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  • New Zealand education roadshow connects Indonesian students with high-quality study options

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao strengthened engagement with students and families in Indonesia through a successful 2026 Study with New Zealand Roadshow across five major cities.

    In early February, ENZ, New Zealand universities and pathway providers travelled across Indonesia to showcase New Zealand’s world‑class education offering and help students make confident, informed decisions about studying in New Zealand.

    Building confidence and awareness across Indonesia

    The roadshow activities were delivered in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bandung, Surabaya and Semarang, demonstrating New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Indonesian students as they explore international study pathways.

    Through engaging presentations and direct conversations with institutional representatives, students, parents and teachers gained insights into New Zealand’s academic environment, student support systems, campus life, scholarship opportunities and everyday living experience.

    Strong participation from universities and pathway providers

    All eight New Zealand universities took part in the roadshow series, alongside pathway providers UP Education, University of Canterbury International College (UCIC) and University of Waikato College, which provide key transition routes into higher education.

    The programme included visits to seven schools across the five cities through mini‑fairs and presentations, as well as city‑wide Study with New Zealand expos that attracted more than 1,000 attendees.

    Strengthening New Zealand’s presence in the market

    ENZ Regional Director Asia (excluding China) Ben Burrowes highlighted the importance of consistent in‑market engagement.

    “New Zealand offers something genuinely special, a mix of quality education, innovative thinking, and a strong focus on student wellbeing. By being here and meeting students and families directly through these roadshow activities, we not only get to show what makes New Zealand different but also build stronger brand awareness. It’s one of the best ways to help Indonesian learners feel confident when choosing New Zealand for their studies abroad,” Ben said.

    Collaboration with partners

    The Study with New Zealand roadshow is co‑funded between ENZ, participating universities and pathway providers. ENZ’s education agent partners SUN Education Indonesia, ICAN Education and Alfalink supported the delivery.


    Representatives from ENZ, New Zealand universities and pathway providers with Jakarta high school students following a mini‑fair event

    Attendees at one of the Study with New Zealand expos in Jakarta, reflecting strong interest from Indonesian students and parents in New Zealand’s education offerings

     

  • Reflections from English Teachers in South Korea

    In January 2024, six New Zealand teachers were selected to spend part of their summer season teaching English in South Korea as part of the New Zealand Korea FTA Partnership English Language Training Programme.  

    This programme is supported by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) who assists with the teacher recruitment process. This was one of the key KNZFTA programmes recently discussed during the South Korea Government delegation visit to New Zealand late last year.  

    The group of six New Zealand teachers selected to teach English in South Korea in January. From left, Jane Bassett, Food Technology Teacher from Havelock North Intermediate School, Sharon Powell, English Teacher from Long Bay College in Auckland, Kara Shortland, Acting Team Leader (Bilingual) from Whangārei Intermediate School Te Tai Tokerau. Glenn Cheyne, Head of Learning Area Social Sciences from Nayland College in Nelson, Gordon Sim, Social Science teacher from Hillcrest High School in Hamilton, and Dan Greer, Social Studies/Drama teacher from Logan Park High School in Dunedin.

    Kay Lee, ENZ Senior Market Development Manager – Korea, said that it was an absolute pleasure to see New Zealand teachers continue to travel to South Korea to teach English during their summer break.  

    “There are so many positive outcomes from the running of this cross-cultural programme for both the Korean students and the New Zealand teachers participating.  

    "On one hand, the students get the opportunity to hone their English language skills while experiencing the New Zealand teaching style, learning more about New Zealand, including its culture and education system. Meanwhile, while teaching English and serving as ambassadors of a New Zealand education, the teachers can immerse themselves in Korean life for a few weeks, seeing new sights, trying new food and making new friends.  

    Gordon, Jane, and Dan, sampling Korean cuisine at the end of the teaching day.

    "Our Korean government partner for educational programmes, EPIS, has acknowledged ENZ for its significant contribution to the programme’s success through effective teacher recruitment. These positive outcomes are testament to the strength of our NZ-Korea Government-to-Government partnership,” added Kay.  

    Upon their return to New Zealand, two of the teachers who are trained in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), shared their experiences with ENZ. Read on to hear about the reflections from their two weeks abroad.... 

