCA is located in downtown Whangarei and is run as a supervised hostel catering for a wide range of lodgers. Students of Maori descent may find assistance through various schemes. Contact the Maori Liaison Officer at Northland Polytechnic. All full time and part time full year students will qualify for student loan assistance to help pay fees, books, class materials, tools, uniforms and, in some cases, living costs. Student Allowances Student allowances are available for up to 200 weeks, to help full time students meet their living costs.