Welcome to the New Zealand Common Confidential Reference Form

Students: To request a reference please fill out the student form.Please carefully read the information provided so that you understand what is required

Teachers: Please log in to complete a reference on behalf of high school leavers to support their application for admission to New Zealand tertiary accommodation. References will only be accepted if submitted online. You are responsible for collecting students' evidence of permission to supply the confidential reference. You must obtain informed consent and ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 2020

To assist in in using the website please review our documentation on the help page.

Please note that the form can only be sent to the following institutions:

  • Victoria University of Wellington
  • The University of Auckland
  • Massey University - Wellington
  • The University of Waikato
  • The University of Otago
  • University of Canterbury
  • Lincoln University
  • Massey University - Albany (Auckland)
  • Massey University - Manawatu (Palmerston North)
  • Otago Polytech (Salmond College)
  • Otago Polytech (Student Village)
  • Ara Institute of Canterbury

Currently, school references are not required for pre-selection at AUT accommodation

If you have any enquiries or experience any issues, please send them to [email protected].

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