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MIQ costs changing for temporary visa holders
Our managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities are an essential part of our COVID-19 defence system. The fees charged to people who stay in MIQ are designed to strike a balance between the benefits to both the New Zealand public of having such a robust system, and those who leave and enter the country.
Currently, temporary entry visa class holders are liable to pay $3,100 for 14 days in managed isolation.
From 12:01am on 25 March 2021, anyone entering New Zealand on a temporary visa is now liable to pay the MIQ fee of:
- $5,520 (including GST) for the first or only person in the room;
- $2,990 for an additional adult in the same room;
- $1,610 for an additional child (aged 3-17 years) in the same room.
Charges for some stays in managed isolation were introduced in August 2020, as it was not financially sustainable for the Government to continue to fund all the costs of MIQ. The fees were set at two levels: one for returning New Zealanders and one for some temporary visa holders.
These new charges will help ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of MIQ, which is now expected to remain in place for at least the rest of 2021. However, as time has passed, Cabinet has decided that more people entering the country should contribute to the costs of their MIQ stay.
The fee level temporary visa holders pay is closer to the actual cost of MIQ, although the Government is still subsidising some of the cost.
The new fees are the same as those charged to critical workers entering the country under a border exception. Critical healthcare workers entering under a border exception will continue to be charged the current standard fee of $3,100 to ensure the healthcare workforce can be quickly scaled up in case of a resurgence of COVID-19.
MBIE can grant a full or partial waiver of managed isolation fees in cases of financial hardship or other special circumstances, or arrange a deferment of payment, for temporary entry visa class holders.
See the MIQ website for more details: https://www.miq.govt.nz/being-in-managed-isolation/charges-for-managed-isolation/
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Around the world in five
Around the World in Five
NEW ZEALAND
How New Zealand inspires and cares for international students
The government has recently announced that 1,000 students will be allowed to return to New Zealand in stages from April 2021 onwards. This initiative is just the tip of the iceberg in a series of efforts set to eventually unfold –– all part of a rigorous recovery plan for its international education sector. “It underscores the government’s commitment to the international education sector, which is important in the country’s long-term economic recovery from COVID-19,” says education minister Chris Hipkins.
UNITED STATES
Looking ahead into the unknown: US study abroad sector predicts cautious recovery
Pent up demand to travel and a resilient sector is giving US outbound program specialists hope – following the collapse of business as a result of the global health pandemic. But some warn that recovery will be gradual and the market will not return to its usual vitality until after 2024.
AUSTRALIA
‘Very concerning’: Indian students abandon Australian universities
The number of new Indian students choosing to study at Australian universities collapsed by more than 80 per cent in the second half of 2020, in a further blow to the country’s more than $30 billion international education system.
GLOBAL
New edtech startups aim to reinvent the online classroom
The chaos of 2020 forced educators to quickly adopt video conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet to teach their students remotely. While none of those services had been specifically built for education, it hasn’t taken long for a new generation of edtech providers to enter the marketplace.
GLOBAL
Why universities will need to digitalise to survive
Universities, and the role they play in society, are under threat from the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
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No NZIEC in 2021
Although it may be disappointing, this decision provides clarity for our conference partners, exhibitors and delegates and enables us to focus our resources on supporting the industry’s recovery.
While NZIEC will not go ahead this year, we are planning a range of engagements across the sector. This includes our regular meetings with peak bodies and regional partners as well as specific hui to progress the International Education Recovery Plan.
We’re also exploring other ways in which we can bring the sector together to discuss shared priorities and challenges without the costs involved with NZIEC. We are in the initial stages of planning and will be able to advise further details later in the year. Stay tuned to E-News for the latest information – you can sign up for it here.
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What is ‘transforming to a more sustainable future state’?
ENZ has been tasked with a programme of work that focuses on the diversification of education products and services. It forms part of the Government’s International Education Recovery Plan, under the “Transforming to a More Sustainable Future State” workstream.
Its overarching objective is to build sector resilience and diversify our offerings to broaden and enhance the value that international education brings to New Zealand over the longer term. This programme of work complements the Recovery Plan’s other focus areas, including early return of students and strengthening the system.
