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PIF Recipient: Te Kaihau Ltd
Te Kaihau Ltd, based in the Hutt Valley, is the organisation behind the Global Enterprise Experience (GEE), a well-known social enterprise proposal competition. For years, GEE has brought together eight-person virtual teams from around the world. Their challenge: to work together on a six-page business case for a profitable, self-funding business venture that addresses a United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and can get off the ground with limited capital.
In 2022 alone, GEE placed 1,100 participants from 131 universities and 98 other organisations across 72 countries onto global teams. Although many participants are tertiary students studying business or other courses, GEE teams are open to anyone, anywhere in the world, looking for a cross-cultural challenge.
From a highly successful foundation, Te Kaihau Ltd is planning to upgrade the Global Enterprise Experience into an even more impactful programme that builds lifelong links between Kiwis and emerging global learners, while making a real contribution to sustainable development. Thanks to an award of funding from the International Education Product Innovation Fund, managed by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), the upgraded GEE programme is on the way to becoming a reality.
The new ‘GEE Peer-Leader Plus’ programme is designed to supercharge the impact of the existing programme, which already develops an impressive set of skills in its participants: cross-cultural communication, teamwork, entrepreneurship and innovation to name a few.
Future GEE learners who opt into GEE Peer-Leader Plus will benefit from one-on-one leadership coaching, peer-group interactive webinars, online learning modules, and a microcredential in peer-leadership which will be assessed on performance.
As Te Kaihau Ltd explains, the upgraded programme aims to transform learners into peer-leaders. Instead of being passive recipients of knowledge, peer-leaders step up to make a difference where they can, no matter their ‘designated role’ in a workplace or other organisation. Peer-leaders are confident, can influence others, are action oriented, and can support designated leaders to make change.
A deeper, more immersive learning experience through the GEE Peer-Leader Plus programme will also leave learners in a better position to bring their sustainable business concept to life, or take other meaningful action on the UN SDGs.
Woven throughout the new learning experience is a uniquely New Zealand theme, which draws attention to New Zealand’s efforts on sustainable development and positions New Zealand as a leader in ‘manaaki leadership’, which uplifts and supports the mana of others.
To complement the upgraded GEE experience, a microcredential will be developed and offered to universities and other education providers. A microcredential – a short course that offers certification on completion – recognises achievement in a specific set of skills, competencies, and knowledge. The GEE Peer-Leader Plus microcredential will provide a way for education providers to incorporate peer-leadership into their international-focussed course offerings.
Over time, and using the GEE Peer-Leader Plus microcredential as a stepping stone, Te Kaihau Ltd hopes to build a full qualification in global leadership and innovation by 2025, with the GEE Peer-Leader Plus experience serving as one module. With GEE participants coming from 800 universities around the world, Te Kaihau Ltd has built a valuable network of learners and education providers. Now, with support from ENZ and the International Education Product Innovation Fund, the stage is set for the New Zealand-led GEE programme to supercharge its impacts, building peer-leaders around the world with the skills and capability to take action for a better future.
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Insights Accelerator - 3 things for 30 minutes for PTE and ELS providers
The goal of the Insights Accelerator sessions is to offer concise information and insights to support our PTE and ELS providers. By focusing on three things within 30 minutes, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) hopes to efficiently deliver useful takeaways while being mindful of busy schedules.
ENZ’s General Manager, Sector Engagement and Innovation, Wendy Kerr said that two Insights Accelerator sessions have been held so far and were well received by attendees.
“My team is constantly reviewing ways we can better engage with the sector and add greater value. With this platform, we hope that we can support providers in their strategic planning endeavours through the sharing of useful information about our services, as well as market insights.
“These sessions also provide an avenue for us to understand more about our customers. We will be hosting more of these sessions in the coming months so please keep an eye out for the invitation”, added Wendy.
For the launch session, Nick Sinclair, ENZ’s Global Brand Manager presented on the international advertising campaign: Learn New Every Day, and talked about the campaign rationale, channels and target markets, and campaign assets as well as where and how the sector can use these.
In the second Insights Accelerator, ENZ’s Director Insights Marie Clark presented information on ENZ Intellilab, including 2023 Ministry of Education Student Enrolment Data. Marie shared how providers can access Intellilab and the range of information available. The session also looked at the survey findings from the 2023 New Zealanders’ perceptions of the value of international education research and 2023 International Students Experience research.
If anyone missed the sessions, the slide pack and presentation can be accessed via the links below.
