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  • Auckland Agency Group progresses student well-being initiatives

    AAG Chair Isabel Evans, Director of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Auckland, says more than 60 per cent of international students currently study in Auckland.

    “The AAG group was established to build cross-agency government leadership in the Auckland region,” she says.

    “We also wanted to ensure that agencies on the ground in Auckland are collaborating effectively.”

    Education members of the AAG include the MOE, Education New Zealand (ENZ), New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and Tertiary Education Commission. Other government agencies include New Zealand Police, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Immigration New Zealand, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Social Development and Office of Ethnic Communities, Waitemata and Auckland District Health Boards and the Human Rights Commission. Auckland economic growth agency ATEED also plays an important role.

    Ms Evans said the AAG was involved in stakeholder engagement in August which contributed to a draft International Student Wellbeing Strategy.

    “From this engagement, we identified a number of action areas. Since then, group members have been working on ways to improve the overall international student experience in Auckland, with the potential to roll these out nationally if successful.”

    Below are some of the initiatives underway.

    • ATEED and NZ Police are working on a refresh of a safety video for international students. While it will be filmed in Auckland, its messaging will apply to students nationally, and should be available from early 2017.
    • ATEED is developing an International Student Experience programme in partnership with ENZ and industry partners.
    • Several agencies are looking at ways to improve the information available to international students and their families. Students are seeking more information on such topics as the true cost of living, insurance and what it covers, employment rights, health services and New Zealand culture.
    • Agencies are also looking at ways to provide more volunteer and internship opportunities for international students. ATEED and MBIE will also launch phase two of their job-ready graduate programme working with ICT grads specifically.
    • Several agencies are looking at ways to better support international parents, particularly those accompanying children who are studying at primary school here. These parents can be isolated and lonely. This support can also extend to the homestay parents who host international students.

    “These initiatives are a start, and the AAG members are enthusiastically collaborating to make sure that opportunities to enhance the international student experience are progressed,” says Ms Evans.

    She says the AAG’s work is aimed to enhance the service that international students receive from their education provider, rather than replacing it.

    For further information, please contact ENZ Acting Director, Student Experience, Sahinde Pala at Sahinde.pala@enz.govt.nz.

  • Around the world in five

    Canada

    Canada’s language sector looks to joint pathways to rebuild trust and growth

    Canada’s language education sector has been hit hard by a combination of pandemic disruption, policy change and closures, but a new Joint Pathway Program is emerging as a focal point for renewal.

    Global

    Five things we learned from this year’s International Student Barometer

    The latest edition of Etio’s International Student Barometer finds that a strong majority of students rate their study abroad experience highly. Career impact remains a primary driver of student decision making and the survey highlights room for continued improvement in career services and outcomes for foreign students

    Australia

    How many international students are studying in Australia?

    The PIE compiles the most recent data on the number of international students in Australia, including those in the post-graduate work stream, along with insights into the leading source markets.

    Germany

    Germany’s international student strategy pays off as the Big Four retreat

    For decades, the global map of international education looked remarkably stable. Students seeking a degree abroad overwhelmingly chose one of four destinations: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or Australia. Together, those countries built vast international education industries worth tens of billions of dollars annually. But the map is beginning to change.

    Malaysia

    IDP adds Malaysia to higher education portfolio

    Global higher education-focused agency group IDP Education has expanded its portfolio of destinations with the addition of student placements into Malaysia.

  • Wellington International Students Excellence Awards showcase the value of international education

    Established in 2016, the Wellington International Student Excellence Awards, held by WellingtonNZ, recognise high-achieving international students based in the Wellington region.

    Awardees included Academic Excellence Award winner and Whitireia NZ/WelTec student Matthew Hitchener from England, who was honoured for his project introducing pelvic binders to paramedic services in Wellington. Pelvic binders are commonly used overseas to compress the pelvis to prevent bleeding in those with a pelvic fracture. After a successful trial on a LifeFlight helicopter, the binders will soon be launched on all Wellington Free Ambulances.

