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• Attendees at the Massey University launch at the NZ Residence in Singapore3

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• Apply now for early 2025 study

  It’s the busiest time of year for student visa applications at Immigration New Zealand.

  If students are coming to New Zealand for early 2025 study, they need to apply for their student visa now. Otherwise, they might miss out.

  Students must submit all the information needed when they apply. Our Student Visa Information Sheets on the Immigration New Zealand website have more information on what to include with a student visa application. If applications are incomplete, it will take longer or may be declined.

  Apply now on the Immigration Zealand website.

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• ENZ Pay Gap Action Plan Kia Toipoto v2

• Gambier Islands students ‘snowstruck’

  The 33 students and their guardians spent three days travelling from their home in Mangareva Island, the largest island in the remote Gambier archipelago, which is more than four hours’ flying time south of Tahiti, to reach Taupo.

  This remoteness means the Gambiers are known as 'the islands at the end of the world'. With a tropical climate, coral white sands, coconut palms, mountainous peaks and expansive fishing lagoons, the French-administered Gambiers are most famous for their black pearl industry. The 14 islands are also a popular sailing destination.

  Unaccustomed to Taupo temperatures, the group – a sizeable proportion of the entire 1530 Gambier population – had to borrow warm clothing from their homestay families when they arrived. There are no clothing shops and very few stores on their remote island. The teenagers quickly discovered Taupo's shops and got busy buying clothing and gifts to give to their families.

  As part of their two-week English immersion course, the students took part in activities in and around Taupo, including indoor climbing, meeting pupils from Taupo-Nui-a-Tia College and visiting a marae. The visitors could understand the Māori language, as their local Marquesan language is similar.

  However, the highlight of the trip was two days spent learning to ski at Happy Valley, the “magic carpet” learner slope of Whakapapa Ski Area on Mt Ruapehu near Taupo.

  Parents and teachers accompanying the group said Taupo Language School was recommended by Air Tahiti nui because it could offer the skiing and adventure activities, and the town is an easy and safe place to shop. They spent nine months planning and fundraising, although some expenses were subsidised by local government.

  One of the parents, Denis Salmon, said they were pleased with how much the students' English had progressed.

  "Not only have they become more independent and confident, but they now realise the importance of learning this language."

  Taupo Language School director Rose Blackley said attending multi-cultural classes meant the students made friends with Saudi, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and South American nationals.

• Get your earlybird tickets for SIEBA HUI 2026

  Join more than 450 school delegates, sector leaders, and education agency partners for three days of professional learning, collaboration, and connection at Under One Sky – SIEBA HUI 2026 from 12-14 May at Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch.

  The hui is designed to strengthen international education practice and partnerships across New Zealand schools.

  Agenda overview

  • Day one: SIEBA HUI Agent Forum — scheduled meetings, professional development, discussion time and an evening networking event
    (Education agents and schools)
  • Days two and three: HUI Conference Programme — sector strategy, leadership insights, practical workshops, collaboration, and awards night dinner
    (schools only)

  Whether you’re building new partnerships, refining strategy, or sharing best practice, the HUI offers a unique opportunity to step away from day‑to‑day demands and engage deeply with colleagues and sector leaders.

  Note: The Agent Forum is sold out for schools, with limited spaces still available for agents to register.

  Who can attend

  • Schools
  • Education agents (invited to Day one)
  • Exhibitors
  • Presenters
  • Key stakeholders

  Early bird tickets 

  Early bird tickets pricing has been extended to 13 March to give delegates more time to register.
  Spaces are limited – early registration is encouraged. 

  Programme updates

  A dedicated Programme Updates page for the SIEBA HUI is now live, providing details of confirmed session titles and presenters. This page will be updated regularly as additional sessions are confirmed in the lead-up to the HUI.

  We are currently working towards releasing the full HUI programme in early March and encourage you to check back often to stay up to date with the latest developments.

  View the Programme Updates page here.

  Links

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• Education sector delegation for Dubai Expo

  The delegates from ENZ, the University of Otago, the University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and private sector education technology companies ByteEd and ARA Journeys will be in Dubai between 22 and 25 January 2022.

