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Looking ahead to 2026 – What’s happening in our markets

We’ve highlighted ENZ-led in-market experiences that are underway for the first half of the year below, and we are also excited to provide you with provisional dates for in-market experiences that are planned for the second half of 2026, including New Zealand student fairs and agent seminars in Thailand, South Korea, China and Viet Nam (agent seminars only in Viet Nam and China).…

Strengthening ties with Chilean education agents 

The event brought together a group of Chilean education agents for an opportunity to connect with ENZ Director of Engagement Javiera Visedo and Whitecliffe Regional Manager Lorena Mendes.

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New Zealand showcased at Expo Exterior and to leading Chilean universities 

At Expo Exterior, ENZ Director of Engagement Javiera Visedo joined a governmental panel on the topic ‘Bridges to the Future: Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, allies of Chilean talent’.

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ENZ agent seminars return to China in March 2026

These events form a core part of the ENZ China Go-To-Market Plan and support New Zealand providers to strengthen partnerships, grow visibility, and boost student recruitment across a key market.

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Update from Immigration New Zealand

It is now easier for Chinese passport holders to study short courses in New Zealand if they are travelling from Australia and hold an eligible Australian visa.

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From the Chief Executive: Celebrating 2025 – A year of growth for international education

Kia ora koutou, 

As we wind down the year and get ready for a well-deserved Christmas and end-of-year break, I am reflecting on a year that has been transformative for international education in New Zealand.  

This year, we moved from recovery to a focus on sustainable growth.

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ENZ calls for funding proposals for New Zealand-China research partnerships

The New Zealand-China Tripartite Partnership Fund 2026 offers up to NZD 20,000-30,000 for each partnership project.  The Fund supports new or existing research partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese universities.   

Projects typically involve three universities – two from China and one from New Zealand.

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Under One Sky — SIEBA HUI 2026 (12–14 May, Te Pae, Christchurch)

Where: Te Pae Convention Centre, Ōtautahi Christchurch  

When: 12–14 May 2026 

Theme: Under One Sky 

Day one kicks off with focused, scheduled meetings, professional development and networking between schools and education agents.

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Education New Zealand hosts successful Kia Ora India events in New Delhi and Pune

The Kia Ora India series was designed to spark meaningful conversations about global pathways, future-ready learning, and cross-border collaboration, while also attracting students to New Zealand’s world-class education opportunities.

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Building on momentum from 2025 for steady growth in 2026

Kia ora koutou, 

As 2025 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together, and to thank you for the incredible support you’ve shown to grow international education in New Zealand.