    WellingtonNZ Workforce and Business Growth Manager, Matt Carrere, says the awards show both what the Wellington region can offer international students, as well as the vast contribution students make to the region in return.

    “Wellington is an interconnected, social and diverse region where international students learn and thrive. It’s unsurprising that many choose to remain here after their studies to pursue a career.”

    The awards also recognised individuals and organisations that work to welcome international students to the region.

    PhD candidate at Victoria University of Wellington, Anna-Marie White, received the Internationalisation Award – Domestic Student for organising regular PhD writing workshops (or ‘bootcamps’) with international students.

    She was nominated by a group of PhD candidates from around the world, who said: “Anna has expressed her manaakitanga to her international friends and has increased our feeling of home, our love of New Zealand, and our passion for our research. Bootcamp will always be the highlight of our PhD studies, and Anna is a member of the Wellington community that you can be incredibly proud of.”

    This year’s Internationalisation Workplace Award went to Wellington tech company MarginFuel for offering employment and internships to 20 international students and graduates.

    “MarginFuel offers the students opportunities to further their careers, and in return we have found the students are intelligent, hard-working and add a rich layer to our team culture,” CEO Andrew Pascoe says. “New hires especially comment on how culturally diverse we are, and how this adds so much to the organisation.”

    For the full list of winners, visit the WellingtonNZ website.

  • Supporting your international students

    Through our NauMai NZ resource, ENZ is continuing to provide up-to-date information and advice especially for international students. We encourage and welcome all international students in New Zealand to join NauMai NZ.

    COVID-19 testing

    COVID-19 related care – including diagnosis, testing and treatment – is provided free of charge to anyone who requires it, including international students. This is irrespective of citizenship, visa status, nationality, NHI number or level of medical insurance coverage. See more information on free COVID-19 testing. 

    Some countries require travellers to confirm a negative COVID-19 test before they leave New Zealand. If your student is in this situation and requires a test prior to departure, they can organise this through Healthline or their GP, but they will need to pay for it. See questions and answers on pre-departure COVID-19 testing.

    covid19.govt.nz has help and advice in several different languages, including simplified Chinese, Hindi and Korean. 

    Financial support

    This is a really difficult time for a lot of people financially, including some international students.

    The Assistance to Foreign Nationals Impacted by COVID-19 Programme opened on 1 July 2020. Any foreign national in New Zealand – including international students – may apply for this support if they are experiencing temporary hardship due to the effects of COVID-19.

    If they are eligible, students will receive support to help them meet basic needs like rent, electricity, food and clothing. Each applicant’s circumstances will be considered at an individual level to ensure support reaches those who need it most. Eligibility is established through a series of checks on visa and employment status, savings, outstanding debts and alternative sources of income or in-kind support.

    If you know of a student who is in need of temporary hardship support, please encourage them to apply at this link: https://foreignnationals.services.govt.nz/ 

    There may be opportunities for people, including international students, who are in extreme hardship to return home through the Foreign Nationals Programme. If you know of a student who wants to return home but can’t afford the flights, then please encourage them to apply to the Programme for this additional assistance.

    If they require assistance with translation support or have questions about criteria and eligibility, they can call 0800 RED CROSS and ask to speak with the Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri team.

    Visas

    Ongoing border closures and travel disruption around the world are making it challenging (and in some cases impossible) for students to return home. If you have international students whose visa is due to expire in the next few months and they are unable to leave New Zealand on the date originally planned, then please make sure they have applied for a new visa.

    If they do not apply for a new visa before their current visa expires, they will become unlawful and this will affect any future travel plans. Students also have the option of applying for the COVID-19 short-term visitor visa. 

    Read more on the INZ website.

    Embassy and consular assistance

    If you have an international student in hardship and their situation is not likely to improve in the medium to long term, then they are advised to consider all their options, including returning home.

    Students should contact their home country embassy in New Zealand for up-to-date information and advice on travel information or special requirements when returning home, such as medical certificates or quarantine arrangements. Read more information on embassies and consulates.

    Thank you for your ongoing support of international students in New Zealand and for sharing this information with them.

