University of Otago students struggle with rising living costs

Wednesday 27 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 27 Aug 2025, 7:23pm

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University of Otago students are facing difficulties due to high rent, power costs, and a lack of local employment. Some students have reportedly begun sleeping in cars or vans to cope with the financial pressure. The situation has been highlighted by a recent survey from the student association.

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1. RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 6:06pm

   Damp houses, high rent, no jobs - Otago students are doing it rough (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZWed 27 Aug 2025, 7:00pm

   Damp houses, high rent, no jobs: Otago students resorting to sleeping rough (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 27 Aug 2025, 7:23pm

   Rising costs making times rough for Dunedin students (opens in new tab)