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• Strengthening the international student experience

  The true value of education starts with a great experience for the international students who choose New Zealand. These experiences help us to foster long-lasting connections with the rest of the world. These connections support the social, cultural and economic relationships New Zealand needs for its own prosperity.

  In May we responded to allegations of visa fraud. With 125,000 international students studying in New Zealand last year, our industry is strong. To maintain the momentum we need sustainable growth. We all have a responsibility to make sure we have our settings right to attract the right students to the right programmes.

  Education providers are at the heart of this. We have an industry of high performing institutions delivering outstanding programmes and products for domestic and international students. However, we acknowledge the concerns that have been expressed in the media around a small number of providers.

  At Education New Zealand (ENZ) we are working more closely than ever before with our New Zealand government agencies. We are serious about our role in building a strong, sustainable international education system that works for New Zealand. We are committed to a joined up New Zealand Government approach to tackle issues of non-compliance which negatively impact on the exceptional contribution made by most of the 850 New Zealand providers enrolling international students.

  ENZ welcomes the new code of practice for international students launched on 1 July as a way of strengthening provider engagement and responsibility for the student experience and with the agents New Zealand providers are working with.

  Providers are the link between agents and student flows. We will be supporting providers to do the right thing, which the vast majority do, and continue working with other New Zealand government agencies for them to better understand where some providers may not be meeting these expectations. This will help us to help the industry safeguard our reputation as a world-class education destination and to protect the education brand that we have built together.

  While market diversification is important for us, education markets like India are going to remain a critical part of our industry. Within the next five years India will have the largest tertiary-age population in the world with a middle class expected to grow to around 500 million. The demand for higher education is only going to continue to grow.

  To be a part of this opportunity, we need to remain aspirational but we also acknowledge that we need to be smarter in how we operate.

  We all need to be thinking long-term about what international education means to New Zealand. We are about sustainability, quality, value and integrity. We are about supporting mutual benefit and need to continually look at the value our own domestic students gain from international engagement. Done well, international education contributes hugely to our positioning in the global community.

  Telling the international education story and showcasing the benefits it brings to New Zealand and New Zealanders is a top priority for ENZ. We encourage you to work with each other, your communities, and with us, to continue to highlight the value and vibrancy that international education brings to New Zealand.

  John Goulter, Acting Chief Executive Education New Zealand

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• 2026 ENZ in-market experience programme

  We are pleased to provide the programme of ENZ-led in-market experiences underway and planned for 2026. 

  As applications open, information on the application process will be posted on this page.  Keep an eye on this page for updates; we will also provide updates in upcoming editions of E-News.

  ENZ in-market experiences	Subsector	Dates	Location	Status
  ENZ Indonesia Roadshow	Universities	30 Jan – 6 February 2026	Five cities, Indonesia	Applications closed
  ENZ Philippines Roadshow	ITP & PTE	18-25 February 2026	Manila, Pampanga & Davao,  Philippines	Applications closed
  New Zealand Vocational Connect	ITP & PTE	27 February 2026	New Delhi, India	Applications Closed. This event is being re-evaluated for possible inclusion at a later date
  ENZ Sri Lanka Roadshow	ITP & PTE	5-8 March 2026	Colombo & Kandy, Sri Lanka	Applications closed
  New Zealand Agent Seminars	All sectors	23-27 March 2026	Shanghai, Guangzhou & Zhengzhou, China	Applications closed
  ENZ USA Roadshow	Universities	2 – 6 March 2026	Hawaii, USA	Applications closed
  ENZ Vietnam targeted Vocational Engagement Programme	ITP & PTE	29 March - 5 April	Four cities, Vietnam	Applications open – contact ENZ events for more information
  ENZ Malaysia Roadshow	Universities	17-23 April	Three cities, Malaysia	Applications closed
  ENZ South America Roadshow	English Language	14 – 27 May 2026	Chile, Brazil, Colombia	Applications closed
  ENZ Philippines Roadshow	PTE, ITP	18-22 June 2026	Cebu and Manila, Philippines	Second round: applications open in March
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	24-26 August 2026	Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi, Viet Nam	APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 5 MARCH Email events@enz.govt.nz
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	28 August 2026 – date tbc	Bangkok, Thailand	APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 5 MARCH Email events@enz.govt.nz
  New Zealand Student Fair	All sectors	29 August 2026 – date tbc	Bangkok, Thailand	APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 5 MARCH Email events@enz.govt.nz
  New Zealand Student Fair	All sectors	5 September 2026 – date tbc	Seoul, South Korea	APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 5 MARCH Email events@enz.govt.nz
  New Zealand Agent Seminar	All sectors	4 September 2026 – date tbc	Seoul, South Korea	APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL 5 MARCH Email events@enz.govt.nz
  New Zealand Agent Seminars	All sectors	November 2026	Locations TBC, China	Applications to open in 2026 (timing to coincide with applications for CEE)