Although the pandemic has accelerated it, the need for diversification through a greater range of innovative products and services was first recognised in the 2018 New Zealand International Education Strategy (NZIES) under Goal 2, ‘Achieving Sustainable Growth’.
We now find ourselves in an environment that has already changed – we must respond to it, both in the short-term while borders are closed, and longer-term to build resilience against further big shocks.
We have a big opportunity now to identify areas where New Zealand can develop new high-value, high quality offerings that are grounded in the unique strengths of New Zealand and our education providers, and to wrap our education system and offerings around those areas.
Areas of focus
It’s important to note that this programme of work is not just about exploring other modes of delivery or a big digital project headed by the Government. Under the Recovery Plan there are three areas of focus in the Diversifying Products & Services programme:
- Exploration, testing and development of new products and services, as per Goal 2 of the NZIES and the 2020 sector Future Focus Programme funding
- Exploration of online platforms or partnerships, both to deliver online products but also to connect with audiences with a specific interest in online learning and/or online pathways to study in New Zealand
- Offshore pathways that will enable learners to begin their New Zealand journey from their home country and then transfer directly into qualifications offered in New Zealand.
We've already made a good start around our exploration of offshore pathway models with the Global New Zealand Education Pathways partnership with NCUK and New Zealand’s eight universities, launched December 2020.
Our overall goal is to support our established model of in-bound mobility with new and different ways of learning and in the long-term grow the overall value of our industry. Additionally, we want to ensure we maximise international education’s contribution to New Zealand’s wider international connectedness.
As Minister Mahuta said in a recent speech, “I believe that diplomacy is intergenerational in intent, where we put people, planet, peace and prosperity for all at the centre.”
Our international education offerings across in-bound and out-bound mobility, including blended, online and offshore delivery, can all be key enablers of this wider vision for our people and planet.
How are we going to do it?
The project team is currently exploring ideas around both innovative means of connecting with audiences (i.e. technology and channels), but also ideas for the evolution of education products, services and experiences that we might offer to international learners.
As a first step, ENZ ran an envisioning workshop in December with a range of innovation leaders from across different industries. From this, we’ve gained a draft vision of direction for future product and service offerings, and identified a set of emerging strategic themes.
The next step was taking these themes, ideas and concepts from December’s workshop and exploring further with govt agencies, and in a subsequent envisioning workshop with the same group of innovation leaders.
These workshops, and future sessions with members of the sector, learners and other stakeholders will co-design around agreed themes, from which ENZ will develop prototypes to test in association with the sector and potential audiences.
The project team and I are very much looking forward to updating and involving you as we progress in this co-design and prototype process over the next few months. We will make sure to keep you updated and aware of opportunities for engagement through E-News, your Business Development Manager, and your peak body.
Ngā mihi,
Paul Irwin
ENZ General Manager – Partnerships & Marketing
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Kōrerorero is back for 2021
Aimed at audiences in the Americas and Europe, the session will be moderated by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori at the University of Waikato, Dr Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai.
Learn more and register here.
Kōrerorero in 2020
Kōrerorero is a virtual series of webinars, or conversations that matter, between education leaders in New Zealand and Latin America.
The series aims to promote New Zealand’s academic excellence in Latin America, and draw connections between us on key issues like Indigenous education, tourism, the creative industries and agritech.
A total of 1121 people registered for the five 2020 sessions, hailing from over 20 different countries.
ENZ would like to thank all our panelists so far:
- Representatives from AUT, University of Otago, Lincoln University, Massey University, and the University of Waikato.
- Government representatives from Tourism New Zealand, Innpulsa (Colombia), the Ministry of Agriculture in Brazil and the NZ Special Agriculture Trade Envoy (SATE).
- AD Instruments, Pik Pok Gaming, EduSystems, Livestock Improvement Corp., Miramar Creative.
Missed an episode of Kōrerorero?
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Health and wellbeing resources for international students and staff working with international students
These resources can complement your own health and wellbeing resources for students and staff.
NauMai NZ has a range of health and wellbeing advice and information including:
- Feeling lonely, homesick or depressed?
- Stay well, stay connected
- Making friends in New Zealand
- COVID-19 updates
- Getting a doctor, dentist, or sexual healthcare
The NauMai NZ WeChat mini programme provides the same information in Chinese.