  • More than 1,000 delegates attend NZIEC KI TUA 2022

    NZIEC at a glance   

    • 1,065: Registered delegates, making this the biggest NZIEC ever  
    • 105: Sessions delivered across the week  
    • 101: Speakers   
    • 11: MCs and facilitators  
    • 8: Time zones that ENZ’s international team members joined sessions from   
    • 3: Studios in operation, in Pōneke Wellington, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Ōtautahi Christchurch 
    • 88%: Delegate satisfaction for keynote and plenary sessions (rated good or very good).

    “This was the largest NZIEC ever held, which shows the high level of interest in rebuilding the international education sector within Aotearoa New Zealand,” says Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) Chief Executive Grant McPherson.

    “I’d like to thank our line-up of keynote, plenary and breakout speakers, as well as everyone who took the time to attend. I hope all of our delegates were encouraged and inspired and gained a gem or two for the rebuild journey ahead.” 

    Prime Minister and Minister address conference delegates 

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recorded a special message for our sector. If you missed it during the conference closing session, take a moment to view it now.

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    Education Minister Chris Hipkins also addressed conference delegates and answered questions. Conference delegates can view this session on the event portal.

    New ingoa Māori  

    This year, to celebrate its 29th birthday, NZIEC was gifted a new ingoa Māori (te reo Māori name): NZIEC KI TUA. The name was inspired by the following whakataukī:  

     

    He rā ki tua.  

    Look positively toward the future,  Better times are coming.  

     

    Ki Tua is not about returning to the ‘status quo’. It’s about reconnecting to the world, finding a fresh perspective, and taking a new approach.

    “The adoption of NZIEC KI TUA reflects our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Maihi Karauna, the Crown’s Strategy for Māori Language Revitalisation,” Mr McPherson says.

    “NZIEC’s new name also reflects Aotearoa New Zealand’s distinct cultural identity and the importance of continuing to develop our sector’s annual conference.” 

    Sessions are still available  

    Registered delegates can watch or re-watch conference sessions from the event portal until Friday 16 September. 

    Conference highlights 

    Recognising the challenge facing the international education sector, the conference explored the theme of Towards Recovery: Reflect, Reconnect and Renew. 

    The programme started by reflecting on the sector’s pandemic experience, including moving reflections from international students and international education practitioners. Delegates explored student experience through the pandemic.

    The programme then shifted to reconnecting with the world. Delegates heard from Minister of Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, and New Zealand’s leading trade negotiator, Vangelis Vitalis. 

    Mid-week we turned our attention to renewal, and how our industry can seize the big opportunities and overcome the big challenges it faces. We explored the intersection of te ao Māori and international education, how we can develop global citizenship, approaches to innovation and diversification, and tackling the climate challenge.  

     

    Quotes that struck a chord 

      

    • “I learned a lot about love, I think. Love and care during this pandemic”  
      - Veena TK, Masters student from Malaysia, reflects on an unexpected aspect of her pandemic experience in Aotearoa.  

      

    • “I love my school canteen. You know especially butter chicken pie, they’re $4 each. Pretty good.”  
      – Year 13 student Chad (Min-Hyeok) Kang’s favourite go-to food spot in New Zealand is close to home.  

      

    • "I do want to thank everybody for their ongoing feedback and support and for the huge amount of resilience and persistence that we have seen across the international education sector. I do think there are some very, very exciting things ahead for us."  
      – Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister of Education, in his remarks to the international education sector.  

      

    • “Let me start first with the international context… we have war, we have plague, we have the famine and of course we have climate change as well”  
      – Vangelis Vitalis discusses contemporary challenges in the international arena. 

      

    • “Knowledge wasn’t retained for status, it wasn’t a choice. Often it was associated to the wellbeing and betterment of our people” 
      – Sharlene Maoate-Davis talks about how education is conceived and valued from a te ao Māori perspective.  

      

    • “Six months in a leaky boat has a whole new meaning to me”  
      – Abbas Nazari on his experience prior to being rescued by the MV Tampa. More seriously, he offered these remarks: “The essence of my talk is very simple… in life there are obstacles and challenges that fall across your path. Despite all these challenges, there is always light at the end of the tunnel.” 

