{"id":54,"date":"2026-01-08T15:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T02:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-27T02:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T14:15:38","slug":"responsibilities-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/responsibilities-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsibilities &amp; Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-40 sp-py-40 alignfull\" style=\"color:#000\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">What We Expect From Host Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This page serves as a guide to help you understand the essential homestay host family requirements involved in joining our network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on over a decade of experience, we believe that transparency regarding roles and requirements leads to the best matches and a successful experience for both host families and the students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to see the three key areas of hosting: Your Role (Support), Meal Requirements, and Home Facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-40 sp-py-40 has-bg-img -parallax alignfull lazyload\" style=\"color:#000\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bg-brown-02.jpg\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Your Role as a Host<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial Orientation Upon Student\u2019s Arrival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<p>We expect host families to welcome students as their &#8220;second home&#8221; and help them settle into their new environment. Practical support upon arrival is essential, such as showing them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to buy and set up a SIM card\/eSIM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to buy an AT HOP card and how to use public transport (i.e. tap on and off).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location of the nearest bus stops or train stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local supermarkets and shopping centres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Integration &amp; Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We want students to feel comfortable and part of the family during the homestay placement with you. Host families are asked to make an effort to have casual communication, such as asking &#8220;How was your day?&#8221; or offering help if they seem to be confused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also ask that you speak English as the common language in the home to help the student practice and improve.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-40 sp-py-40 alignfull\" style=\"color:#000\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Meal Plans (Full Board &amp; Half Board)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Two Meal Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most students request a meal option, which will be either Half-Board or Full-Board. Please refer to the chart below for the specific requirements of each option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sp_block_\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody style=\"--tbody-th-color--bg:#b9e2ff;--tbody-th-color--txt:var(--swl-text_color--black)\"><tr><th>Half-Board<\/th><td>Breakfast and Dinner Monday to Friday<br>3 meals on weekends and public holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Full-Board<\/th><td>3 meals every day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table compensation-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead style=\"--thead-color--bg:#b9e2ff;--thead-color--txt:var(--swl-text_color--black)\"><tr><th>2026 Rates<\/th><th>Weekly Fee&nbsp;<\/th><th>Meals<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody style=\"--tbody-th-color--bg:var(--color_main_thin);--tbody-th-color--txt:var(--swl-text_color--black)\"><tr><td>18 years +<\/td><td>$345<\/td><td>2 meals* Monday to Friday, 3 meals on Weekend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Under 18<\/td><td>$360<\/td><td>2 meals* Monday to Friday, 3 meals on Weekend<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$395<\/td><td>3 meals every day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 14<\/td><td>$415<\/td><td>3 meals every day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">* Breakfast and dinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating Dinner Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-columns\" style=\"--clmn-w--tab:100%\"><div class=\"swell-block-columns__inner\">\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full br-12\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" src=\"http:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dining-room-breakfast-01-w1200.jpg\" alt=\"Homestay Host Family Requirements\" class=\"wp-image-424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dining-room-breakfast-01-w1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dining-room-breakfast-01-w1200-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dining-room-breakfast-01-w1200-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dining-room-breakfast-01-w1200-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-column swl-has-mb--s\">\n<p>We expect all our host families to have dinner together with their students as we believe it is the best for the host family and the students to interact and communicate together. This provides a valuable opportunity for students to practice English and build a closer relationship with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-40 sp-py-40 has-bg-img -parallax alignfull lazyload\" style=\"color:#000\" data-bg=\"http:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bg-brown-02.jpg\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Home &amp; Room Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a safe and satisfactory homestay, we have some specific homestay host family requirements while accommodating our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for the Student&#8217;s Private Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For every student, you must provide a fully furnished private room that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bed with linen, blankets, pillows, and a bath towel (inflatable air beds or mattresses are not accepted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate storage for their belongings such as a drawer, wardrobe, or closet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A study desk and a chair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation (hot water bottles or extra blankets alone are not considered sufficient heating).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access to Facilities around your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must have access to the following facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bathroom<\/strong> (toilet paper must be provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Living room<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laundry facilities and cleaning equipment<\/strong> such as a vacuum cleaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kitchen and kitchenware<\/strong> for preparing light meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited Wi-Fi<\/strong> with adequate speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>House key <\/strong>(this cannot be shared with others)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes on Utilities &amp; Other Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Utilities:<\/strong> We understand that electricity and water costs can be expensive. We advise setting reasonable &#8220;House Rules&#8221; regarding usage (e.g., shower times) upon the student&#8217;s arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleanliness:<\/strong> Please maintain shared areas in a clean and functioning condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Items: <\/strong>Items such as shampoo, toothbrushes, and sanitary products are to be covered at the student\u2019s own expense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-fullWide pc-py-40 sp-py-40 alignfull\" style=\"color:#000\"><div class=\"swell-block-fullWide__inner l-article\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-section_ttl\">Next Step: Registration Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swell-block-button blue_ is-style-btn_normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/good-homestay.com\/newzealand\/registration-process\/\" class=\"swell-block-button__link\"><span>See the Registration Process<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":557,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"swell_btn_cv_data":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-54","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Homestay Host Requirements: Full Meals, Rooms &amp; Duty - Good Homestay New Zealand<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Check our detailed homestay host family requirements in NZ. 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