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  • Kiwi spotlight at NAFSA opening plenary

    The Opening Plenary is the largest event on the NAFSA programme. Due to the size of the audience, and the seniority of delegates (half of NAFSA attendees are senior/executive-level professionals), it was an unparalleled opportunity to profile New Zealand as an innovative and creative education destination.

    ENZ’s sponsorship provided New Zealand with a four-minute speaking slot, the opportunity to show a short video and to provide a giveaway on each of the conference centre seats. 

    Demonstrating New Zealand’s vibrant cultural diversity was Elena, a classical violinist who performed powerful pieces of music to welcome conference delegates as they entered the hall. Woven through the music was audio of kapa haka and a voiceover telling the story of Elena’s Māori and European cultural and creative heritage. Playing simultaneously was an animation of three graphics by Wellington design duo Fay & Walter illustrating Elena’s journey.

    Weta Workshop’s Sir Richard Taylor then took to the stage to emphasise New Zealand’s unique strengths as a study destination to the global audience.

    “I was delighted to speak on behalf of New Zealand’s unique educational institutions,” said Sir Richard. 

    “I spoke of New Zealand’s position in the Asia-Pacific region, the strength of our universities and institutes of technology and polytechnics, and how receiving a New Zealand education helps foster the skills students need to compete in a global market place. 

    “New Zealand relies on being an open and international country, we thrive on diversity and welcome international students to New Zealand as an opportunity to cross pollinate ideas. We see the benefits of such an approach at Weta Workshop where multiple teams, made up of people from around the world, collaborate every day.”

    Elena NAFSA

  • Earthquake update - 2

    ENZ’s Auckland and Christchurch offices were open as usual on Monday. ENZ’s Wellington office has been assessed as structurally sound, and will reopen on Tuesday, 15 November (NZT) from 10am. It will be business as usual on Wednesday.

    While some schools in affected areas were closed today as a safety precaution, we have received no indications of injury (including to any international student).

    Fortunately, the earthquake was not centred near areas of high population density, mainly focused on a small area in the north of the South Island around Kaikoura. Reports confirm that most damage has been relatively isolated rather than widespread.

    All schools and education providers in affected areas have checked or are checking their buildings as a safety precaution. For international students about to travel to New Zealand, we encourage you to make direct contact with your education provider for an update on its circumstances. You might also monitor the Ministry of Education's website for updates.

    The New Zealand Qualifications Authority has confirmed that NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams will proceed tomorrow (Tuesday 15 November 2016) as planned.

    Please note in particular that all functions and services in Christchurch and Canterbury, and Auckland, are unaffected and operating as normal, and overseas visitors shouldn't have to change any plans to travel there.

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  • Announcements to support industry growth

    Here’s a round-up of recent news:  

    $2.7 million for international education in regions and new markets

    An additional $2.76 million of funding is being invested through ENZ to strengthen key market relationships, support diversification into new markets and build on our Regional Partnership Programme.

    The Regional Partnership Programme will receive $2 million to help grow international education. The investment is focused on growth in the regions, and will enable more regions to join the Programme and further regional development initiatives to be supported. For more information on the Regional Partnership Programme, contact Greg Scott, Business Development Manager.

    Efforts to diversify growth across more markets continue, with an additional $700,000 invested in stepping up marketing and promotional activity in Colombia, the USA and Viet Nam, the Philippines and Indonesia.

    Here’s a link to the press release.  

    School ties with China

    Twenty-five schools across New Zealand received funding to build their sister school relationships with China. Recipients include Marlborough Girls’ College and Marlborough Boys’ College, which received funding of $5,000 to develop a sister school partnership in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, one of China’s leading wine-producing regions. The colleges are also working with the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology to encourage Chinese student enrolments into courses relevant to New Zealand’s wine industry.

    Here’s a link to the press release.

    Read the article in the Marlborough Express here.  

    Study Abroad growth

    A new scholarship for European Union students will target Study Abroad growth at New Zealand universities.

    Total funding of NZ$100,000 for scholarships, co-funded between ENZ and universities, will be offered as part of a marketing campaign being prepared to grow the number of Study Abroad student arrivals from Europe to New Zealand. The announcement came during Prime Minister John Key’s visit to Europe to advance the bilateral and trade relationship between EU and New Zealand.

    Here’s a link to the press release.  

    Scholarships bring Korean students to New Zealand

    New Zealand’s profile as a study destination was further raised in Korea during Minister Joyce’s recent visit. In Seoul on 19 October the Minister awarded four aspiring Korean golfers scholarships to spend a month in New Zealand receiving intensive English language teaching and top quality golf coaching, under the Game On English - Golf edu-sport programme.

    Here’s a link to the press release.

    And, for those of you who read Korean, here’s some of the coverage the event received in Korea:

    Ilgan Sports ‘Education New Zealand provides golf training opportunity in New Zealand to four aspiring Korean golfers’

    Business Korea ‘New Zealand Educates Korean Golfers’

    Segye Ilbo ‘New Zealand ‘Game On English-Golf’ providing opportunity to four recipients’

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  • From the Acting Chief Executive: Continuing our work together

    Kia ora koutou,

    As I pass the rākau to Chief Executive David Downs, I want to share that it has been an absolute privilege to support the sector through this important period, and to work alongside you as we continue to rebuild and position New Zealand for sustainable growth as envisioned in the Government’s International Education Going for Growth Plan to 2034.

    New Zealand’s global position continues to strengthen. Our growing engagement in key markets is opening up new opportunities for collaboration, student mobility, and long-term partnerships. These efforts are reinforced by coordinated work across Government agencies, all supporting the Going for Growth strategy.

    We are also seeing tangible progress in support areas that will make a real difference for providers. The new Schools Support Function, announced at the recent SIEBA Hui, for example, will provide practical, on-the-ground support to help schools build capability and grow their international programmes. This is a significant step in strengthening the schooling sector and ensuring more parts of the system can participate in international education.

    Work is also well underway to finalise ENZ’s 2026–27 Go-to-Market Plans, providing a clear focus for the year ahead and helping target our efforts where they will have the greatest impact. What stands out to me most is the momentum we are building together. From market activity and partnerships to provider support, there is a clear sense that the sector is not just recovering but repositioning for the future.

    I would like to thank you – our education providers, peak bodies, and partners across Government and industry – for the commitment, collaboration, and resilience you continue to show. It has been a privilege to work alongside you as ENZ’s Acting Chief Executive.

    Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini

    My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

    Ngā mihi nui,
    Linda Sissons
    Acting Chief Executive

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