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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 21]
Students outraged at Polytechnic governance change
Friday, 20 November 2009, 2:51 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student representatives are outraged at today’s release of an Education and Science Select Committee report on a Bill which will fundamentally alter the nature and quality of Polytechnic Councils. More >>
Australian student President visits New Zealand
Monday, 16 November 2009, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
David Barrow, President of the National Union of Students (NUS) in Australia, is the special guest of the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations this week, undertaking a speaking tour with student leaders, the tertiary sector and political ... More >>
Interest free student loans here to stay
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 1:30 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are calling for common sense and a collective approach to funding the tertiary sector, in light of backward and out-of-date suggestions from some quarters. More >>
Student Debt: $20 Billion by 2022
Saturday, 3 October 2009, 12:16 pm | NZUSA
Student leaders are gravely concerned today at information released to NZUSA under the Official Information Act that forecasts total student debt reaching $15 Billion dollars by 2015 and a staggering $20 billion dollars by 2022. More >>
Importance of wider educational experience
Friday, 2 October 2009, 2:47 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders today are pleased with several parts of the draft Tertiary Education Strategy which outline the need for students to have a holistic and well rounded experience in tertiary education and that it acknowledges the importance of this ... More >>
Potential Fee rises concern students
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:22 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders today are concerned at further fee rises that have been signalled in the release of the Government’s Draft Tertiary Education Strategy. More >>
Attack on Polytechnics unacceptable
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 11:45 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) is supporting the actions of students around the country as they fight against the Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill. “This Bill follows quickly on the heels of under-funding, increasing ... More >>
Roger Douglas' Bill will put students at risk
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 9:43 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Student leaders are today disappointed that Parliament has voted Roger Douglas’ completely unnecessary Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill through to Select Committee following its First Reading in the House, but are confident that ... More >>
Students vow to protect student services
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 9:41 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Student leaders are reminding Members of Parliament of the flexibility and choice regarding membership of students’ associations already enshrined in legislation, as Roger Douglas’ Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill comes up for ... More >>
Māori Students ready to fight the Douglas Bill
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 3:02 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
“Māori Tertiary students are opposing the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill and urge the National Party Caucus to support the status quo” said Jacqualene Poutu, Tumuaki of Te Mana Ākonga (TMA, National Māori Tertiary Students ... More >>
Student leaders gather at Lincoln University
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 2:31 pm | NZUSA
Student representatives from Universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics around the country are gathering in Christchurch this week for the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) third national conference of the year, to be ... More >>
SIS Actions Unacceptable
Monday, 10 August 2009, 8:57 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are very concerned today at news that the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (SIS) has been spying on University Academics who, as part of their work and research, are critical of the direction of New Zealand’s economic & trade policies. ... More >>
Youth opportunities package a positive first step
Tuesday, 4 August 2009, 10:17 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are welcoming the Youth Opportunities scheme unveiled by Prime Minister John Key in Christchurch yesterday, but remain concerned over the direction of the Government’s wider support policy for those already engaged in higher education. More >>
We won’t be Shut up and Shut out!
Friday, 31 July 2009, 1:02 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
We won’t be Shut up and Shut out! Students Launch Training Incentive Allowance Petition The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations is launching a nationwide petition today calling on students and the public to register their opposition to ... More >>
Bennett privacy fiasco a sideshow: Reinstate T.I.A
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:53 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders today are renewing their call for the reinstatement of the Training Incentive Allowance and are pressing the Minister for Social Development, Hon Paula Bennett, to immediately take action in the face of widespread public concern over ... More >>
Drastic changes to Polytechnic governance alarming
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 10:32 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are gravely concerned at the proposed changes to the governance of Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics and are calling on the Government to come clean about its’ plans in the sector and immediately consult with all tertiary ... More >>
Student leaders converge on Auckland
Thursday, 2 July 2009, 10:10 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Student leaders from Universities and Polytechnics around the country are converging in Auckland this weekend for the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) July Conference to be held on the 3 – 5 July at the University of Auckland Business ... More >>
Students disappointed at loss of scholarships
Friday, 29 May 2009, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
The Government has slashed $98 million dollars worth of scholarships in its recent budget announcement, which has not sat well with students. “Students are dismayed at the scholarship cut. The Government has essentially resurrected financial barriers ... More >>
"Brighter future" a distant glimmer say students
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:39 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are disappointed today with the Government’s Budget following the announcement that the main funding categories in tertiary education will not be guaranteed to increase in real terms over the coming few years and that $98 million dollars worth ... More >>
Government won’t front up to students
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 11:40 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders today are questioning the Government’s commitment to tertiary education and supporting learners after Government Ministers have again declined to speak to student leaders and representatives. The Minister of Tertiary Education, Hon Anne ... More >>