    Jane Bassett (지안 (Jian) from Havelock North Intermediate School with her students.

    Jane Bassett is a Food Technology teacher at Havelock North Intermediate School and said that the experience of exchanging cultures whilst teaching in an overseas classroom environment was an absolute privilege.  

    “Our students were aged 14 – 17 years old and came from all over South Korea with family backgrounds in the Agricultural and Fisheries industries. Each student had been awarded a scholarship from the Korean government to attend the two-week intensive English programme organised by the Hyundai Research Institute. 

    "The Institute went above and beyond in their efforts to ensure an incredible experience for both the students and our group of teachers.   

    “The teaching programme included a wide range of modules and as well as English grammar, we covered lessons on New Zealand culture, history, tourism, agriculture, sports, famous New Zealanders, and school life.  My class was also exposed to the New Zealand Technology curriculum and was tasked with developing a new snack product. As part of the project, I introduced them to several New Zealand snacks and Kiwi classics such as WeetBix, Marmite and Watties Baked Beans, to varying degrees of enjoyment!”  

    Students were encouraged to speak in English throughout the day via fun-games, readings, conversations and plays so that the teachers could fine-tune their English to help them become more fluent with more natural English phrasing.  

    "We also explained aspects of Māori culture and the significance of pepeha (way of introduction). The students, who were from agricultural and fisheries backgrounds, were quickly able to identify their  own awa (river) and maunga (mountain), showing their own personal connection to their land.”   

    Jane said that a personal highlight was being able to spend her birthday in Seoul learning about Korean cuisine through a cooking class on kimchi making and tea ceremony in a traditional house. She admitted that this was an appropriate birthday experience for a New Zealand Food Technology teacher! 

    She summed up the experience by saying that the group of teachers gained a greater understanding of cultural diversity and appreciation of the challenges learning English poses for new learners, learnings which they will take home with them.  

    “We really hope that our students will remember their experience as fondly as we will and that they will look to study and visit New Zealand in the future.” 

    Drama and Social Studies teacher, Dan Greer, of Logan Park High School with three of his students.

    Dan Greer, is a drama and social studies secondary school teacher from Logan Park School in Dunedin. He joined Jane as one of the six teachers selected to travel to South Korea, his second experience as an English language teacher in South Korea, having taught in Ulsan 12 years ago.   

    “I had such an amazing time participating in the Hyundai Research Institute’s programme. It was great to have other quality teachers on this experience with me and we were able to work together, mixing up the style of teaching and activities. I had the more beginner level class, and as a drama teacher we added games to my traditional English teaching. The students really enjoyed it, and it gave them more confidence to give things a go”. 

    Dan reflected on the fact that there was one practice of teaching English in Korea that he had often thought was a little unfair, that being the naming of Korean students with English names.  

    “As an English teacher in Korea, you are often asked to name Korean students with English names. Sometimes this is because they want them, sometimes it is because they ’have’ to, and for many it is because westerners find Korean names hard to pronounce. I have named nine children in my life, one being my daughter and the other eight have been my Korean students”. 

    Dan used this practice as a topic of discussion in class one day and shared his opinion that it had not always felt right to him as he felt that if Korean students were taking the time to learn the English language, that teachers should make an effort in return.  

    He then asked his students whether English teachers should have Korean names. This prompted them to ask many questions about Dan including who he is when he is not “Dan the teacher”, his whakapapa, and the meaning of his name in English.  

    Dan said “You can imagine my surprise when my students were all waiting for me when I arrived the next day. One wonderful student then stood up and using perfect English gifted me a Korean name. I was no longer just “Dan the Teacher,” but also now 도혁 (Dohyuk), which meant I was ‘leading them to a bright path’.   

    “This was such a humbling experience that I will cherish forever. For me, this is what makes teaching and life so special,” added 도혁  (Dan). 

    If the Korean organisers decide to run the NZ-Korea FTA Partnership English Language Training Programme in the future, ENZ will continue to share the applications with NZ school teachers through the Asia NZ Foundation and Schools International Education Business Association (SIEBA).  

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  • Palmerston North’s education connections with Viet Nam

    The MoA signing is the latest development in the education relationship between Palmerston North and Ho Chi Minh City – an earlier agreement signed in 2014 had expired in 2019. Unlike the 2014 agreement, which only included a few education providers in Palmerston North, the renewed MoA captures a much broader range of institutions, from schools to tertiary providers.  

