Various Baptist churches around New Zealand provide accomodation for tertiary students.
This page provides links to the places we know about. If your hostel or flat isn’t listed here, please get in touch.
Baptist Student Hostel (BSH) Palmerston North
Chester House - Christchurch
Chester House is supported by a dedicated student supervisor and team of young adults from Oxford Terrace Baptist Church who live close by.
Central House - Wellington
Central House is a ministry of Wellington Central Baptist Church.
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