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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 18]
Short-sighted funding cuts cap nation’s potential
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 12:13 pm | NZUSA
Student leaders are echoing the sentiments of the Massey Extramural Students’ Society, who are calling for a review of the Government’s approach to tertiary education due to the impact this is having on older and distance students. More >>
International recognition of Student Volunteer Army
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 12:20 pm | NZUSA
Student leaders are congratulating and commending the Student Volunteer Army on its continuing efforts in Canterbury, and for the work the Army’s coordinators will do overseas. More >>
Students will welcome accountability and transparency
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 4:32 pm | NZUSA
Students today have welcomed government proposals to ensure institutions are more transparent and accountable about the student services levies they charge. Currently, most tertiary institutions charge student services levies which fund the provision ... More >>
Students agree with ACT logic
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 1:42 pm | NZUSA
Students are calling on the ACT party to withdraw a Bill that is widely opposed by submitters and the public, and will not lead to an enduring solution on an issue important to the stakeholders affected. Parliament is continuing its consideration ... More >>
Urgent action needed for Canterbury students
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 8:29 pm | NZUSA
Student representatives are calling for an urgent collaborative nationwide approach to supporting students displaced by the tragic consequences of last week’s Christchurch earthquake. More >>
Canterbury Students Need Support
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 4:24 pm | NZUSA
Canterbury students are in need of leadership from the Government and tertiary institutions in the aftermath of last week’s tragic earthquake, which has seen many displaced and may result in significant delays and disruption to the academic year. More >>
Students nationwide responding to CHCH earthquake appeals
Friday, 25 February 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Tertiary students are responding to the Christchurch earthquake by opening their hearts and wallets. Appeals are being launched by students’ associations at universities and polytechnics nationwide during their orientation weeks. These appeals will gather ... More >>
Gillard should urge Key not to repeat failed experiment
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
In Australia, voluntary student membership has destroyed meaningful student representation and services on campuses. Students are calling on visiting Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard to urge John Key and his government to not to repeat the same mistake. More >>
Interest back on loans = harder to save
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 12:30 pm | NZUSA
Students are calling on the Government to immediately reject a baseless recommendation from the Savings Working Group that will make it harder to save. The Group’s report recommends, among other things, reintroducing interest on student loans after a student ... More >>
Staff Shortages Threaten Future Opportunities
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 10:12 am | NZUSA
Universities New Zealand released a report today that shows universities are facing a shortage of academic staff over the next ten years. “We are concerned about what this might mean for both the quality of teaching offered by universities, and the ... More >>
Research shows students hit hard by recession
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:03 am | NZUSA
New research released today by the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) shows students were hit hard by the economic recession. Fewer jobs and higher costs meant many struggled to make ends meet, and there is continuing concern over ... More >>
New national student leaders for 2011
Monday, 10 January 2011, 12:00 pm | NZUSA
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) has new national officers for 2011. David Do and Max Hardy are the NZUSA co-Presidents, and Caitlin Dunham the NZUSA National Women’s Rights Officer. More >>
Students send message to Government
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 4:30 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students have today urged the Government to listen to them and the public on the issue of student services and representation. At events around the country, local students and members of the public wore gags to represent the silencing of students ... More >>
Poll reveals overwhelming majority opposed to Act Bill
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 5:23 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
The New Zealand public has again overwhelmingly declared that students themselves should determine the method of students’ association membership, a week out from the committee stage of a Bill that attempts to remove this choice. More >>
Don’t close the gap with Australia
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 9:24 am | NZUSA
Students are warning the Government not to repeat the same mistakes from across the Tasman when it comes to student services and representation. Carla Drakeford, President of the National Union of Students (NUS) in Australia, is the guest of the New Zealand ... More >>
Students call on PM to save student services
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 10:12 am | NZUSA
Students are requesting an urgent meeting with Prime Minister John Key to discuss how to save student services, representation, and welfare provisions from an Act Party Bill after it was voted through on its Second Reading in Parliament tonight. More >>
Bill will put quality and students at risk
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 2:37 pm | NZUSA
High quality tertiary education will be put at risk if an Act Party Bill being considered by Parliament is further advanced next week. The Bill seeks to fundamentally alter membership of students’ associations, however students warn this will lead to downwards ... More >>
National goes against 98% of submitters
Thursday, 21 October 2010, 10:58 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student representatives are appalled that National MPs have ignored the calls of students and the public tonight. National MPs have chosen to support Act’s concerted attack on student services, as debate on the Second Reading of the Education (Freedom ... More >>
National – do the right thing, and support the 98%
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 2:30 pm | NZUSA
Student representatives are calling on MPs to oppose the Act Party’s Bill attacking student services and representation tomorrow evening(Wednesday) in Parliament. More >>
Will student opportunities be history?
Monday, 18 October 2010, 5:03 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students’ associations have been working hard for students for over a hundred years and are reminding MPs this week to vote down an Act Party Bill that will undermine the services, facilities and vibrant campus environments that students use and enjoy. More >>
