MEFS policy is to provide the highest standard of flight training at an affordable price with the emphasis on a total safety environment. It is our aim to make the training process as enjoyable as possible.
Guide to Living in New Zealand
A small, friendly country in the South Pacific with a population of just over 4 million, New Zealand comprises two islands. Coming to New Zealand will expose you to a variety of cultures as the country is virtually a melting pot of people from all corners of the globe. Known for its academic excellence, New Zealand is a much sought-after international student destination with its reputation as a politically secure and safe independent member of the Commonwealth.
Coming to a new country as a student is a exhilarating but also a slightly nerve-wracking experience, at the outset. But, be rest assured, the easy-going Kiwi culture and the stunning surroundings will soon win you over and your student life while in New Zealand will remain a cherished memory always.
As an introduction to New Zealand and its way of life, we recommend you go through the Ministry of Education's Guide to Living and Studying in New Zealand. This guide can be found at at the Ministry's website's (http://www.minedu.govt.nz/) International Education section. Its an invaluable resource allowing you to be better prepared as you get ready to move overseas and helping you know what to expect. Alternatively you can download it at the URL given below:
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation/ForInternationalStudentsAndParents/LivingAndStudyingNZ.aspx
Living and Training in Matamata:
MEFS is located in Matamata, a rural town with a population of just over 6000 people nestled at the bottom of the Kaimai Ranges, well known for its thoroughbred industry and dairy farming heritage. Matamata is internationally known as the location where Peter Jackson filmed "Hobbiton" for the Lord of the Rings movies. Since the launch of the Lord of the Rings movies and the subsequent opening of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours just out of town, Matamata has become a vibrant visitor destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.
The flying school is at the Waharoa airfield - about 6 kms out of town. Up-drafts from the Kaimai Ranges create ideal conditions for gliding, making Matamata a world-renowned gliding site. The Waharoa airfield is also a popular base for skydiving.
Settled in the mid-1830s, Matamta is surrounded by jaw-dropping locales. The Wairere Falls and the Heritage trail are must-dos, as is the Hobbiton Movie Set tours. Less than an hour away are Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua, where you can have your fix of the city-lights as well as indulge in adventure sports including rock climbing, white-water rafting... the list is endless.
A small, friendly country in the South Pacific with a population of just over 4 million, New Zealand comprises two islands. Coming to New Zealand will expose you to a variety of cultures as the country is virtually a melting pot of people from all corners of the globe. Known for its academic excellence, New Zealand is a much sought-after international student destination with its reputation as a politically secure and safe independent member of the Commonwealth.
Coming to a new country as a student is a exhilarating but also a slightly nerve-wracking experience, at the outset. But, be rest assured, the easy-going Kiwi culture and the stunning surroundings will soon win you over and your student life while in New Zealand will remain a cherished memory always.
As an introduction to New Zealand and its way of life, we recommend you go through the Ministry of Education's Guide to Living and Studying in New Zealand. This guide can be found at at the Ministry's website's (http://www.minedu.govt.nz/) International Education section. Its an invaluable resource allowing you to be better prepared as you get ready to move overseas and helping you know what to expect. Alternatively you can download it at the URL given below:
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/InternationalEducation/ForInternationalStudentsAndParents/LivingAndStudyingNZ.aspx
Living and Training in Matamata:
MEFS is located in Matamata, a rural town with a population of just over 6000 people nestled at the bottom of the Kaimai Ranges, well known for its thoroughbred industry and dairy farming heritage. Matamata is internationally known as the location where Peter Jackson filmed "Hobbiton" for the Lord of the Rings movies. Since the launch of the Lord of the Rings movies and the subsequent opening of the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours just out of town, Matamata has become a vibrant visitor destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.
The flying school is at the Waharoa airfield - about 6 kms out of town. Up-drafts from the Kaimai Ranges create ideal conditions for gliding, making Matamata a world-renowned gliding site. The Waharoa airfield is also a popular base for skydiving.
Settled in the mid-1830s, Matamta is surrounded by jaw-dropping locales. The Wairere Falls and the Heritage trail are must-dos, as is the Hobbiton Movie Set tours. Less than an hour away are Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua, where you can have your fix of the city-lights as well as indulge in adventure sports including rock climbing, white-water rafting... the list is endless.
