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Chilean university’s shared interest in innovation
Nicolás Olguín Aguilera and Arturo David Quezada from UDP’s Department of Online Education managed to pack a great deal into their few days in Auckland, on a visit funded by the Chilean Ministry of Education. They saw innovation centres and labs at AUT and at the University of Auckland, while a site visit to VR Voom in Newmarket enabled the pair to explore New Zealand-developed virtual reality and interactive experiences. They also met with Virtual Medical Coaching from Christchurch, who demonstrated the radiography and childbirth simulations they developed, which are used by Ara.
Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) was involved in supporting the visit to UDP by an international education delegation earlier this year, led by Education Minister Chris Hipkins, says Market Development Manager Alana Pellow.
“This visit has been a good opportunity to further strengthen the relationship and showcase New Zealand’s use of innovative technologies in learning and curriculum development in our universities and ed tech companies.”
“Our time in Auckland has been fantastic for so many reasons I wouldn't dare to count them,” Nicolás Olguín Aguilera said.
“Every place, every person we've met means a deep experience of discovery and learning. We came here to explore spaces that teach with technology and to meet the people behind them. The results are above and beyond our expectations. We take a great deal of knowledge back to Chile and look forward to keeping an active bond with our New Zealand peers.”

(l to r): Dr Nasser Giacaman of Byte Ed, Kenneth Holt, Thomas Male of Byte Ed, Arturo, Nicolas, and Peter Dong Founder and CEO of Byte Ed, at VR Voom

(l to r) Nicolas Olguín Aguilera, Lee Jackson, Senior Technician at AUT, and Arturo David Quezada at AUT’s Motion Capture Lab

Arturo testing Virtual Medical Coaching’s radiography simulation at ENZ’s Auckland office
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Successful agent engagement and student recruitment drive in Malaysia

The events aimed to gauge student interest in studying in New Zealand and deepen collaboration with education agents and schools. 

To kick off the series, in early March, ENZ and representatives from New Zealand universities co-hosted a morning tea information session and focus group for Malaysian education agents in Kuala Lumpur.

The session promoted the ENZ resources available to support agents, and representatives from University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Massey University, University of Otago, and University of Waikato led a discussion exploring key messages that resonate with Malaysian students and parents, understanding the factors influencing destination choice and brainstorming strategies to strengthen New Zealand’s brand visibility.

The event brought together 11 agencies from across Kuala Lumpur.  

Co-funded agent activity

ENZ supported three key education agencies from across Malaysia to undertake co-funded student recruitment activity.

In Selangor, AECC Global Malaysia and ENZ hosted a mini-booth fair at HELP International School – giving students the opportunity to interact directly with representatives from Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, the University of Canterbury, University of Otago, and the University of Waikato.

The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.

The mini-booth fair at HELP International School.

Over to Shah Alam, SELSET Education partnered with INTEC College to host an information session showcasing eight of New Zealand’s tertiary institutions.

INTEC College students heard from the Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Southern Institute of Technology, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and pathway provider, University of Canterbury International College.

Around 100 students were in attendance, and the session was followed by an opportunity for students to chat further with the study providers on show.   

Students at INTEC College exploring New Zealand tertiary education study options.

To close out the co-funded activity, ENZ made its first official visit to East Malaysia since before the pandemic.

ENZ and JM Education partnered to lead a series of school visits in late April Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Around 400 students attended information sessions across three schools. The events were led by the University of Auckland and University of Otago at Kota Kinabalu High School, Sekolah Menengah Sains Sabah, and Maktab Nasional.

Attendees of one of the information sessions.

ENZ Market Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia, Naluri Bella, said that partnering with agents for co-funding targeted activities helps enhance both agents and students’ awareness and understanding of New Zealand’s unique education offering.

“These collaborations not only build trust and commitment among agents but also positions New Zealand as a competitive and credible choice for Malaysian students,” she said.  
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Haere rā to Brazilian students
Farewell events for the students have been held around the country, to demonstrate our appreciation of this opportunity, and contribute to the students’ memories of New Zealand. The events also provided an opportunity for diplomats from both countries, and local government representatives to demonstrate the value of international education in building global connections and long-term relationships.
Events included a sailing trip with Maritime New Zealand, Māori performances, outdoor experiences, and museum tours, organised by Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) alongside regional development agencies.

Final farewells from students and their supporters in New Zealand and Brazil.

