From the CE: Successful start to packed promotions season

Kia ora koutou,  

We are diving into the busiest and most energising time of year – promotions, recruitment, and global engagements are in full swing.   

In late August, ENZ teamed up with around 65 New Zealand education providers to successfully deliver our flagship New Zealand education student fair and education agent seminar in Bangkok.  

It was fantastic to see record attendance at the fair that offered prospective students and parents hands-on experience of New Zealand’s learner-centred teaching style through five simulated classrooms. Don’t miss the full story about the impact of our promotions in Thailand in this newsletter. 

Earlier this month, I was pleased to represent New Zealand and support international education in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the EAIE: European Association for International Education Conference 2025, which is among the most important global gatherings for international educators, government agencies, and academic leaders.  

The conference was a valuable opportunity for New Zealand education providers to connect with peers, promote our offerings, and build meaningful partnerships. 

With all eight universities and UP Education exhibiting at the New Zealand pavilion, we packed the week with meetings, events, and brand-building — forging new partnerships and showcasing the strength of our education system. 

In London, I joined a thought-provoking panel discussion on evolving student demand at the ICEF Monitor Global Summit. It was an insightful discussion that prompted some great questions from the audience about the opportunities and challenges in this area for New Zealand.  

Preparations are now in full swing for our attendance at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education (CACIE), where New Zealand is proud to be Country of Honour for 2025.  

The conference is a prime opportunity to highlight our education partnerships in China and reaffirm our commitment to future collaborations with China.  

I look forward to sharing more about our planned conference engagements in my next update – stay tuned! 

Ēhara tāku toa i te toa takatahi, engari he toa takitini 

Our strength does not come from us alone but as a collective  

Ngā mihi nui,   

Amanda Malu   

Chief Executive