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NZUSA - New Zealand Union of Students' Associations
We stand for opportunity, for all.
NZUSA is the New Zealand Union of Students' Associations, the national body that represents New Zealand's students' associations and the interests of New Zealand's 400,000 students at universities, polytechnics and in trades training.
We conduct original research, advocate to Government and through the media, and support New Zealand's students' associations to be more effective on behalf of their members. We advocate alongside Te Mana Akonga – The National Māori Students' Association, and Tertiary Women New Zealand – The NZUSA Women's Caucus.
Since 1929, we've believed in a society rich in opportunity, where anyone from anywhere can become any thing. We support accessible, affordable quality public tertiary education.
NZUSA - New Zealand Union of Students' Associations - Latest News [Page 17]
Maori students lodge Treaty of Waitangi claim against VSM
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 2:27 pm | NZUSA
Maori student representatives have formally lodged a claim into the Waitangi Tribunal seeking an urgent Tribunal hearing into the impacts of ACT’s bill to end universal membership of students’ associations. More >>
ACT urged to take its own advice on cross-party solutions
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 1:51 pm | NZUSA
Students are urging National this afternoon to support a longer-lasting enduring solution that is a practical and balanced alternative to ACT’s bill to end universal membership of students’ associations. Such an alternative could generate cross-party ... More >>
Student leaders propose alternative to extreme ACT Bill
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 8:35 pm | NZUSA
Student leaders are today calling for National to adopt a proposal which guarantees every student the right to freedom of association whilst ensuring that strong independent students’ associations can continue to provide credible and effective student representation ... More >>
National contradicts own Act on student voice
Friday, 19 August 2011, 11:58 am | NZUSA
Students will welcome legislation passed yesterday that seeks to increase student oversight and consultation by institutions on student services and student services levies. However, this direction is being direct undermined and contradicted by other ... More >>
Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag
Thursday, 18 August 2011, 9:25 am | NZUSA
The cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged new fees in the Student Loan Scheme Act passed under urgency in Parliament today. On the positive side, student representatives will celebrate good administrative changes in the Bill. More >>
Student Loan Scheme Act a mixed bag for students & graduates
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 5:44 pm | NZUSA
The cost of study will go up yet again as borrowers are charged new fees in the Student Loan Scheme Act passed under urgency in Parliament today. On the positive side, student representatives will celebrate good administrative changes in the Bill. More >>
Students nationwide urge ‘National to be Rational
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 1:37 pm | NZUSA
Students around the country are today urging National to be ‘rational’ and stop supporting ACT’s Bill to end universal membership of student’s associations. Rallies were scheduled to coincide with an originally scheduled Member’s Day in ... More >>
Students nationwide urge National to be Rational
Wednesday, 17 August 2011, 11:24 am | NZUSA
Students around the country are today urging National to be ‘rational’ and stop supporting ACT’s Bill to end universal membership of student’s associations. Rallies were scheduled to coincide with an originally scheduled Member’s Day in ... More >>
National Reneges on Assurance About Anti-student Bill
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:27 pm | NZUSA
National MPs are tonight setting aside parliamentary process to allow ACT’s destructive and unwanted Bill that will devastate student representation and services to proceed. If passed, the Bill is poised to throw the tertiary sector into disarray. More >>
NZ First student loan policy a welcome contribution
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 9:31 am | NZUSA
Student leaders are welcoming New Zealand First’s contribution to the political debate around student debt, with a signal that party is serious about focusing on youth and addressing the nation’s student debt problem by matching borrowers’ ... More >>
Students remember Dame Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan
Friday, 22 July 2011, 7:43 pm | NZUSA
Dame Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan ONZ was elected as Women’s Vice-President to the 1960-1961 Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) Executive becoming its first Maori woman member. More >>
‘Review It!’ another success for students’ associations
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 1:23 pm | NZUSA
NZUSA is congratulating Massey University students’ associations on the launch of Review It!, a new survey designed to review courses and improve quality and student choice, developed in collaboration with Massey University. Launched just this semester, ... More >>
More than just presidents locked out if VSM passes
Monday, 18 July 2011, 3:24 pm | NZUSA
Opposition to an Act Party Bill that aims to end universal membership of students’ associations continues to mount as students around the country resume classes for the second half of the year. More >>
UK Conservatives Move to Strengthen Students’ Associations
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 3:33 pm | NZUSA
Students in New Zealand are hoping the Government will look overseas for inspiration in the way it ensures students are well-served and represented at their institutions. The UK Conservative Government has recently announced proposals for major reform ... More >>
NZUSA commends 25 years since HLRA
Saturday, 9 July 2011, 1:31 pm | NZUSA
Students are joining others in the community Saturday(July 9) who are marking and commending 25 years since the passage of the Homosexual Law Reform Act in 1986. More >>
Student Radio One of Many Possible Casualties of VSM Bill
Monday, 4 July 2011, 5:18 pm | NZUSA
Student radio will not be the only thing silenced if Parliament continues to support an Act Party Bill that will undermine the services, facilities and vibrant campus environments that students currently use and enjoy. More >>
Time to find a fairer alternative to Act’s VSM Bill
Sunday, 19 June 2011, 1:20 pm | NZUSA
Student leaders are echoing calls for fairer alternatives to ensure students continue to get the best possible services, representation and experience at university and polytechnic campuses. More >>
Education Undermined in Short-Sighted Budget
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5:36 pm | NZUSA
Thousands more potential students were shut out of tertiary education in an enormously short-sighted budget today. More >>
Budget 2011- bad for students, worse for women
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5:15 pm | NZUSA
Budget 2011- bad for students, worse for women Student leaders are condemning today’s Budget announcements that will see education and training put out of reach of many New Zealanders, with women being hardest hit. “The Government has made it very ... More >>
Government Should Secure Better Future with Budget
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Students are looking towards the government’s Budget to see if there will be constructive action tackling the real issues facing students, tertiary education, and New Zealand. “Students are clear in demanding a better future and the areas we need to address. ... More >>
