Cost of student living continues to rise
Otago Daily Times Online News [Unofficial]
February 22, 2026
The price of rents on Castle St has continued to increase each year, according to students who have lived there. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery
By Susan Edmunds of RNZ
International student Huda Jamali says studying in Palmerston North is a bit cheaper than in other parts of the country - but she was still surprised by how pricey it could be.
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