Wellington is a great city to live and study in.

Wellington is the political capital of New Zealand. Nestled between the harbour and the hills, the downtown area is ideal for explorations on foot- like shopping, cafes, transport, accommodation and the city’s major attractions are compressed into an area that’s conveniently walkable.

Wellington’s visitors come to browse museums, historic places and galleries, including the highly acclaimed national museum Te Papa.

About Kia Maia

Kia Maia is a great “Home away from home”, and is situated at the heart of central Wellington, New Zealand.

Kia Maia is only a 9min walk from Lambton Key and Victoria University.

Kia Maia is administered by an independent, non-profit board.

Your hosts are Tim & Miliana Tovey-Raruve and Naomi Afoa.

Our responsibility is for the welfare of the students and maintaining an environment that supports successful study. We live on the premises and manage the hostel, overseeing the discipline which ensures Kia Maia meets its obligations to its residents.