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  • Priority international partners for ‘Team Christchurch’

    Three priority areas have been identified: Guangdong Province in Southeast China; The United States West Coast – Washington (including sister city Seattle), Oregon and California; and South Korea (including sister city Songpa-gu). Australia is also identified as a key partner. 

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao is one of many organisations who contributed to the new strategy, alongside the city’s tertiary institutions, ChristchurchNZ, Ngāi Tahu, the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, Christchurch International Airport Limited, Lyttelton Port Company, The Asia New Zealand Foundation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. 

    “It’s exciting to see international education as part of such a well-integrated approach that will benefit Christchurch and the wider region,” says ENZ’s Business Development Manager, Andy Walker, who is based in Christchurch. 

    “Personal friendships, increased cultural understanding, community connections, language skills, positive working relationships, economic growth – international education has a huge amount to contribute to the future development of international relationships for Christchurch. The efforts of the different sectors involved are amplified when we work together, and at ENZ we are looking forward to supporting this work with our international teams.”  

  • Matariki mā Puanga: Connecting people through learning

    For many iwi, Matariki is a time to remember people who have died, celebrate the present, and look to the future with hope. For others, Puanga marks the season. Together, they show the depth and diversity of Māori knowledge and traditions.

    Matariki and Puanga are special to Aotearoa New Zealand, but the stars also connect us with people around the world. The same star cluster is known as Subaru in Japan, Makaliʻi in Hawaiʻi, Mataliʻi in parts of the Pacific, and the Pleiades or Seven Sisters elsewhere. For many cultures it is linked to renewal, connection, and our relationship with the natural world.

    Across our international markets, these connections continue to be celebrated. From Matariki events hosted by New Zealand embassies and partners to conversations about similar cultural traditions in countries such as Japan, India, Korea and Thailand, Matariki provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships and share stories about renewal, community and learning.

    These shared values reflect the purpose of international education. Every learner who chooses Aotearoa New Zealand begins more than an academic journey. They get to know our people, places and unique bicultural identity. They also enrich our communities by sharing their own cultures, languages and perspectives. Education is a two-way exchange that builds understanding, strengthens relationships and creates lasting connections.

    For Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao, this is the spirit of Matariki mā Puanga. Our role is not only to connect students with study opportunities. It is also to connect people, cultures and communities. Whether we celebrate in Aotearoa New Zealand or with partners overseas, we share a uniquely New Zealand story that people from many cultures can connect with.

    As we celebrate Matariki mā Puanga, we are reminded that cultures may tell different stories about the stars, but many share the same hopes: to learn, to belong, to care for one another, and to build a better future together.

    Mānawatia a Matariki mā Puanga — let us celebrate Matariki and Puanga, embracing the connections that unite us across cultures, communities and the world.

  • Successful agent engagement and student recruitment drive in Malaysia

    The events aimed to gauge student interest in studying in New Zealand and deepen collaboration with education agents and schools.  

    To kick off the series, in early March, ENZ and representatives from New Zealand universities co-hosted a morning tea information session and focus group for Malaysian education agents in Kuala Lumpur.  

    The session promoted the ENZ resources available to support agents, and representatives from University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Massey University, University of Otago, and University of Waikato led a discussion exploring key messages that resonate with Malaysian students and parents, understanding the factors influencing destination choice and brainstorming strategies to strengthen New Zealand’s brand visibility.  

    The event brought together 11 agencies from across Kuala Lumpur.   

    Co-funded agent activity 

    ENZ supported three key education agencies from across Malaysia to undertake co-funded student recruitment activity.  

    In Selangor, AECC Global Malaysia and ENZ hosted a mini-booth fair at HELP International School – giving students the opportunity to interact directly with representatives from Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, the University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and the University of Waikato.  

    The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.

    The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.

    Over to Shah Alam, SELSET Education partnered with INTEC College to host an information session showcasing eight of New Zealand’s tertiary institutions.  

    INTEC College students heard from the Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Southern Institute of Technology, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and pathway provider, University of Canterbury International College.  

    Around 100 students were in attendance, and the session was followed by an opportunity for students to chat further with the study providers on show.    

    Students at INTEC College exploring New Zealand tertiary education study options.

    To close out the co-funded activity, ENZ made its first official visit to East Malaysia since before the pandemic. 

    ENZ and JM Education partnered to lead a series of school visits in late April Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.  

    Around 400 students attended information sessions across three schools. The events were led by the University of Auckland and University of Otago at Kota Kinabalu High School, Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah, and Maktab Nasional. 

    Attendees of one of the information sessions.

    ENZ Market Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia, Naluri Bella, said that partnering with agents for co-funding targeted activities helps enhance both agents and students’ awareness and understanding of New Zealand’s unique education offering.  

    “These collaborations not only build trust and commitment among agents but also positions New Zealand as a competitive and credible choice for Malaysian students,” she said.   

     

  • Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao welcomes new Board Chair

    The Minister of Education, Jan Tinetti, confirmed two new appointments to the Board of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao on 17 March. 

