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• ENZ welcomes two new Board members

  The Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford, appointed two new members to the Board of Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) on 7 July 2025. 

  Sara Brownlie and Prabha Ravi succeed two of ENZ’s long-serving Board members, Dr Linda Sissons and Lyn Provost. 

  Read on to learn more about the wealth of experience the new Board members bring to the role. 

  Sara Brownlie  

  

  Sara Brownlie is a chartered accountant and chartered director with strong risk and financial management and financial planning knowledge.  

  She has worked in the public sector for most of her career in senior financial roles including Department of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice and at Treasury where she was also Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and for the Public Services Commission. This followed early career at Deloitte and Unilever.

  Sara now provides specialist strategic financial and project/programme advisory services through her company Fargher Woods Ltd.   

  Sara is a board member with Catalyst.net and is the Crown appointed Deputy Chair and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee of the Research Education Advanced Network New Zealand (REANNZ).  

  She is also an independent member of Enable New Zealand Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, and holds a similar role with the Upper Hutt City Council's Risk and Assurance Committee. 

  Prabha Ravi QSM, JP 

  

  Prabha Ravi QSM, JP is an experienced governance leader and international education specialist with over 25 years in senior management roles, including International Director at Waiariki Institute of Technology and YMCA Central, and Senior Manager at Education New Zealand. She has represented New Zealand in more than 47 countries, generating millions in export education earnings and building strong global partnerships. 

  With nearly 20 years of governance experience across the arts, sports, education, health, community, and public sectors, Prabha serves on several boards, including the Wellington/Wairarapa Lotteries Committee. 

  She is also the founder and director of Natraj School of Dance, a leading Indian classical dance institution in Wellington for over 25 years, and an award-winning actor. Her contributions to education, arts, governance, and ethnic communities have been recognised with multiple honours, including the Queen’s Service Medal in 2017.  

  You can find out more about the ENZ Board here: Our Board 

• ENZ confirms 2021 Recognised Agencies

  Education agents play a crucial role in New Zealand's international education ecosystem, including supporting students and their families during COVID-19.

  ENZ’s recognised agent (ENZRA) programme aims to increase engagement with quality education agencies that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to promoting New Zealand as an international study destination.

  More than ever, ENZ Recognised Agencies contribute to a unique and high-quality student experience and to the positioning, market share and overall achievement of New Zealand within the international education sector.

  To acknowledge the impacts of COVID-19 on agents and their inability to place students with education providers in New Zealand, all current Recognised Agencies were provided an opportunity to extend their time in the programme subject to meeting conduct requirements.

  The new list of ENZ Recognised Agencies is now available to view online on our StudywithNewZealand website. For queries regarding education agents, please email: agenthelp@enz.govt.nz.

  The next round of applications to the programme will open in early 2022.

  

• International education drives NZ$4.5 billion economic boost as sector grows with strong public support

  New Zealand’s international education sector continues its steady and balanced growth, contributing more than NZ$4.52 billion annually to the economy and enjoying enduring public support for international students. 

  According to latest Stats NZ data, education-related travel exports climbed to $4.52 billion for the year ended September 2025, up from $3.6 billion in the year ended December 2024. International education now ranks among New Zealand’s top 10 exports and now contributes 13.6% of the country’s total services exports. 

  From January to August 2025, 83,535 international students enrolled with New Zealand education providers, a 14% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and already surpassing last year’s full-year total.  

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) Chief Executive Amanda Malu said the figures confirm New Zealand’s position as a trusted and attractive destination for international learners. 

  “New Zealand is moving higher up the ladder of top choices of study destinations as students look for quality education in a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment. Our steady growth shows the sector is resilient and competitive as we move at pace to deliver on the International Education Going for Growth Plan,” Malu said. 

  “We are not chasing numbers at any cost, we are focused on sustainable, balanced growth that benefits our regions, strengthens our economy, and adds value to our communities.” 

  Quality Tertiary Institutions (QTI) Chair and New Zealand Skills and Education Group Founder, Brijesh Sethi, said he was very pleased to see international student enrolments increase for private training establishments (PTEs) in New Zealand. 

  “This growth is not only an academic success story but also an economic one.  

