Inland Revenue adopts tougher stance on unpaid student loans

Tuesday 13 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 10:02am

In this story NZ Customs Service, Inland Revenue

Inland Revenue is taking a firmer approach to student loan debt, including using arrests at the border as a last resort. At the end of April, over 113,000 people with student loans were believed to be based overseas, with more than 70 per cent in default.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 13 May 2025, 7:23pm

   Inland Revenue taking tougher line on student loan debtors (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 13 May 2025, 7:43pm

   Airport arrest shows tougher stance on student debt (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 14 May 2025, 10:02am

   Arrest at airport as IR takes tougher stance on student loan debts (opens in new tab)