For further information, please contact Jane Yang, ENZ Business Development Manager – jane.yang@enz.govt.nz
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Around the world in five
Australia
From 1 July 2024, holders of a Visitor Visa in Australia will not be able to apply for a Student Visa onshore, in new rules announced by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Claire O’Neil MP. Temporary Graduate Visa holders will also no longer be able to apply for Student Visas onshore. According to the Minister, these changes are aimed at restricting visa hopping, “ending the loopholes that allow student and other temporary visa holders to continuously extend their stay in Australia”.
Europe
The European Council, composed of national ministers from each EU country, has accepted a recommendation from the European Commission (which proposes and implements policies for the EU), to increase opportunities for European youth to learn, train, and study in other parts of Europe as well as in non-EU countries.
Japan
The annual survey of The Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) was released in May, providing a baseline indicator of outbound mobility from Japan based on responses from a sample of 40 JAOS member-agencies. Top line results show that outbound student numbers have now recovered to 83% of pre-Covid levels however destination choices continue to shift for Japanese students, and more are choosing to study within Asia.
Latin America
Latin America has become a region of high interest as colleges and universities worldwide seek to diversify their international student population, steering away from the traditional recruitment markets such as Southeast Asia.
South Africa
After pandemic-induced turbulence in South Africa’s English Language Teaching sector, which saw a decline in memberships, school closures, and more, the country is witnessing a significant market recovery post-Covid.
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Discount for AIEC 2024 Melbourne – E-News special!
AIEC 2024 are offering New Zealand delegates a special rate for their upcoming conference in Melbourne from 22 to 25 October. This year’s theme, ‘the human element’, invites educators, researchers, policymakers and thought leaders to explore the multifaceted dimensions of human interactions across the international education landscape in this rapidly evolving digital era.
In amongst an action-packed programme, there are several New Zealand speakers presenting this year on topics relevant to New Zealand delegates that include:
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Brett Berquist from the University of Canterbury will speak in the session on: Diversifying Asian student cohorts: navigating constraints and maximising opportunities
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Hayley Shields from Edified NZ will be presenting in the session on: Expectations versus reality: insights into the international student journey
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Catherine Dunphy, Martin Hookham-Simms, from the University of Auckland, and Hayley Shields, Edified NZ are speaking in the session on: Designing an internationalisation framework through Indigenous values
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Monique van Veen and Elizabeth Zou, from the University of Canterbury will speak about: Engaging with the next generation: surprised and inspired by them
Anyone registering by the 30th of September will lock in the early bird rate (a saving of $150 off the standard rate).
Use code ENZ150@AIEC24 at the checkout to receive the rate. This is limited to the first 50 registrants and is applicable to Non-Client/Member Standard rate only.
Find out more, including the full programme of keynotes, workshops, sessions, plus social events and exhibition activations on AIEC's event website here - Australian International Education Conference | AIEC (idp.com)
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Around the world in five
Asia
While financially strained institutions in the U.S and UK reassess their models, Asia’s universities are reshaping global higher education, leveraging innovation and collaboration to address economic challenges. The shifting dynamics carry profound implications for how knowledge is produced, shared, and valued, raising the question of how it will ultimately redefine higher education worldwide.
Australia
The Department of Education in Australia has released six new guides and an overall framework to support innovative practice in international student engagement, covering areas such as mental wellbeing, community engagement, developing innovative programmes and supporting with accommodation.
Mexico
Study travel agents in Mexico are expecting a diversification of outbound trends in the year, while it is hoped that business to the traditional top destination of Canada will settle after a challenging year of policy changes and visa issues, according to delegates at the recent ST Alphe Secondary Focus Mexico City event.
New Zealand
News Editor of StudyTravel Network, Matthew Knott, shares comments from Executive Directors of English New Zealand and SIEBA, Kim Renner and John van der Zwan, along with Keri Ramirez, Managing Direcotr of Studymove on New Zealand’s international education recovery. A recent industry seminar on industry data claimed full recovery could come in 2025.
Sri Lanka
Perth-based Curtin University has officially launched a new branch campus in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. After establishing similar facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and Mauritius, Curtin University Colombo is the institution’s fifth global campus.
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Prime Minister’s Scholarship group round opening soon for applications
New Zealand organisations and institutions will soon be able to apply for this year’s group round of Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America.
This award is administered by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ), enabling New Zealanders to experience international education and continue to build and maintain key trade relationships between New Zealand and key Asian and Latin American regions.
Acting Group General Manager, International Marketing, Brand & Scholarships, Sahinde Pala, said the group programme is flexible, and applicants are encouraged to think creatively about their learning programmes.
“We invite organisations and institutions to design a learning experience that can give learners the chance to follow their passion, develop connections, and make an impact in our global and local communities” she said.
Successful past applications have included semester exchanges, language immersion, indigenous-to-indigenous exchange programmes, internships, and research projects.
