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World-class visa processing and flexibility needed to retain Chinese students

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Wed, 18 Mar 2026, 11:09am
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World-class visa processing and flexibility needed to retain Chinese students

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Mar 2026, 11:09am

China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting. 

A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue, spending nearly $60 thousand a year. 

But it warns families are increasingly price-conscious and weighing up other countries. 

Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Ryan Bridge New Zealand must keep visa processing world-class and offer more flexible study options. 

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