I think you can have a look at this link for living expenses

depends on uni and which intake though.

Glad that you're okay.
for the bold words, why is it so?

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Glad that you're okay.
for the bold words, why is it so?

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Imagine the 7.1 magnitude hitting during rush hour, when most people are on the roads moving from one place to another. Or at the peak of the work day, where electricity loads and gas usage are that their peak. The vast majority of people were all in bed, and thus most of the building collapses in the CBD where the buildings are really old didn't affect much. Imagine if it was working hours.

It is a testimony to the building standards and enforcement of building codes in New Zealand that there was not a death from the earthquake. Port-au-prince was hit with a smaller earthquake and you can see the misery and damage it has caused.

For a country not used to earthquakes, their preparedness is almost as good as Japan, where earthquakes are part of life.

And that is what separates the developed world from the developing.

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Understood. thanks alot! know almost nothing about this, but I could imagine what you've said. It was quite a shock for me where NZ was hit by earthquakes.

Yeap, to go back to the past history for earthquakes in NZ, its definitely not new, but for me, it is, quite new though.
blame the syllabus? abit haha. at least I know now that NZ is at the ring of fire.

I finally got my original unconditional offer letter reached in Malaysia. been waiting for so long.. phewww
Next, gonna settle my accommodation application! gosh I do not know that we have to get two character references as one of the application requirements.. where to find

University of Otago..
pardon me that I couldn't remember where all you guys (were) at.. you're studying at Canterbury?

After I've checked through, I actually just need to fill in the Confidential School/College Reference form. Though still need help from my lecturer.
Done my application, now just waiting for their offer.

will be heading to NZ in another 5 days..