Applications can be made by any education provider (including universities, institutions, wānanga, iwi, hapū, whānau, institutes of technology and polytechnics, and private training establishments).
About the scholarship
All citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand over the age of 18 can apply for the scholarship. Recipients do not need to be in tertiary education, as the programme aims to make international educational opportunities accessible to all New Zealanders.
The scholarships cover tuition fees for offshore institutions, and a contribution towards internship fees, flights, living, accommodation, and visas.
Since the programme’s beginning in 2013, at least 3810 scholarships have been granted to New Zealanders.
Applications are open from 26 February to 11 April, find out more by visiting the Prime Minister’s Scholarship website.
You can also email any questions to the ENZ Scholarships team at scholarship@enz.govt.nz.
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New Zealand tertiary institutions make strong connections in Indonesia
A series of education promotion engagements in Indonesia kicked off with a co-funded activity alongside local education agency ICAN Education that ran from 13 to 18 February.
The schedule was packed with student outreach, school visits and a New Zealand Application Day in both Jakarta and Surabaya.
All eight New Zealand universities, the Southern Institute of Technology, UC International College, Waikato College, UP Education and Le Cordon Bleu were involved in the roadshow.
Jakarta
The team began with visits to two international schools in the Greater Jakarta Area — BINUS School Serpong and Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School. These sessions gave students a chance to learn about New Zealand’s tertiary education system.
On 15 February, the New Zealand Application Day in Jakarta drew a crowd of around 435 students and parents. The event created a space for prospective students to speak with universities about undergraduate study options, application processes and life in New Zealand.
Crowds gathered around university booths, eager to learn more and take their first steps towards studying abroad.
Surabaya
In Surabaya, the New Zealand Application Day took place on 16 February, the event attracted 183 attendees.
The next day, institutions visited students at Cita Hati West and Cita Hati East schools. Engagement focused on introducing year 10 to 12 students to the New Zealand education system, helping them visualise study pathways and what student life in New Zealand looks like.
Connecting with education agents across Indonesia
Alongside student-focused activities, ENZ organised a series of agent networking events across Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Denpasar. These sessions formed part of the Study with New Zealand roadshow, which ran from 21 to 28 February and created space for deeper engagement between New Zealand providers and Indonesian education agents.
Each event aimed to strengthen relationships, share updates, highlight New Zealand’s unique offerings, and help raise visibility for New Zealand education among prospective students.
A range of education providers participated in the networking event, including University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, and UP Education.
Education agents play a matching game with New Zealand tertiary providers and the regions where they are based at a networking dinner in Jakarta.
ENZ Market Manager for Indonesia, Naluri Bella, presented the latest market promotional resources available to agents, followed by interactive quiz games hosted by New Zealand providers. These sessions were attended by around 30 agencies and gave agents the tools and confidence to market New Zealand as a study destination.
Naluri said that there is an appetite in the region for high-quality international education experiences.
“New Zealand is increasingly seen as a destination that offers both academic excellence and a welcoming, supportive environment,” she said.
“Our institutions were able to showcase not only their study options, but the unique values and lifestyle that set New Zealand apart,” Naluri added.
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From the CE: Purpose, Place and Partnership
Kia ora koutou,
I am pleased to report that the cross-agency work to develop an International Education Growth Plan for the Prime Minister and Ministers is progressing well.
In recent weeks, Education New Zealand has held a series of engagements with different parts of the international education sector to validate assumptions on supply and focus markets, and to better understand current system capacity and which interventions will enable quality, sustainable growth. This work continues at pace.
Last week, we were delighted to welcome to our Wellington office a visiting delegation of senior school leaders from the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education - East Asia Global Education Institute. At the mihi whakatau, I explained the Māori phrase Nau mai and the New Zealand way of showing hospitality and care (Manaakitanga) to visitors.
The visit was a valuable opportunity to reinforce New Zealand and its education institutions as trusted partners for South Korea. I am certain their stay, which included visits to New Zealand schools and vocational training institutes, will contribute to raising awareness of the New Zealand education system in their hometowns and strengthen ties with education providers here.
Later this month I will be travelling abroad for NAFSA, the world’s largest international education conference, which will be taking place in San Diego, California. The theme this year is Purpose, Place and Partnership, and it is one that resonates in a time of global uncertainty. I am looking forward to engaging with our sector partners and team in market, as well as showcasing New Zealand’s unique education offering to the world.
He whenua auaha tātou, he whai tikanga, he whai whakaaro tonu ki te hapori.
We are a country that is creative, practical and community minded.
Ngā mihi nui,
Amanda Malu
Chief Executive
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Update from Immigration New Zealand
Visa processing update
- From 01 January to 31 March 2025, student visas have been processed in 12 days (two and a half weeks) on average, compared to 24 days (five weeks) for the same period in 2024.