   

  Other targeted subsector in-market experiences will be developed around our flagship student fairs and agent seminars to maximise travel for visiting providers in ENZ's other focus markets, including Japan, and will be delivered before or after the dates listed above. Further details will be shared in early 2026. 

  Finally, we are changing our events management process in 2026, including how we invite providers to participate.  Thank you for your patience while we work through these changes.   

  If you need more information or would like to provide feedback, please email events@enz.govt.nz.   

• Are you ready for NZIEC 2019?

  With a packed breakout programme, outstanding keynote speakers and the return of Miriama Kamo at the helm, the 2019 NZIEC is not to be missed.

  What’s on offer at NZIEC 2019?

  This year centres on Navigating our changing world and how New Zealand has the opportunity to stand out as one of the most innovative players in the global international education industry.

  The full programme is now available. Among the featured highlights are the following sessions. 

  • Inspirational keynote speaker and founder of Inspiring Stories, Guy Ryan will kick things off by discussing how we can Navigate the needs of future learners. Guy has spoken internationally and at home to more than 25,000 people, including TEDx and World Forums. 
  • The topic of Resilience and mental wellness in under-represented international students will be explored by Marcela Lapertosa and Huong Diep. They will look at the issues that affect international students while discussing strategies and providing tools to foster resilience in a culturally appropriate manner. 
  • We will harness the power of the ANZAC spirit by having a look at ANZAC perspectives: strategies, leading indicators and busting international education myths in Australia and New Zealand. This session will ask attendees to compare what’s the same and what’s unique for New Zealand and will challenge them to think about what this means for decisions in our sector. 
  • It’s time for New Zealand to take a bolder approach to our education brand positioning. In the session I am New. Repositioning the New Zealand Education brand for success, Paul Irwin, ENZ General Manager Partnerships & Marketing, and Kaylee Butters, ENZ Director Brand and Design, will launch a new long-term brand platform for New Zealand that focuses on a high value audience, redefines what a quality education means and is grounded in New Zealand’s unique strengths, both as a country and as an education system. This session will also cover what this could mean for your international marketing. 
  • As part of our celebration of Japan as the NZIEC Country of Honour, we welcome guest speakers from Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education and Atsugi City Board of Education. We look forward to presenting a renewed, strategic partnership with Japan to provide new business opportunities for New Zealand providers. We will also look at ways to foster meaningful connections between New Zealand and Japan through a wide range of exchange activities with students and teachers from the two countries.
  • Dan Smidt (ENZ), Andrew Galloway and Pii-Tuulia Nikula bring together a range of perspectives and experiences to discuss effective monitoring of education agents; best approaches and potential benefits.
  • On day two, keynote speakers, Dr Lisa Coleman, Chief Diversity Officer of New York University, will explore a world of diversity, while Professor Chris Gallivan of Massey University will finish the conference by giving a not-to-be missed exploration of navigating education transformation.

   Find out more about what’s in the programme.

  Places are selling fast!

  Places are selling fast. With nearly half of all places already sold we’re not expecting the remaining places to be around for much longer.

  If you’re thinking of attending, you need to get in quick to avoid disappointment and missing out on the international education event of the year.

  Register here

  About NZIEC 

  The 28^th New Zealand International Education Conference and Expo (NZIEC) will be held at SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August. Find out more about NZIEC at www.nziec.co.nz

  BPO Intelligence has returned as the conference’s lead partner for the sixth year running, while The PIE News returns as the media partner. 

   

   

• Wellington awards recognise inspiring students

  This year’s awardees came from intermediate, secondary and tertiary levels, and included the founder of a bilingual tutoring programme for international students, the founder of the Asian English-Speaking Club at Victoria University of Wellington and the official pianist at the 44^th International Viola Congress.

  They were selected for a range of achievements from academic excellence, community engagement, to leadership and sport, with each winner receiving a trophy, certificate and tickets to a Wellington experience.

