Some universities to offer rent rebates for students during lockdown

New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) is calling on all of New Zealand’s universities to put a pause on students’ halls of residence rents, Stuff reports, as students across the country have lost jobs or seen their income reduced since lockdown came into force. Universities and student accommodation providers received criticism during the 2020 lockdown, and although better services and financial support are in place this time, the response differs between each institution.