1. Student Discount Cards & Platforms

These student cards and online platforms help you unlock discounts across hundreds of stores and services.

• UNiDAYS NZ – Free for students; offers deals on clothing, tech, health, and more
• StudentCard NZ – Paid card with nationwide discounts; includes food, gyms, retail, haircuts
• ISIC Card (International Student Identity Card) – Globally accepted, offers discounts on flights, attractions, and transport
• MEGA Card (Otago & South Island) – Local discounts for Dunedin students

💡 Tip: Many retail stores offer informal student discounts when you show a valid student ID, even without a formal card.

2. Transport Discounts

International students in NZ are eligible for public transport concessions once enrolled at a tertiary institution.

• Auckland (AT HOP Tertiary Concession): Apply for Discount – Save 20–40% on fares with a verified student ID and HOP card.
• Wellington (Snapper Card Student Fares): Metlink Student Concessions
• Christchurch (Metrocard): Student Fares Info – Discounted pricing with Metrocard
• Dunedin (Bee Card Discounts): Otago Student Transport Help

3. Food & Grocery Deals

• Domino’s NZ Student Offers  – Combo deals under NZD $10
• Hell Pizza Student Combos – Unique toppings & loyalty points
• Pita Pit Tertiary Deals – Student combos with ID
• Countdown – Clubcard Discounts  – Weekly specials and price drops
• Pak’nSave – Instore Deals – Budget groceries, especially in bulk
• Too Good To Go (via Foodprint NZ) – Buy leftover food from cafes at 50–70% off

4. Entertainment & Streaming

• Event Cinemas Student Tickets – Discounted student movie tickets
• Spotify Premium Student – 50% off with student verification
• YouTube Premium Student Plan – Ad-free streaming with discount
• Apple Music Student Discount – 50% off + free Apple TV+

5. Shopping, Clothing & Tech Discounts

• Cotton On – UNiDAYS Deals – Fashion discounts via student login
• ASOS Student Discount – Up to 15% off
• Apple NZ Education Store  – Discounted MacBooks and iPads
• Microsoft Student Discount NZ – On laptops, Office, and accessories
• The Warehouse Red Card – Sign up for student promos and clearance alerts

6. Travel, Flights & Attractions

• StudentUniverse NZ  – Discounted airfares and tours
• STA Travel (via ISIC) – Partnered with airlines for youth pricing
• Interislander Ferry Student Discounts – Cross-island travel with reduced fares
• Bookme NZ – Huge deals on activities, food, spa, and travel packages

7. Student Freebies & Facebook Deals

• Free Stuff NZ – Facebook Group – Locals give away used furniture, electronics, books
• Cheap Eats & Deals NZ – Facebook– Regular food and shopping deal posts
• [University Clubs & Events] – Many unis offer free pizza, BBQs, stationery, health kits during O-Week or via student associations

8. Key Tips for Saving as a Student in NZ

• Always carry your university student ID
• Follow brands and supermarkets on social media for flash deals
• Join university groups for exclusive local deals
• Use student cards (UNiDAYS, ISIC, StudentCard) whenever possible
• Save receipts from supermarkets – many have discounts or cashback offers for next visits