  MP Paul Eagle, WREDA CEO Lance Walker and WREDA’s Talent, Skills and Education Manager, Brook Pannell, were on hand at the ceremony, alongside a group from Wainuiomata High School and Kuranui College who performed Kapa Haka for the guests.

  Brook said he was thrilled to be on hand at the ceremony to acknowledge the achievements made by some of Wellington’s young talent.

  “International students make a powerful impact in their communities, and these awards reflect the great contributions they make in Wellington.

  “It’s a unique, modern and compact city where international students can feel at home, gain life skills in a safe city, and make friends.”

  Chinese international student Benjamin Lin, 18, received a Leadership Award for his achievements. As the youngest ‘authorised’ writer in his home country, he’s published two books and opened a writing school to raise money to study at Wellington High School.

  “Thanks to my father I loved reading and writing. My teacher at the time encouraged me to publish some of my poetry when I was around 10 in the form of a book. People really liked my work and it gave me the confidence to keep going,” says Benjamin.

  In 2015, Benjamin decided to progress his education in Wellington, and settled on Wellington High School. He funded his international study by tutoring students in writing.

  “I wanted to come to Wellington because it’s a smaller, modern city where I could improve my English.

  “In Wellington, I’ve appreciated having more time with my teachers and working on my English,” says Benjamin.

  Award winners:

  Academic excellence

  • Nam-Phuong Ho, Victoria University of Wellington (Viet Nam)
  • Yukiko Kuboshima, Victoria University of Wellington (Japan)
  • Khoi Nguyen, Te Aro School (Viet Nam)
  • Zihan Wang, Wellington Girls’ College (China)

  Alumni

  • Zilong Li, WelTec (China)

  Community engagement

  • Hanna Aulia, Victoria University of Wellington (Indonesia)
  • Ashley Cao, Victoria University of Wellington (Viet Nam)

  Creativity

  • Gabriela Glapska, New Zealand School of Music (Poland)

  Leadership

  • Benjamin Yin, Wellington High School (China)
  • Simran Bechan, Samuel Marsden Collegiate (Fiji)
  • Nur Natasha Faziera Mohd Fadzil, Victoria University of Wellington (Malaysia)

  Sports

  • Mohammad Zahirul Amin Mohd Azam, Victoria University of Wellington (Malaysia)

  Internationalisation

  • Samuel Mathew, Wellington College (New Zealand)
  • Jordan Anderson, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)

  Internationalisation Employer Award

  • InterContinental Hotel Group

  Click here for full details of the winners.

  The awards were developed as part of WREDA’s Wellington International Student Growth Programme (WISGP), which aims to double the number of international students arriving in Wellington by 2025, enhance the student experience and build pathways to employment in Wellington. 

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• Education New Zealand nominated for three upcoming awards

  ENZ recognised for Gilman Scholarship mahi

  Education New Zealand has been selected as a finalist in the 2021 AmCham - DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards. The awards, run by the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand, celebrate the success and innovation of companies doing business with the United States.

  ENZ is a finalist in the Bilateral Connections category and our entry focusses on how our Gilman Scholarship funding and other initiatives underway with US federal agencies and education institutions are helping build lasting connections between New Zealand and the United States through education. The winners will be announced at a function in Auckland on 26 August.

  ENZ's digital China ecosystem recognised in China Business Awards

  ENZ is a finalist in the 2021 HSBC NZCTA China Business Awards, New Zealand's preeminent awards for recognising business success in China. ENZ is nominated for the United Media Solution Award for Digital Excellence in Business between China and New Zealand, for our China digital ecosystem and experience work.

  Tū Ngātahi nominated in prestigious marketing awards

  ENZ's Tū Ngātahi campaign, delivered by Special Group, has been selected as a finalist in the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards. Tū Ngātahi calls for New Zealanders to stand together with our international student community and send a message of empathy and support. It is nominated in the Public Good category.

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• Launch of a visa-free guide for students

  To help students prepare to enter New Zealand, Education New Zealand and Immigration New Zealand have launched a guide including the information required to enter New Zealand visa free. The guide is also available in Arabic and is particularly helpful for students travelling from the Gulf-Co-operation Council Countries during the Northern Hemisphere summer. You can check out both versions of the Travelling and Studying in New Zealand guide here.

  Further translations will be added in due course.

  If you've got students travelling to New Zealand from visa-waiver countries, or you're a student advisor in these countries then you may want to consider familiarising yourself with, and distributing the brochure.