North Island College's first on-campus student housing complex is now open for students.
"Students of all ages will benefit from North Island College's first student housing project," said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. "This 217-bed project uses locally sourced mass timber, which is a more sustainable choice of building material and demonstrates that smart infrastructure investments can strengthen communities and create lasting benefits."
The buildings address a critical shortage of accessible and culturally appropriate student housing in the region, while also helping to reduce pressure on the local rental market. Many North Island College (NIC) students, especially those from rural, Indigenous or low-income backgrounds, faced barriers to attending or completing their education due to a lack of affordable housing in the area.