Study In New Zealand health and wellbeing Instagram Live sessions. Hear from international students and subject experts as they share their advice and experience:
- ‘Looking after your health and wellbeing’
- ‘Preparation for the academic year’ (academic and wellbeing focussed)
SIEBA’s resources for mental health and wellbeing. Find information, advice, downloadable resources and links off to expert sites.
Asian Family Services’ Project Connect; Health, wellbeing and safety resources.
- Find advice and guidance to better understand and manage personal wellbeing, and much more.
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Te oranga me te haumaru ākonga: tertiary student safety and wellbeing – consultation now open
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has today opened consultation on a proposed code of pastoral care for the safety and wellbeing of all tertiary learners, and is asking for your feedback. It proposes a new disputes resolution scheme for domestic tertiary students, and law changes to clarify tertiary organisations’ responsibilities to learners.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) encourages the broader tertiary sector including our partners, agents and stakeholders both onshore and offshore, to take part in the consultation process and to share their feedback with MoE. Submissions are due by midnight 21 May, with the new code implemented from 1 January 2022.
The proposed Code, led by MoE and administered by NZQA, clarifies the shared responsibilities government, tertiary education providers, whānau and the wider community have for learners’ wellbeing and safety. It draws on the interim Code for domestic tertiary students and the pastoral care code for international students. The proposed changes address inequalities and strengthen support for Māori learners and whānau to achieve their education aspirations.
About the proposed changes
- An on-going code of pastoral care for all tertiary and international students will be developed this year for implementation from 1 January 2022.
- Simplifying the current situation, the proposed code will apply to all domestic and international students in tertiary education, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time, in apprenticeships or employment, learning on-campus or on-line.
- There are no substantial changes proposed to the requirements for schools enrolling international students.
- A proposed dispute resolution scheme for domestic tertiary learners and providers to settle contractual or financial disputes that are unable to be resolved using provider or sector complaints processes is being developed in parallel with the new code.
- Disputes can have big educational, financial and emotional impacts on learners and their whānau. A stronger dispute resolution scheme will help resolve issues and make the tertiary education system fairer and more accessible for everyone.
- Supporting the proposed changes are a set of proposed law changes that will make sure the new code and dispute resolution scheme are supported by legislation and fit for purpose. They will make sure the code and dispute resolution scheme consistently focus on learner wellbeing and safety, and make it easier for providers to implement the code.
- The new code and dispute resolution scheme will be implemented in 2022.
About the consultation
- Consultation is open 7 April – 21 May.
- Everyone’s views are invited, especially students, whānau, communities, the broader tertiary sector including our partners, agents and stakeholders and those working or volunteering in the tertiary and international education sector.
- MoE is seeking feedback on the proposed code for the wellbeing and safety of all tertiary and international learners, a new dispute resolution scheme for domestic tertiary learners, and proposed legislative changes to clarify and streamline providers’ responsibilities to learners.
- The Education and Training Act 2020 requires the Minister to consult before issuing a code. The Ministry has launched this consultation on behalf of the Minister.
- Learn more about the consultation and have your say on the Kōrero Mātauranga website. Te oranga me te haumaru ākonga | Learner wellbeing and safety.
Interim code changes
- On Wednesday, 31 March 2021, the Minister issued minor and technical changes to the interim code. These include updating the expiry date of the interim code and references to the Education and Training Act 2020, and being clearer about what the Code Administrator must do if it uses powers to enter student accommodation (clause 33).
- Tertiary providers don’t need to do anything differently, and NZQA will ensure that it meets the new requirements. You can view the updated Education (Pastoral Care of Domestic Tertiary Students) Code of Practice
- These changes follow from Parliamentary review of the interim code by the Regulations Review Committee.
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ENZ invites proposals to establish New Zealand Education Centres globally
The centres will deliver education programmes for students progressing onto further study with New Zealand education providers, and act as pathways for greater education, cultural and diplomatic engagement between New Zealand and partner countries.
The centres will receive support from New Zealand universities, ENZ design and marketing packages, and have opportunities to host events, promotions and student mobility activities.
“In developing New Zealand Education Centres we are extending our support for international students offshore, and providing flexibility in how and where they experience a high-quality New Zealand education” ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said.
