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10 December 2025 at 3:35 pm

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Education New Zealand Chief Executive Amanda Malu steps down

Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao Board Chair Tony Gray announced today that Amanda Malu has decided to move on from her role as Chief Executive.

2 December 2025 at 9:00 am

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International education drives NZ$4.5 billion economic boost as sector grows with strong public support

New Zealand’s international education sector continues its steady and balanced growth, contributing more than NZ$4. 52 billion annually to the economy and enjoying enduring public support for international students.  

According to latest Stats NZ data, education-related travel exports climbed to $4.

27 November 2025 at 2:20 pm

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Around the world in five

The United States 

OPT growth pushed USA to record high of international enrolment in 2024//25, but drop in new students this year 

The USA’s higher education section reached a new benchmark of 1.

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