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao had helped to sustain this relationship in 2020, through the NZ Global Competence Certificate initiative. The Central Economic Development Agency and the Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) teamed up with ENZ to offer scholarships for 50 secondary school students in Manawatū and Ho Chi Minh City to increase their global competency – read more here. 

    The new MoA was signed by Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith on behalf of PNCC and Deputy Director from Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Education and Training, Duong Tri Dung. It was witnessed by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Van Trung, New Zealand Ambassador Tredene Dobson, and representatives of ENZ. 

    “Education arrangements like this help to further strengthen these ties. Building on sustained and increasing interest from New Zealand education providers to engage with institutional counterparts in Ho Chi Minh City, this will open a new chapter for collaboration and success for the respective cities,” Ms Dobson said.  

  • First research projects funded through NZ Centre at IIT Delhi

    Ten projects will each receive seed funding of USD10,000 for one year, half funded by IIT Delhi and half by the New Zealand university involved. 

    The New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi was established in February 2020 as a focal point for joint academic activity between New Zealand's eight universities and IIT Delhi.  

    The purpose of the Centre is to promote relationships of understanding and co-operation across diverse fields of academic and other sector engagement between New Zealand and India. One of the Centre’s key objectives is to promote joint research projects among IIT Delhi and New Zealand universities in thematic areas of research important for both countries.  

    Below is the list of funded projects: 

    • Design of an electron cyclotron resonance based magnetically steered plasma thruster – IIT Delhi and University of Auckland  
    • Utilisation of Ammonia in a Spark-Ignition engine – IIT Delhi and Victoria University of Wellington    
    • Study on beam-to-column connections of cold formed steel portal frames for low-cost sustainable construction – IIT Delhi and University of Auckland   
    • Andreev reflection in twisted bilayer graphene junctions: effect of magnetic field – IIT Delhi and Victoria University of Wellington    
    • Deciphering the genome wide DNA methylation and transcriptomic signature of hypoxia in meningioma – IIT Delhi and University of Otago     
    • Discovering novel long non-coding RNA associated with epigenetic signatures colorectal cancer and dissecting their role in tumour heterogeneity – IIT Delhi and University of Otago  
    • Adaptive Drone swarms for precision agriculture and wildlife conservation – IIT Delhi and Auckland University of Technology     
    • Understanding exit choice behaviour in metro stations using virtual reality – IIT Delhi and Massey University   
    • Digital twin base health management of wind turbine power train – IIT Delhi and Victoria University of Wellington     
    • Building Code checker model on BIM structural plans using AI approach – IIT Delhi and Victoria University of Wellington.   

    You can read more about the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi here.  

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  • ENZ strengthens applied education connections in Viet Nam through targeted engagement

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) has successfully delivered a targeted engagement programme in Viet Nam for New Zealand’s ITP and PTE sector, supporting providers to build connections, raise profile and position applied education as a strong pathway for Vietnamese students.

    Delivered from 29 March to 5 April 2026, the eight‑day programme spanned four key cities and marked the first sector‑specific, ENZ‑led initiative focused on applied and work‑integrated education in Viet Nam.

    Strengthening sector visibility and connections

    The programme was strategically designed to lift awareness of New Zealand’s applied education offering and to support providers to engage more deeply with the local education system. ENZ led a structured programme of in‑market activity, including:

    • networking sessions with education agents and applied education partners
    • targeted school visits, reaching around 350 students through career‑focused engagement
    • student‑facing outreach activities
    • a country briefing and a high‑level meeting with the Department of Vocational Education under Viet Nam’s Ministry of Education and Training.

    ENZ also worked closely with selected market partners to amplify reach and impact, with partner‑led activity including additional agent meetings, student engagement events and education workshops.

    Above: Representatives from New Zealand education institutions provided career guidance to students at various high schools

    Strong market response and growing awareness outcomes

    Market response throughout the programme was consistently positive, with strong interest from education agents, schools and students in applied and work‑integrated programmes. Key areas of interest included scholarships, tuition affordability, updated entry requirements for Vietnamese students, and post‑study work opportunities that support longer‑term career outcomes.

