Hi to all lowyat fellas...

Starting next year in February, I MAY study there as mentioned in topic title. I will be taking Diploma in Professional Cookery. (but had yet to confirm, as I had not taken IELTS test yet.)

I would like to know:

1. How is the life there, especially aftermath of earthquake. Is there something I should be aware of while there?

2. Is it posible for me to find a part-time work, that related to my current course?

3. how is the cost of living there?

4. Assuming I study on Feb next year, what and how should I get myself prepare for winter somewhere in July (or is it?) ?

5. What should I bring along before I move to NZ?

6. How is the life studying in CPIT? what should I be aware of?

7. Is it posible for me to work full time after I graduated and I possess Graduate Work Visa?

8. Of all the thing that I typed, how is my English so far?

9. what is so special about homestay? how does that differ with hostel and flatting?

Thats all I want to ask. Please, someone can give answers.
thank you in advance.