      

    • “The weight of the past is constantly fighting with the pull of the future and the push of the present to try and kill innovation”  
      – Melissa Clarke-Reynolds on organisational immune systems’ reactions to innovation.  

      

    • “Changing your world is your critical contribution to changing the world”  
      – Dr Kennedy Graham on how you can contribute to the climate challenge.

    Stay tuned to next month’s E-News for more details on NZIEC KI TUA 2023.

  • A message to our students and their families

    Our focus at this time is on supporting the families and communities affected by the attack and making sure people feel safe and secure – public safety is the top priority for the New Zealand Police and the New Zealand Government. 

    People everywhere in New Zealand are coming together to ensure that New Zealand remains an inclusive, caring country.

    The attack is an assault on the values of New Zealanders – values of international friendship, tolerance and kindness. International education has a powerful role to play in this, and we value the diversity and perspectives all our international friends bring to New Zealand.

    The following services are available, and we encourage you to access them if required:

    New Zealand is committed to making sure all international students feel safe and well, and that the country remains a welcoming and open society:

    • The New Zealand Government’s pastoral care requirements are world leading and set high expectations for the support of international students. The requirements ensure education providers are providing support, information and counselling services. Also, that students are safe and properly cared for.

    • New Zealand’s International Student Wellbeing Strategy includes a focus on health and wellbeing, and inclusion, and funds initiatives that support these aims.

    • The New Zealand International Education Strategy 2018-2030 is focussed on delivering excellent education and student experience, and ensuring international students are welcome and safe.

    Noho ora mai (stay well, look after yourself).

     

  • Updated timeframe for the re-opening of New Zealand's borders

    Note: The information in this story was correct at the time of publication, however, some steps in New Zealand's border reopening plan have now been brought forward. Click here to check the current border reopening steps.

    “To slow the rapid spread we have seen overseas, we are pushing out the start of non-MIQ travel until the end of February 2022”, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said. 

    You can read the full announcement from the Government here.

    The Government has not yet announced the date from which any specific group of foreign nationals, such as international students, will be able to travel to New Zealand or apply for visas to do so.

    Until then, New Zealand’s current border settings will remain in place. Most people outside New Zealand cannot apply for a visa unless they have a border exception. There are limited border exceptions for international students.

    New Zealand suspended most offshore visa applications from August 2020 and that suspension currently extends to August 2022. The Government may decide to lift the suspension, in whole or in part, before August 2022 – in line with its decisions on the stages of the border re-opening.

    It is Education New Zealand’s view that it is better for international students, education providers and agents to wait for certainty on border entry conditions before making new plans or commitments to students.

    At this stage, in most cases, if international students who are now in New Zealand leave, they will not be able to return to the country for the start of the 2022 academic year. They will need to wait to apply for visas and to travel to New Zealand until the dates the Government sets for them to do so.

    At Education New Zealand we understand how much international students and education providers have been through during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We will keep students and providers up to date with the Government’s decisions as they are announced.

    We are looking forward to welcoming international students back to New Zealand.

    More information

    Find out more about visas from Immigration New Zealand if: 

    Find out more about New Zealand’s response to COVID-19:

     

  • Around the world in five

    Chile 

    Māori and Mapuche concert at UAHC 

    China 

    Build a strong security line during study abroad-China Overseas Chinese Network 

    The 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand marks a new chapter in educational cooperation 

    India 

    University Of Auckland: University Earns Double Top Ranking for Sustainability 

    University of Waikato Announces Scholarships Worth NZ$ 500K for Indian Students 

    To greener pastures? 