    The programme also delivered strong media results that significantly strengthened awareness of New Zealand’s applied education offering and reinforced positive perceptions of its education quality and experience in Viet Nam.

    Building momentum in Viet Nam

    ENZ’s Market Manager – Viet Nam, Van Banh, said the programme is helping build momentum and setting New Zealand’s vocational education sector up for sustainable growth in Viet Nam.

    “The response we have seen in Viet Nam has been very encouraging. Education agents, schools and students are showing strong interest in New Zealand’s applied and work‑integrated education, particularly around scholarships, affordability and clear pathways to employment,” Van said.

    “The strong media coverage from this programme has also helped lift awareness of what New Zealand offers, reinforcing its positive attributes around quality, employability and accessibility. We’re looking forward to building on this through targeted digital activity and local storytelling.”

    Building on this momentum, ENZ will deliver a follow‑up digital campaign featuring local influencers and stories from alumni and current students to further amplify the visibility and impact of New Zealand’s ITP and PTE sectors.

  • Indonesian events see strong interest from agents, students, NZ alumni, and scholarship applicants

    In late January, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) and all eight New Zealand universities joined forces to promote New Zealand's education offerings in Surabaya and Jakarta, Indonesia. The collaboration between ENZ and the universities aimed to strengthen ties with Indonesian education agencies, school counsellors, and alumni, fostering future partnerships and enhancing the visibility of New Zealand as a preferred destination for international education. 

    ENZ and the New Zealand universities organised a series of promotional activities in Surabaya on 24 January that saw participation from 11 agencies and school counsellors representing six schools. The promotional activities continued in Jakarta the next day, where representatives from 22 education agencies and 18 schools further demonstrated enthusiasm and interest in a New Zealand education. ENZ’s Regional Director for Asia (excluding China), Ben Burrowes and Market Manager (Indonesia and Malaysia), Naluri Bella, also had engagements with key agencies, such as Fortrust Education and SUN Education, across the two days.  

    Ben Burrowes said that the two events served to reconnect the universities with Indonesian agents and schools and proved an excellent opportunity for the institutions to showcase the diverse range of academic programmes available in New Zealand. 

    “The two events provided a platform for open discussion, idea exchanges and the exploration of potential partnerships that were focused not just on recruitment but also on building sustainable collaborations that would benefit both New Zealand institutions and Indonesian students seeking quality education abroad,” said Ben.  

    “A great example of such potential partnerships is how one school has already followed up saying they’d like to invite the universities back for a ‘New Zealand day’ event, 

    “These discussions come at an opportune time as ENZ continues to firm up its Indonesia strategy for the next financial year,” added Ben.   

    Following the university events, on 27 January, ENZ co-hosted a New Zealand Alumni Day with New Zealand Inc agencies. The event included information sessions on New Zealand scholarships, ranging from the New Zealand Manaaki scholarships and the Indonesian government scholarships such as LPDP (Indonesia’s Institute of Education Fund Management) and Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (ISMA), attracting around 100 potential leads. This initiative aimed to guide and inspire prospective students in their pursuit of educational opportunities in New Zealand.  

    ENZ and NZ Inc also witnessed the launch of the New Zealand - Indonesia Alumni Association during the Alumni Day. The Association serves as a networking platform for connecting New Zealand alumni in Indonesia, fostering a supportive community and providing ongoing resources for professional and personal development. The event concluded with a networking dinner, providing a relaxed and informal setting for alumni to connect with each other and with representatives from New Zealand universities.  

    ENZ’s Naluri Bella moderating the alumni sharing session featuring alumni from different scholarship schemes at the New Zealand Alumni Day on 27 January 2024. From left to right: Nur Khaririyatun – Lincoln University, Master of Management of Agribusiness (Ministry of Agriculture scholarship), Alifia Sabila Putri – University of Canterbury (IISMA Scholarship), Moses Gregory Ginting – University of Auckland, Master of Energy (LPDP Scholarship).

    Agents in Jakarta engaged in interactive games to deepen their understanding of the beautiful and diverse landscapes and culture of Aotearoa New Zealand.

    ENZ’s Ben Burrowes speaking at the New Zealand Alumni Day, highlighting the benefits of Study in New Zealand in front of the potential students.

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