I authorities Live Kiwi to look for a homestay accommodation for me. The effective day would be the date that I submit this application.

Live Kiwi’s responsibilities are:
• Place the applicant with a suitable homestay
• Provide a booking confirmation to the student and host when a placement is made • Undergo a safety check for all house members that are over the age of 18 • Carry out homestay inspections to ensure all requirements of being a homestay are met and the home is suitable • Conduct regular visits (at least once a year) to ensure the homestay still meets the hosting standards • Provide support to students, families, partner schools/agents when issues arise • Provide 24/7 emergency support to all applicants I understand the homestay accommodation will include: • A private bedroom with desk, chair, bed linen, Storage for belongings • Reasonable use of electricity, water, and the internet is included • Shared bathroom with host families and students • Laundry will be available for you to use • 24 hours Emergency support I understand the homestay accommodation does not include: • Any personal expenses incurred by me during my stay including (but not limited to) toilet paper, personal hygiene products, mobile calls, excessive use of electricity/internet/water • Provide accommodation to my family members, relatives, or friends • Any damage to the homestay property. I understand that the homestay accommodation is subject to the homestay’s availability. If my application is successful, I declare that: • I will be friendly and always respect my homestay family • I will always follow the laws of New Zealand. I understand failure to do so may result in an immediate termination of my homestay contract • I will always follow the host family’s curfew times and homestay rules/guidelines that are provided by Live Kiwi and my homestay family. I understand failure to do so may result in an immediate termination of my homestay contract • I will keep my bedroom and the bathroom I am using clean and tidy • I will inform my homestay and get permission before I invite anyone over • I will be mindful of the use of electricity, water and internet and I agree to pay an extra fee if my usage exceeds the normal usage • I will inform my homestay if I have any allergies, such as any allergic to pets or food • I will not smoke cigarettes inside the house and not smoke anywhere at any time if I am under the age of 18 • I will not stay at any other accommodation apart from my homestay if I am under 18 years old unless I have obtained written permissions from Live Kiwi (This rule only applies to international students) • I will keep quiet after 10 pm • I will pay for the homestay fee on time • I will not cook unless I have permission from my host family. If I am under the age of 18, I understand and agree that I am not allowed to cook at all times. • I understand the move-in time is after 2 pm on arrival and the move-out time is 10 am on departure. If I arrive earlier than 10 am or depart late than 2 pm, I understand and agree to pay an extra day • I will give two weeks’ notice to Live Kiwi if I plan to move out, extend my homestay or go anywhere for a holiday/break • I will move out of my homestay when my booking finishes. I understand all homestay extensions must go through Live Kiwi. I will not make any direct payments or negotiate the homestay fee with my homestay family • When moving out, I will leave my bedroom and the bathroom I am using in a neat condition. I understand and agree to pay a cleaning fee if I fail to do so • I will be responsible for any damage caused by me during my stay • I understand and agree that Live Kiwi is not liable for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the homestay accommodation. • I understand If I do not follow the homestay rules and guidelines, my homestay contract maybe terminates immediately

I declare that the information provided above is true, complete and correct. I will inform Live Kiwi of any change should it become relevant. I have read and understood the conditions and homestay rules. I agree to abide by them.

This is the privacy policy of Live Kiwi. By submitting personal information to Live Kiwi or its service providers/partners, you are giving permissions to Live Kiwi to collect, use and disclose personal information in accordance with this privacy policy or permitted by law.

In this document, “we”, “our”, or “us” refer to Live Kiwi.
This privacy policy aims to inform you about how we collect and handle any information that we collect from you, or that you provide to us. It covers both information that could identify you (“personal information”) and information that could not.

We are extremely concerned to protect your privacy and confidentiality. We understand that all users of our website and service are quite rightly concerned to know that their data will not be used for any purpose unintended by them and will not accidentally fall into the hands of a third party. Our policy is both specific and strict. It complies with New Zealand law. If you think our policy falls short of your expectations or that we are failing to abide by our policy, do please tell us.