“The establishment of New Zealand Education Centres will support both the Government’s International Education Recovery Plan and the goals of the New Zealand International Education Strategy aiming for a more globally connected New Zealand.”
Interested organisations can contact John Laxon, Director Global Education Partnerships (nzcentres@enz.govt.nz) to receive further information on the establishment process.
Download the NZ Centre Proposal Summary Information 2021 here.
Proposals are due by Wednesday 25 May, with centres being established and open for initial student intakes by 2022.
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Lifeswap premiere celebrates friendship between New Zealand and Germany
The final two episodes of the cult-hit webseries Lifeswap, ‘Laughing Matters’ and ‘Die Brücke’, concluded the animated adventures of Duncan and Jörg – the German and Kiwi friends who helped one another understand a new culture.
‘Laughing Matters’ tells the story of Jörg, who had an excellent experience in New Zealand, and (due to his preparedness for the future) was accepted into one of New Zealand’s most innovative and technologically advanced companies ‘Rockets R Us’.
The episodes were commissioned by ENZ and the Germany Embassy respectively.
“We were very fortunate to be able to celebrate Lifeswap with its creators Steffen Kreft – who was himself an international student at Massey University in Wellington – and William Connor, and their many fans at a live event at Wellington’s Embassy Theatre,” ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said.
“After a year of restricted international travel and very few in-person events, it was a reminder that global education connection and cooperation has not stopped.
“The Lifeswap series highlights how the longstanding friendship between New Zealand and Germany transcends the situation we find ourselves in. It is a very powerful example of international education relationships keeping New Zealand globally connected while travel is limited.”
Following the launch of Laughing Matters – which built on the success of the first joint ENZ Lifeswap episode Group Effort in which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had a cameo appearance – the partnership is also being shared with key partners and audiences in Germany as part of ENZ's Americas, Middle East and Europe Education Week.
To leverage the popularity of the new episode and the wealth of the important topics it deals with, ENZ is working with a PR agency in Germany to tell this positive story more widely.
The PR engagement will involve a mix of approaches, including traditional media, social media and partnering with influencers, to ensure we reach a wide audience on all relevant channels.ENZ General Manager – International, Lisa Futschekworked with Kreft and Connor for months on ‘Laughing Matters’.
“It’s a great fit for Education New Zealand to be working with such creative people who are telling a fantastic story about the friendship between New Zealand and Germany.”
Also in attendance was the German Ambassador to New Zealand, his Excellency Stefan Krawielicki.
In his speech to the audience, the Ambassador noted how the humour of Lifeswap allows New Zealanders and Germans to laugh at themselves, and understand our differences.
“It’s such an enriching experience for young people to go to New Zealand – or for young people to go to Germany – and learn about different approaches and shared values,” he said.
“Education is a bridge builder and makes young people [become] lifelong ambassadors.”
Lifeswap dates back to 2013, when creators and partners Kreft and Connor began to work together, pooling their considerable skills in language, animation, and cultural competency.
The pair said at the premiere that while they’re sad to leave Duncan and Jörg behind, their story is complete.
“It’s probably a little bit like what parents feel like when their kids are going to study overseas,” Kreft says.
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Around the world in five
NEW ZEALAND
While You Were Away: New Zealand’s Journey to a More Inclusive International Education Experience
This past year, issues of race and inequality have been thrust to the forefront of global consciousness amidst a pandemic that has made international travel – and education – more complex than ever. During this time, New Zealand has taken the chance to reflect on the role of international education in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
GLOBAL
How will university campuses change post-pandemic?
In much the same way that the transition to work from home has caused corporations of all sizes to dig deep to understand the high value tasks that occur most successfully when teams gather in person, higher education may soon be shifting its campus model in response to the integration of virtual learning into its ongoing pedagogy.
GLOBAL
International student recruitment and online communications in the age of COVID
A round up of strategies and tips for adapting student communications for recruitment marketing during the pandemic.
AUSTRALIA
Australia launches International Education Strategy consultation
The Australian government is looking for input from students, educators and the higher education sector on a new strategy for international education in Australia.
CHINA
China to tighten grip on edtech industry and online learning
China’s Ministry of Education announced on March 31 that education departments should limit the times at which primary and secondary school students take part in online learning to ensure they are getting enough sleep.
