UPDATE 17th MAY 2021
The Education and Workforce Select Committee has released their report on the inqiury. You can read it here.
In short, the Committee acknowledges that there are many issues in Student Accommodation as it currently stands, and lists some recommendations for change. This includes setting up an independent Dispute Resolution service.
You can read VUWSA’s written submission here, and watch the oral presentation 2021 President Michael and 2020 Engagement Vice-President Joanna gave to the Education and Workforce Select Committee in March 2021.
Read the RNZ article on it here.
The Education and Workforce Select Committee is currently undertaking an Inquiry into Student Accommodation. It was commissioned during the COVID-19 Level 2 period, after the poor and inconsistent treatment of students by halls of residence across Aotearoa New Zealand during lockdown.
The Inquiry focuses on both the experience of students during the Covid-19 lockdown, and during normal semesters. It has a broad scope to look at any issues that residents are facing in this space. More information about the inquiry can be found here.
Submissions close 11:59pm Tuesday 2 July.
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Association (NZUSA) break it down in the video below:
How can you help?
VUWSA will be submitting on behalf of Vic students and we would like to hear about your experiences to include in our submission. So tell us your stories, the good, the bad and the ugly. Fill the form below or email inquiry@vuwsa.org.nz
You can also make an individual submission, every student voice is welcomed and encouraged to make student accomodation a whole lot better.
NZUSA have made a easy to submit form at students.org.nz/inquiry
If you would like to share your experience with VUWSA, fill the form below which you can leave completely anonymous if you prefer.
