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“Mixed” recovery for New Zealand institutions

The PIE News

International student numbers have continued to increase in New Zealand since borders reopened in July 2022, but student visa rates are still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. The head of Education New Zealand has described the country’s recovery since borders reopened as “variable at best”.

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New Zealand university funding boost “won’t solve all problems”

The PIE News

New Zealand’s government has allocated an additional NZ$128 million (USD $78 million) in funding to universities as international enrolments remain below pre-covid levels. Sector body Universities New Zealand welcomed the announcement with chief executive Chris Whelan describing the move as “extraordinarily helpful”.