With a maximum of 64 full-time students, Kirkwood Avenue Hall offers a homely small-hall environment in a supportive first-year community all on one level.
For 2026, Kirkwood Avenue Hall will offer a 14 meals per week plan with lunch options on-campus and dinner provided each day.
Kirkwood Avenue Hall offers multiple social spaces, study spaces, the UC Recreation Centre nearby to help maintain a balanced lifestyle, and the support of four Taurima. Tutorials, activities and events are all offered to students.
Single and ensuite (own bathroom) rooms are available. Single rooms include a hand basin. Students apply for a single room with ensuite rooms prioritised for students with medical needs.
Bed linen is not provided but can be purchased online.
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$20,165 (41 weeks) – 2026 Fees
$21,682 (41 weeks) – 2026 Fees
Shared dining room and breakfast bar
Unlimited for UC students- an internet account is activated on acceptance of formal enrolment offer.
Saturday 7 February to Saturday 21 November 2026 (41 weeks)(includes catering during term and semester breaks)
Your residential contract is directly between you and UniLodge. UC is working in partnership with UniLodge on pastoral care services.
Residential fee
$19,065 - Single room
$20,582 - Ensuite room
Contingency fee (refundable)
$400
Administration fee (non-refundable)
$350
Resident's association fee
$350
Car parking (optional)
$620 - parking is limited (9 car parks), or on road parking
Bed linen pack (optional)
Available to
Cutlery/crockery pack (optional)
Available to
Laundry
Free
Payment 1 (on acceptance of place)
$1,100 ($400 contingency fee,$350 administration fee,$350 residential life fee)
Payment 2 (15 January)
$2,325 (5 week's rent) - Single room
$2,510 (5 week's rent) - Ensuite room
Fortnightly thereafter
$930 - Single room
$1,004 - Ensuite room
UniLodgeKirkwood Avenue Hall
7 Kirkwood Avenue
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
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"Live the UniLodge Life."
UniLodge has been providing pastoral care for students for over 20 years and our Residential Life Programme aims to foster inclusive communities through a diverse range of events and initiatives to support residents to achieve academic success.
We understand that university is a transformative time in a student’s life, and we build our program around this to inspire development, build lifelong friendships, and support students through any challenges they may encounter.
All of our staff receive training and resources to be able to assist students to access the right support for them, ranging from helping residents adapt to living away from home, accessing financial support, or helping them find a counsellor to talk things through.
UniLodge has strong industry partnerships with universities and other institutions to help students navigate their options, as well as inform them of community-based resources.
Each resident is a unique individual and can expect from UniLodge, an environment that has clear, reasonable and effective practices, and that aligns with the.
