Articles tagged with Going For Growth

Government Boosts International Education with New School Support Funding

1 month ago | 255 views

The Government is providing new funding for a specialist support function to help schools attract and manage international students, aiming to double the international education sector’s value to $7.2 billion by 2034. This support will assist schools with marketing, resourcing, finding homestays, and ensuring student wellbeing and safety, benefiting both current and prospective participants. The initiative seeks to sustain economic growth from international education by helping schools confidently expand their programs, with the tender available on the Government Electronic Tender Service by June 2026.

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New Funding Boosts NZ Schools to Grow International Student Enrolments

1 month ago | 280 views

The Government is funding a dedicated support function to help schools attract and manage international students, aiming to double the international education sector's value to $7.2 billion by 2034. This support, provided by a specialist organization, will assist schools with marketing, resourcing, homestays, and understanding student wellbeing obligations, benefiting all schools including those not yet enrolling international students. The initiative builds on recent enrolment growth and aims to sustain high-quality economic growth in New Zealand’s international education sector, with the tender opening on the Government Electronic Tender Service by June 2026.

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New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa Attracts $3.39B in Global Investments

4 months ago | 738 views

Since its refresh in April 2025, New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa has attracted $3.39 billion from 573 applicants, significantly surpassing previous investment levels and supporting sectors like tech, healthcare, and horticulture. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford highlights that this influx of international capital and expertise is driving productivity, job creation, and business expansion, aligning with the Government’s economic growth goals. Additionally, new visa settings allow investor visa holders to purchase or build high-value homes, fostering deeper connections to New Zealand.

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Game-Changing Reservoir Project to Boost Economy and Agriculture in Wairarapa Region

12 months ago | 1851 views

A reservoir to be built near Carterton will be a game-changer for the town and wider Wairarapa region, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. The 20ha reservoir, which will hold up to 1 million m3, will provide water for industry at Waingawa Industrial Park and irrigation for land. “Water resilience has been identified as a regional priority for Wairarapa.

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