  “International students contribute substantially to local communities and the national economy, reinforcing the international education sector’s role as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s global engagement strategy.  

  “While there are some concerns regarding the PTE application numbers for 2025, enrolment increases are encouraging,” Sethi said. 

  Public support remains strong 

  Alongside growth in international student enrolments, ENZ’s latest 2025 Public Perceptions of International Education Survey shows 77% of New Zealanders want to see the same or more international students in the country up slightly on last year’s 75%. 

  By comparison, only just over 50% of Australians polled in 2025 support maintaining or increasing international student numbers, and at less than 50% of those in the UK polled in 2023 were in favour of students coming to research or study at UK universities.  

  Commenting on the survey, Malu said the survey shows international education is a key economic growth driver that also brings diverse perspectives through visiting students.  

  “It’s absolutely fantastic to see New Zealanders continue to back international students so strongly year after year,” Malu said.   

  Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Waikato, Alister Jones, said they were excited about the increasing number of international students at the university. 

  “This represents the significant work undertaken by our International and Engagement Office, both onshore and offshore.  

  “Our international students bring diversity to our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, as well as having a positive impact on the wider communities and businesses.  

  “For the students who choose to make New Zealand their home upon completing their studies, it is a really good outcome for New Zealand society as a whole,” Jones said.  

  Beyond the economic benefits, New Zealanders also continue to appreciate the broad range of cultural and social benefits that international students bring to the country.   

  81% agree international students contribute to local communities, and 79% say they provide invaluable global connections and research links. 

  “International education is not just an economic driver, it’s a bridge to the world.  

  “New Zealanders clearly value the cultural and social benefits international students bring, and that support is vital as we look to the future,” Malu said. 

  Looking ahead 

  ENZ’s International Education Going for Growth Plan aims to double the sector’s export value to NZ$7.2 billion by 2034, while maintaining public support for international education. 

  “International education is a key contributor to the Government’s Going for Growth Plan to grow the New Zealand economy. This growth reflects the sector’s resilience and its critical role in our economic future.” 

  “Our focus is on sustainable, balanced growth, diversifying markets, strengthening vocational pathways, and ensuring students have a positive experience.  

  “We want New Zealand to remain among the top choices globally, not just for education quality but for the values we stand for,” Malu said. 

  Read more:  

  International student enrolments 2013-2025

  2025 New Zealanders’ Perceptions of International Education Survey | ENZ IntelliLab

  For further information: 

  Sai Raje | Senior Communications Advisor, Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 
  sai.raje@enz.govt.nz | +64 21 479 649 

  
  About Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao 

  Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) is the government agency dedicated to helping New Zealand realise the social, cultural, and economic benefits of international education. Our role is to promote New Zealand as a high-quality education destination offering excellent education and student experiences.

  With approximately 85 staff in 13 locations around the world, ENZ works closely with New Zealand’s diverse education sector which includes schools, English language providers, Private Training Establishments, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology Te Pūkenga), and universities.

  Internationally, we work with a range of education stakeholders, including government agencies and education providers to identify and encourage sustainable growth opportunities for New Zealand’s education sector.

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• Indian scholars awarded at Auckland summit

  The awardees are Indian students currently studying at New Zealand universities in the fields of business, design and STEM-related programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).  

  Some 19 of the total 31 recipients were honoured in person by Tertiary Education Minister Paul Goldsmith at the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) Edutech Summit 2017 on 4 August. 

  They are recipients of the first round of the NZEA awards, which offers each recipient a scholarship of NZ$5,000 towards their first year tuition fees. 

  Speaking at the summit, ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the students were important to New Zealand’s broader relationship with India. 

  “These top young scholars will further strengthen ties between our two countries by contributing to a broader exchange of ideas in our universities, building our respective research capabilities, and enriching New Zealand culture.”   

  The summit featured industry heads and policy makers from both countries. Speakers included New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English, Ambarish Datta, Managing Director and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute and Mohandas Pai, Chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry from India. 

  The 2018 round of NZEA will go live on the Study in New Zealand website on 1 September 2017, with applications closing 15 November 2017. 

  NZEA is the first joint scholarship scheme between Education New Zealand and all eight New Zealand universities for a specific country.

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