MINISTRY OF EDUCATION BOARDING ALLOWANCE
A boarding allowance can help students in remote areas or facing other barriers, board from home and focus on their studies. Parents or caregivers have to apply for this allowance and funding is paid directly to schools.
If you are a parent or caregiver, you can find further information here: https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/boarding-allowances