The final farewell event was online, and included New Zealand Ambassador to Brazil Richard Prendergast, Henrique Choer Moraes, Minister-Counsellor at the Brazilian Embassy in Wellington, and Mr. Roni Miranda Vieira, Director of Education from the Education Secretariat of Paraná state speaking with the students and hearing about their experiences, alongside others involved with the trip.
‘The people were very welcoming – a wonderful experience.’
‘New Zealand is beautiful, this is the best experience of my life, I’m loving it here!’
‘We got to know so many places.’
‘A lovely country and a lovely experience – thank you so much.’
‘We did a boat cruise in Milford Sound.’
‘We went with the school to a lot of different places.’
‘I had a really great time with my host family. They were very kind to me. I’m very sad to leave them.’
‘I’m getting on very well with my host brother – I think I will miss him when I go back to Brazil.’
‘It has been an amazing experience – I am learning so many things.’
‘My host family owns a coffee shop in Rangiora where I go on weekends and have a chance to know different people, they also own a farm and have taught me how to shear a sheep. Another interesting thing I noticed is that depending on the city, I hear a different accent.’
ENZ’s Market Development Manager in Brazil, Bruna de Natale, says this was the first big group of students to come to New Zealand after our borders reopened.
“We had all been waiting eagerly for New Zealand’s borders to open again so this programme could get underway after almost two years, and I know the Kiwi schools involved were very excited to welcome these students. It was good to hear about the special memories the students will take home from their trip, including how much they learned. For most students, this was their first international experience and for many of them, being in a multi-cultural class in New Zealand was a very different experience from home.
“We hope that the students will stay connected to New Zealand and that this experience will be a good basis and incentive for them to explore further international study options in the future – who knows, we might welcome them back to New Zealand someday, that would be lovely!”
The study programme is fully funded by the Paraná Government, through Paraná’s Secretary of Education and Sport, and is expected to continue next year for around 2,000 students. We hope that some of them will be able to come to New Zealand.

Auckland-based students took part in a sailing trip thanks to Maritime New Zealand and Auckland Unlimited

Students from Freyberg High School saw a presentation on the Iny͂ People of Central Brazil exhibition at Te Manawa Museum in Palmerston North

Visiting Milford Sound was one of the highlights for the Invercargill-based students

Students from Western Heights High School experienced a farewell special day out in Rotorua that included Velocity Valley, ZORB, and the Skyline Rotorua Gondola and Luge, as well as a BBQ lunch.
From the CE: Steady progress continues
Since New Zealand’s borders reopened at the end of July I am pleased to note that we are making steady progress, although this can’t yet be fully quantified. The number of students with valid student visas who are in New Zealand is heading in the right direction, reaching 16,515 as at 16 October 2022. It’s important to note that these statistics are only part of the story. Students who travel to New Zealand for short courses of study from visa waiver countries or on working holiday visas aren’t included. It will be some time before reliable statistics are available on the total number of international students enrolled with New Zealand education providers this year. Anecdotally, though, we are hearing from schools, and from English language providers and others across the sector, that they are seeing gradually increasing numbers of international students enrolling or applying to them, which is good news.
Study Abroad Month has just drawn to a close in the United States and attracted a high level of interest and positive feedback, including some commitments for study abroad enrolments at New Zealand universities from the start of 2023. In the US we also recently signed our first ever education cooperation arrangement to be written in both te reo Māori and English, with the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. You can read more about these and our other recent activities around the world in this issue of E-News.
In the Asia region, we are heading into our busiest season of international education events during October and November:
- Seoul: Study Abroad Fair 2022 COEX, the largest event of its kind in South Korea, including an agent seminar and a Kiwi Alumni event, on 20-23 October
- Tokyo: Japan partner reconnecting series on 25-26 October
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City: Agent seminars and New Zealand Fair on 28-31 October
- Bangkok: Agent seminar and New Zealand Fair on 4-5 November
- Beijing: China Education Expo, the leading international education event in China, on 11-12 November.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins, accompanied by a small education delegation from New Zealand, was in Seoul promoting New Zealand as an international education destination in time to attend the study abroad fair and associated events, before continuing on to Indonesia and is now in Singapore – we will cover these activities in a future issue of E-News.
As we work to raise interest in studying with New Zealand and ensure positive experiences for international students, ENZ is working closely with other NZ Inc agencies. In this month’s E-News, we are pleased to publish the first in a series of regular updates from Immigration New Zealand, to provide timely access to the latest infomation on changes and trends.
Our partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT), that will see ENZ take over operational management of the Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Programme, comes into effect on 1 November 2022. A transition team is in place, which will include several key staff members coming across to ENZ from MFAT, to support a successful handover for this important scholarship programme.
Whangaia ka tupu ka puāwai – that which is nurtured will blossom and grow.

Kia ora
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