- Currently, international student visas are being decided in 10 days (two weeks) on average.
- The tertiary sector’s mid-year intake is almost upon us, and students need to apply for their visas now.
- Latest visa processing times can be found on the INZ website: Student visa wait times | Immigration New Zealand.
Reminders from Immigration New Zealand
The conditions of a student visa state that the visa holder must attend the programme of study at all times, at the place of study endorsed on the visa (unless there are genuine reasons for absences), and that they must make satisfactory progress in the programme of study.
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) receive a number of applications from students in New Zealand, who have poor attendance and/or progress, without any explanation of why.
If students do have poor attendance or progress, it is recommended that an explanation for this is provided up front with the application to avoid the need for INZ to request further information. This will prevent any delays in processing.
- All terminations of enrolment (ToE) must be submitted to INZ. This can be done through the INZ website: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/assist-migrants-and-students/assist-students/student-enrolment-termination
If you are refunding an international student’s fees, then the ToE form should be filled out, regardless of whether or not the student’s visa has been sighted by the provider.
- From 01 January to 31 March 2025, student visas have been processed in 12 days (two and a half weeks) on average, compared to 24 days (five weeks) for the same period in 2024.
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Charan overcomes obstacles to finally return to New Zealand study
Having to dig deep to overcome the disruption to his education caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, he recently returned to Lincoln University to pick up where he left off. He is part of the second cohort of 1000 international students able to come back to New Zealand to complete their studies after being caught offshore when border restrictions began in March 2020.
As Covid spread, the Indian student was recalled to New Zealand only six weeks into his semester exchange at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, but our border closed while he stood in line at Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport.
“It was pretty tense,” he says. “The flight I had initially booked was cancelled, so I had to book the next earliest flight which was at 7am the next day. I reached the airport around 2am but while waiting for my boarding pass, I received a call from New Zealand asking me not to board the flight as the borders were closing that night.”
Charan could not even get back to India, as the airports he would need to transit in were closed. At the time, he was in the third year of his Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree, with one year left to complete.
He says the staff at both universities were super-helpful and after many flurried emails and calls, it was agreed he could return to his studies at Wageningen. With no sign of the border opening in June he was granted permission to stay until the end of the year, and he managed to secure an extension to his Erasmus scholarship which funded his living costs.
“I decided I was going to treat what was happening as an adventure”
Covid disruption a stressful time
But the disruption came at a price. The high-achieving student failed his first test after the stressful experience at the airport. “It took me some time to accept what had happened. I just couldn’t focus on study.” But his second attempt was successful, and he never looked back.
“I decided I was going to treat what was happening as an adventure, and to make the most of my time in the Netherlands.”
By the end of 2020, Charan was still unable to return to New Zealand and he made the decision go home to India. “The first four months were pretty chaotic, but I was really blessed I could be with my family.”
He didn’t know how long he would be in India but was committed to getting back to Lincoln to complete his degree. “I didn’t want to study remotely. I decided it was better to have time off and then return to do my Honours year.”
In the end, it took another year and multiple attempts at securing a place in MIQ before he could return to New Zealand. “When they brought in the lottery system, I had to wake up at 3am each week to log in and try and secure a place. I’m still trying to look at the experience positively and I know that I have stories to share in the years to come!”
Charan arrived back in Christchurch in January and is excited to be underway with his Honours year. He is working with Professor Clive Kaiser at Lincoln University’s new Centre of Excellence for Potato Research and Extension.
Potato research of value internationally
He is researching the development of a rapid test for the identification of Candidatus Liberibacter in potato leaves and tubers. The bacterium causes Zebra chip, a disorder of potatoes which creates distinctive stripes in the flesh and poses a threat to commercial potato growers. Rapid identification of affected plants in the field will help reduce cost and wastage for the $1 billion potato industry in New Zealand.
“I was keen to be involved in this research because I like solving problems and this is a real-world problem with big implications here and overseas,” Charan says. “Potatoes are grown all around the world and almost every culture uses them as a staple part of their diet. So, this research will be of value internationally.”
Charan is eyeing a future in vertical farming, an intensive form of horticulture where crops are grown in trays indoors under controlled conditions and he hopes to one day run his own business.
He says studying at Lincoln has been “an amazing experience” where he has made friends with New Zealand students and other international students. “I learned a lot about different cultures from them.”
Charan describes the challenges that Covid has thrown at him as “daunting” but says that overcoming them has made him more resilient. He is grateful to be back on track with his international education in New Zealand, a place which “keeps you grounded and allows you to focus on your study”.
