New Zealand’s tertiary education faces a crisis following the pandemic. The government’s underfunding is leading universities to make large job cuts. This threatens the study of Asia and Asian languages at the university level. In recent years, New Zealand universities built a strong foundation in Asian studies. However, AUT, Otago, Massey, and Victoria University of […]

National has proposed a plan to enhance international education. The plan suggests increasing the working hours for overseas students in New Zealand from 20 to 24 hours per week. Additionally, it offers expanded work rights and quicker visa processing for those paying an extra fee. Penny Simmonds, National’s tertiary spokesperson, stated that this will raise […]

The Government has announced plans to make teaching methods for maths, reading, and writing the same across all schools. Education Minister Jan Tinetti said this change ensures that all students, no matter which school they attend, receive the same education. The current curriculum varies in teaching core subjects, causing differences between schools. The new rules […]

Overview: Each year, over 300,000 New Zealanders enroll in tertiary education institutions including universities, polytechs, and wānanga. Most domestic students receive government subsidies on their fees. Additionally, many students use Studylink, a service offering interest-free loans or student allowances. This year, universities faced funding deficits, leading to staff and student cuts. In response, the government […]

Te Pūkenga will axe 450 jobs and let a further 350 fixed-term contracts expire, under its revised restructure plan.

Tauranga to launch Māori local curriculum

Two wāhine Māori scholars will get the chance to pursue their studies overseas after winning the Fulbright Graduate and Scholar Awards.

Fifty students who would otherwise have been turned away from med school will now have the chance to become doctors.

The academic dreams of five Māori high school students from across the country are one step closer to reality thanks to the Te Ara a Kupe Beaton Scholarship.

Seven tertiary students from around New Zealand will travel to the Coromandel on May 8 for Hauora Taiwhenua’s first...