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**Accommodation for Student or New Worker**

Missy A. from Avonhead

Hello There,

We are looking for a Friendly, Active, Clean Homestay student or someone who recently graduated and is new to the workforce. Someone who is looking at accommodation for 6+ months. We are American/Australian so you will get practice speaking English every day.

Weekly rent $255 Fully-Furnished room (single bedroom w-desk, dresser, & double closet)

includes Breakfast (cereal, toast, eggs, etc...), Lunch (sandwiches, soups, salads, etc...), and Dinner (range of different flavours).

You have internet & laundry (we provide laundry detergent) and we are a 6-minute car ride, 18-minute bus ride, and 13-minute bike ride to the University of Canterbury.

Our family consists of me, my hubby and two small Cavoodle dogs. We also have a male Japanese student staying with us til Jan 2020.

Look forward to meeting you! Contact me at 029 127 6310 Only serious people pls!

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