Government plan aims to double international education sector economic impact

Monday 14 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 10:28am

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Education Minister Erica Stanford has unveiled a plan to increase the international education sector's economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034. The strategy includes expanding work rights for eligible student-visa holders from 20 to 25 hours per week starting in November. The Government also intends to streamline visas and use targeted marketing to attract more students.

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1. Stuff via The PostMon 14 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Boost to work rights for international students to drive $7b sector (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsMon 14 Jul 2025, 6:00am

   Govt aims to double economic impact of international students by 2034 (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 14 Jul 2025, 6:55am

   Making NZ top destination for international students (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 14 Jul 2025, 10:28am

   Govt plan to lift international student enrolments (opens in new tab)