Buckland Homestay is a host family home at 2208 Buckland Road in Buckland, Franklin, south of Auckland, offering accommodation for international students. The site describes Buckland as a peaceful suburb close to the bustle of Auckland. It also says families in the area are often eager to share local knowledge and help students settle into life in New Zealand. The platform says it takes no commission, and payments are arranged directly between host and guest, with a built-in messaging system for contact before personal details are shared.
Students attending AUT or the University of Auckland can reach the city by bus, and the site gives the CBD as about 40 kilometres away, under an hour by bus. The Pukekohe town centre is nearby for cafés, restaurants and recreation, and the suburb has parks, local shops and community centres. The site says one host is currently available in and around Buckland, so check availability before you plan a stay.