  Expo 2020 Dubai is a global trade fair currently being hosted by Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It was scheduled to get underway in 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    

  ENZ Chief Executive Grant McPherson said the New Zealand Government’s recent announcement that it will relax border requirements for fully vaccinated New Zealanders and foreign nationals in stages next year was a clear signal of the country returning to more normal times.

  “The prospect of more open borders in the coming year is a timely reminder of the opportunities that exist to build awareness of New Zealand’s unique education offering,” said Mr McPherson.

  “The Expo is a great platform for New Zealand’s education sector to kick start this process at a global event.”

  Mr McPherson said the involvement of two leading education technology companies was particularly pleasing as both were introducing leading-edge augmented reality (AR) products to the Expo audience.

  ByteEd will be drawing on its web-based platform for teachers and students and introducing AR software to kits for STEM subjects – science, technology engineering and mathematics.

  ARA Journeys will profile its award-winning games, which will stream into the New Zealand Pavilion from the company’s Auckland headquarters to offer the full interactive experience to visitors.

  “Technology is a core building block for future education initiatives and a key element of the country’s international education strategy,” Mr McPherson said.

  “The participation of ByteEd and ARA Journeys at this major international event is a reflection of the forward-looking strategies of both these companies.”  

  While in Dubai, the delegation aims to foster government and institutional connections and build relationships with agents and students. 

  The four-day programme, facilitated by ENZ, will centre on Expo 2020 Dubai’s International Day of Education on 24 January 2022. It will include a networking function, seminars and face-to-face meetings with key stakeholders hosted at the New Zealand Pavilion.

  Find out more about Expo 2020 Dubai.

• Announcing closing plenary speaker for NZIEC KI TUA 2024

  Drawing on his experience leading health care organisations and the health system in Aotearoa New Zealand, including during periods of significant change and uncertainty, Sir Ashley’s closing plenary session will focus on how to lead effectively now and in the future. He will talk to NZIEC KI TUA delegates about ‘leading through change and uncertainty’.   

  “We live in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, which needs leaders to be agile and adaptable who can lead using different approaches than what we have used in the past. I am looking forward to speaking at NZIEC KI TUA on how we can lead in a world of rapid change and complexity,” Sir Ashley said. 
   

  Lead with Stories workshop by Jehan Casinader  

  Award-winning journalist and speaker, Jehan Casinader, will run a workshop, Lead with Stories at NZIEC KI TUA on 7 August. Casinader has spent 15 years telling compelling stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. He has a thorough understanding of New Zealand’s international education sector – and a degree in public policy.  

  Casinader says storytelling makes global influence possible.  

  “As New Zealand revives its international education sector, leaders and organisations will work harder than ever to engage the hearts and minds of students and partners around the world.  

  “However, in an increasingly noisy digital world, it’s harder to grab people’s attention.  

  "Traditional marketing no longer cuts it. And yet, many of us lack the confidence and skills to tell stories – or we’re afraid to. As a result, our most important messages are never heard,” Casinader says.  

  In his workshop, Casinader will share practical tools that helps leaders and staff from across the sector to tell compelling stories.  

  The NZIEC KI TUA 2024 programme will be available in July. 

   

  Register now – early bird registrations close on 31 May 

  Earlybird registrations are still open for the 31st New Zealand International Education Conference KI TUA (NZIEC KI TUA), which is being held in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington from 6 – 8 August 2024 at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre.

  This year’s conference theme is NZIEC KI TUA – Te Ara ki te Ao* 

  ‘Te Ara ki te Ao’, which translates to ‘the pathway to the world’, symbolises a journey that transcends borders and embraces global horizons. This concept frames Aotearoa New Zealand’s distinct international education environment, inviting participants to connect and collaborate to accelerate global growth. 

  Register now at NZIEC KI TUA 2024.  

   

  NZIEC KI TUA 2024 Partners! 

  Welcome to our newest partners Pearson, Edified, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington and Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University  and Flywire, who join TOEFL, Studentsafe, idp, IELTS, and Host Families NZ as partners for NZIEC KI TUA 2024.  

  And welcome to our new media partner: The PIE News.  

  If you’d like to partner with NZIEC KI TUA 2024, email us nziec@enz.govt.nz