    Tracey Bridges has been appointed Chair for a three-year term from 1 April 2023. She succeeds Steve Maharey who will finish his term at the end of this month.  

    Read the Minister’s announcement here.  

    In addition, two existing Board members have been reappointed. Dr Linda Sissons for a third term until 15 March 2024 and Daniel Wilson to a three-year term. 

    Tracey Bridges has knowledge of regional economic development, and expertise in strategy, risk, and reputation management, and in social marketing. She is Chair of the Wellington Regional Economic Development Agency Limited (WellingtonNZ), co-founder of The Good Registry and sets on the Boards of Sky Stadium, Whānau Āwhina Plunket, the Wellfed NZ Trust and the Digital Media Trust. 

    Dr Dona (Therese) Arseneau has been appointed as a member for a three-year term from 1 April 2023. Dr Arseneau also has knowledge of economic development including international education’s contribution to regional economic development, and governance experience in the tertiary sector at the Ara Institute and the Open Polytechnic. She previously chaired Regenerate Christchurch and Enterprise North Canterbury. 

  • Smart cities and AI technology key focus for KIWI Challenge 2023

    The competition is designed to inspire youth across Indonesia to be engaged in entrepreneurial activities that address societal issues.

    The 2023 theme is “Reforming Indonesia’s mobility and smart cities using AI technology”.

    Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) organises the competition in collaboration with a New Zealand university and Kopi Tuli (Deaf Cafe), a deaf community in Jakarta. This year, ENZ is partnering up with Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to co-host the initiative.

    School groups are required to submit video entries to a judging panel made up of AUT academics and ENZ representatives. Submissions are reviewed by the panel and finalists selected. The students will then be supported through a number of workshops and mentoring by the AUT academics.  

    The participating academic from AUT is Senior Lecturer International Business, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Dr Taghreed Hikmet, who has expertise in smart cities and is passionate about mentoring and inspiring young future leaders. She has had close involvement in multiple programmes like YES, where she mentored young entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas. 

    Dr Hikmet says she is honoured to be involved this year.   

    “It is a delight to have the opportunity to inspire Indonesian students to think creatively about what the future can look like. The development of smart cities is about improving sustainability, creating opportunities for economic development and enhancing the quality of life for people, I’m looking forward to seeing the ideas students put forward,” she says. 

    ENZ Director Asia Ben Burrowes says that this initiative showcases New Zealand’s world-class education and academics in a meaningful way. 

    “Now entering its fourth year, KIWI Challenge has grown into a unique platform for New Zealand and our top academics to remain connected to Indonesian students in a way that is in touch with what matters to them. We continue to work with partners in Indonesia to identify the themes that resonate with students” he says.

    The winners of the competition will be announced on Saturday 25 November, the top three groups will be awarded vouchers worth IDR 2,000,000 – 10,000,000. 

    To date, the competition has attracted more than 1,000 Indonesian students through the programme and each year has showcased a New Zealand university and a particular theme. Previous university partners were Massey University (Tourism), Lincoln University (Agribusiness) and the University of Canterbury (Education Technology).  

  • International students cap off education experience with Mural

    Three students have rounded off their international education experience in Aotearoa New Zealand by teaming up with respected artists and local iwi to create a large street-side mural which celebrates the culture and diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau, their host city.

    In the first collaboration of its kind, international students Nikita Sharma from Unitec, and Celia Lee, and Jenny Zhong from Auckland University’s Elam School of Fine Arts, were chosen to design and paint one panel of a three-panelled mural after Study Auckland invited art students from tertiary institutions across the city to join the project.

    Nikita, who came from India to study in New Zealand, enjoyed working on the project along with Chinese-born New Zealander Jenny and Taiwanese international student Celia. “Our panel depicts diversity, inclusion and culture,” she says. “The project has given us the chance to give something back to the city and to the people who have welcomed us. We hope people feel a sense of connection to the artwork.”

    International students were given the opportunity to connect with local iwi

    The aim of the Study Auckland panel was to give international students the opportunity to connect with local iwi and work with respected local artists, including Hana Maihi of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, to explore what it means to make public art in New Zealand.

    To help with the design process, the students joined Hana in a three-day wānanga at Ōrākei Marae to immerse themselves in Māori history, and learn about the significance of the mural’s location in Te Tōangaroa, on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei owned land.

    Study Auckland business development manager Beth Leyland, who led the project, is thrilled with the outcome and says the students are too.

    “Auckland Unlimited’s Head of International Education Henry Matthews says the project truly reflects the principle of hospitality amongst the diverse cultures that make up our collective world right here in Tāmaki Makaurau.”

    The students’ panel was funded through a $20,000 grant from the Ministry of Education’s International Student Wellbeing Fund. The other two panels were designed and painted by Hana and Te Whetū Collective member Poi Ngawati to bring awareness to the rich Māori heritage and taiao (environment) on which the city was founded.

    Collectively, the three panels depict the importance of welcoming different cultures and diversity in Tāmaki Makaurau.