    Indonesia 

    New Zealand Education Minister shares tips when facing the pressures of studying abroad 

    Third Year, KIWI Challenge 2022 Entrepreneurial Competition is back 

    South Korea 

    Right time to elevate New Zealand-Korea educational partnership: minister 

    Incheon City Education Bronze Asia International Education Institute signs business agreement with New Zealand Education Promotion Agency 

    Thailand 

    Ch8 ENZ, in collaboration with nearly 50 leading New Zealand educational institutions, organized the "New Zealand Education 2022" event 

    New Zealand Education Guidance with Scholarships Free Registration 5 Nov 2022 

    United States 

    Two-thirds of colleges plan to grow efforts to reach foreign students and expand their global presence 

    University of Richmond gets ahead of International Education Week with New Zealand ‘gumboot throwing’ 

    Outbound US study abroad down 91% 

    Viet Nam 

    PM Ardern meets Prime Minister of Viet Nam for Prime Ministers’ Summit 

    More learning opportunities for students with New Zealand Schools 

    Vietnam, New Zealand Agreed to Expand Cooperation 

    Nearly 1,000 students participated in the New Zealand Education Fair 2022 

    ENZ: Connection through education 

    How has New Zealand's advanced education changed young people? 

    Things I wish I knew before studying in New Zealand 

    International 

    Agents: demand set to ‘exceed’ pre-pandemic level 

    Immigrants and international students boost exports 

    It is a wonderful time to be international students 

    Australian visa grants to Indian subcontinent students plummet 

    Survey shows growth in climate-related university courses 

    New Zealand 

    International student opens up on loneliness of studying in NZ 

  • Around the world in five  

    India  

    Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta off to India to promote education, trade, tourism  

    New Zealand Foreign Minister Hon Nanaia Mahuta is currently in India promoting New Zealand’s education, trade, and tourism interests. 

     

    The United Kingdom 

    From celebration to despair over international students 

    As demand soars for international education in England, reports of changes to post study work rights for international students is causing concern for the education sector.  

     

    International  

    Industry leaders share their 2023 international education predictions  

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao Chief Executive Grant McPherson shared his 2023 goals and predictions for key international education trends alongside other leaders in the sector.  

     

    Nepal seeking to become international education hub 

    Nepal is vying to become a hub for international education, according to the Minister of education Shishir Khanal. 

     

    New Zealand  

    Chinese students rush to return to New Zealand campuses after distance study crackdown  

    China has reversed its temporary rule allowing foreign universities to deliver online courses to students within China, thousands of students are expected to arrive in New Zealand quickly for semester one of the year. 

  • COVID-19 update for education providers

    Thank you for your ongoing support and care for international students at your institutions.

    Please read below for the latest advice from the Ministry of Education for Alert Level 4. For information especially for international students, visit the COVID-19 page on NauMai NZ.

    Advice for COVID-19 cases in tertiary education providers or accommodation

    Read the latest guidance in the Ministry of Education 23 August Tertiary Provider and International Bulletin

    Guidance for school hostels for all alert levels - Ministry of Education

    International students are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination

    As a reminder, international students, as temporary visa holders, are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as part of New Zealand's national vaccine programme.

    The Government has expanded the list of essential workers eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination to include people who work in accommodation services (including tertiary accommodation providers). Children aged 12-15 are also now eligible for the vaccine.

    Full details are available on the Unite against COVID-19 website: COVID-19 vaccines | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)

    Stress counselling and support

    During this time, it's natural to feel emotionally and physically drained.

    You’re not alone in this and you don’t need to cope on your own. Friends and family members can help you to cope.

    You can also get help and information from:

    • your education provider
    • your GP or local community health centre
    • Youthline at 0800 376 633 or youthline.co.nz
    • Need to Talk by calling or texting 1737

    In an emergency always call 111.

    Information in different languages and the Golden rules for Alert Level 4

    Information is available in a variety of languages on the Unite against COVID-19 website, including Chinese, Hindi, and Japanese.

    The Ministry for Ethnic Communities | Te Tari Mātāwaka have released videos in different languages about the ‘Golden rules for Level 4’. Please  share this link to the videos with your networks to support our community.

    Financial support for businesses

    The Government has activated a range of supports for businesses. Find out what financial support you can get for your business on the Unite against COVID-19 webpage.

    https://covid19.govt.nz/business-and-money/financial-support/financial-support-for-businesses

    Student Hardship for International Learners

    There is also support available for international students which is available below:

     

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