    The vibrant 12-metre-high mural, incorporates elements of biodiversity which were once part of the landscape of the area. The students’ panel includes the poutama, a well-known step-like pattern seen in tukutuku panels adorning the walls of wharenui.

    In 2019, 115,713 students from 180 countries enrolled to study in Aotearoa New Zealand, and became part of our communities. This injected $4.9b into our economy and supported more than 48,000 jobs. Just over 63,000 of those students were based in Tāmaki Maukaurau. The city currently hosts just under 13,000 international students.

  • Allocation priorities for student visa applications

    Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has changed the way they allocate international student visa applications from students in New Zealand, so they have more flexibility and can process these applications more efficiently during the summer processing peak.  

    INZ’s allocation priorities change from time to time to reflect current demands and will be posted on their website. You can view these allocation priorities here.  

    Tuition fee receipt reminder 

    When a student is in New Zealand (onshore) and submits an application for a student visa, it is a requirement to provide a tuition fee receipt with the application at the time of submission. 

    The approval in principle process is not available for students who are in New Zealand. Any onshore application should include evidence a student: 

    - has paid their tuition fees in full for one year or one programme (whichever is shorter); or 

    - that they are exempt from paying tuition fees and their education provider has confirmed this. 

    If the receipt is not provided with the application, then it has an impact on the processing and the application takes longer to be processed. For more information, you can find INZ's Student visa application information sheet for continuing international students here. 

    International education data  

    Every year, INZ publish data on the offshore student visa approval rates and application volumes for education agents by market. They also publish the overseas student visa application decision data broken down by country. 

    Updated data for 2024 has now been published: View this data here 

  • Advertising opportunity for Japan’s New Zealand Study Guidebook

    The publication is the only one of its kind supported by the New Zealand Embassy in Tokyo and Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ). KBUNSHA distributes 20,000 copies to Japanese schools, universities and education organisations as well as education fairs and seminars.    

    ENZ’s Business Development Manager – Japan, Tomomi Kontani said that there is increased demand for information on New Zealand’s education offering.  

    “We are continuing to see significant interest in New Zealand as an education destination from students and their parents, schools, and education agents here in Japan.  

    “The KBUNSHA New Zealand Study Guidebook is a trusted publication in Japan and advertising here is a great opportunity for education providers and regions to promote New Zealand education to the Japanese public. Destination marketing plays a key role in student attraction for a market like Japan with a tourism focus and we hope regions can also participate in this special opportunity to introduce their regions and activities”, said Tomomi. 

    This guidebook was distributed at the annual student fair and education stakeholder events hosted by ENZ Japan in 2023 which attracted over 1,000 people. The New Zealand Study Guidebook will remain the main information source referred to and distributed at upcoming education events in Japan.  ENZ encourages NZ providers attending the New Zealand Fair in Tokyo October 2024 to consider advertising in the Study Guidebook to reach your target audience in Japan. 

    Advertisement rates for individual providers range from approx. NZD 2,500 to NZD 6,020 for guidebook and/or website listings. With the “Premier Plan” and “Advertorial Plan”, the school logo will be listed on the new scholarship campaign page built by KBUNSHA. Individual providers can download the proposal here. Advertising copy can be provided in English.   

    For regional groups, download the proposal here for further details on the guidebook and pricing (approx. NZD 2,200 for a 2-page colour advertisement and NZD 3,300 for a 4-page colour advertisement). 

    Bookings must be made by 28 June 2024. For more information, visit the KBUNSHA website here. You can view last year’s guidebook here.  

    Alternatively, interested New Zealand education providers and regional groups can contact KBUNSHA for any questions (available in English). 

     

    KBUNSHA contact:  

    Minori Takahashi (Director) 

    Tel: +81-3-3234-1744 

    Email: minori@kbunsha.com 

  • Celebrating Women of the Future with India

    Women leaders from New Zealand and India shared inspiring stories at the event, discussing equity and the inclusion of women in society.   

    ENZ announced a range of initiatives to inspire young women and enable them to experience cross-cultural values and learning:   

    • Virtual India Immersion programme for New Zealand-based tertiary students, focussed on enhancing knowledge of Indian culture and business environment. Students interested in taking up this programme can apply here by 30 April. Find out more here.
    • 10 virtual micro-internships, in partnership with the University of Auckland, for female undergraduate students from India. Interested Indian students can apply here by Saturday, 16 April. 
    • A virtual exchange programme involving a cohort of 40 high school girl students from India and New Zealand offering the Global Competence Certificate. Details of the programme for Indian students are available here. Applications close on 22 April.  

    Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities opened the summit and encouraged all women to challenge stereotypes and break barriers.  The Minister mentioned that she herself had previously come to New Zealand as an international student.  

    Other speakers included women leaders in education from both countries, as well as Tashi Malik and Nungshi Malik, the twin mountaineering sisters who are winners of New Zealand Prime Minister Sports scholarships and Sir Edmund Hillary Global Impact Visa Awardees, and Miss Malini, a well-known Indian digital influencer.

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