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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 22]
Tertiary education cuts will hurt students
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 1:24 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Investment in tertiary education must be part of the government’s response to the financial crisis, says TEU president Dr Tom Ryan. Finance minister Bill English stated in parliament yesterday that he intends to cut tertiary education commitments in ... More >>
PM guarantees interest free loans will stay
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 10:47 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
“We welcome the Prime Minister’s decisive statement clarifying that the interest-free student loan policy will remain”, said Jordan King, Co-President of the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA). John Key confirmed National’s position ... More >>
Govt needs to quash rumours on student loan change
Friday, 8 May 2009, 5:19 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are alarmed at speculation that the Government may be looking to reintroduce interest back onto student loans in the forthcoming budget. Statements made in this week’s Trans Tasman political newsletter indicated that government officials had ... More >>
Minister’s pre-budget statements concern students
Thursday, 30 April 2009, 9:43 am | NZUSA
Students are highly concerned with the Minister of Tertiary Education, Anne Tolley, who today has made worrying statements ahead of the Budget. More >>
Voluntary repayment scheme no bonus for most
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 10:27 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are critical of National’s announcement of a new student loan repayment bonus scheme, citing its strict eligibility criteria and lack of vision and scope as its downfalls. More >>
Student allowances: The answer to a tight job mar
Monday, 9 March 2009, 5:13 pm | NZUSA
Student allowances: The answer to a tight job market Student leaders today expressed their concern about diminishing job figures released by Student Job Search and called on the Government to address the potential poverty that many students may now face ... More >>
Student leaders on national tour
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 2:54 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
New Zealand’s student leaders are in Palmerston North this week on the first leg of a month-long national tour of universities, polytechnics and institutes of technology. More >>
Public service job cut threats uncalled for
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 1:13 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are very concerned at news of potential job cuts in the public service, particularly in government agencies and departments that deal with tertiary education and student support, and label any ‘slash and burn’ approach to staffing as reckless ... More >>
Government keen on bondage, students not so sure
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 9:16 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student leaders are welcoming the government’s interest in supporting new graduates and their recognition of the significant issues with student loan debt, but are warning that without further expansion of the scheme the initiative will have narrow success. More >>
Students demand Vice Chancellors tell the truth
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 11:20 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student representatives are shocked and disappointed that the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC) Briefing for the Incoming Minister continues to promulgate incorrect assertions on student financial support and is referring them to the government’s ... More >>
Student workers need increase to minimum wage
Saturday, 7 February 2009, 1:44 pm | NZUSA
Along with thousands of other low wage workers, students will be hoping the government has heard their calls and will deliver a rise in the minimum wage when Cabinet meets on Monday. More >>
Students say Treasury Briefing is a time warp
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 2:11 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Student representatives are outraged at Treasury’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Finance dismissing the negative consequences of the Student Loan Scheme, and are urging the National-led government to instead consider the raft of evidence proving ... More >>
NZUSA elects student leaders for 2009
Tuesday, 6 January 2009, 10:08 am | NZUSA
The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) has elected its national officers for 2009. Sophia Blair and Jordan King will be the Co-Presidents of NZUSA. More >>
National out of the race for thinking voters
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 1:48 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
A new Thinking Person’s Guide to Voting has been launched detailing tertiary education policies of political parties to support voters in making informed choices on November 8. More >>
Vice Chancellors should tell the truth
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 10:36 am | NZUSA
Student representatives are taking issue with the New Zealand Vice Chancellors Committees’ (NZVCC) mis-representation of student support spending and urge them to come clean on the real figures which reveal universities receive huge funding injections every ... More >>
Key commitment a clunker!!
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 12:38 am | NZUSA
Student leaders, responding to John Key’s latest tertiary education policy announcements, expressed astonishment at the ignorance of his view that graduates are leaving our shores for a “brighter future”, and not because of student debt, accumulated ... More >>
Labour’s universal student allowance what NZ needs
Monday, 13 October 2008, 2:56 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Tertiary students throughout the country are celebrating today following Prime Minister Helen Clark’s announcement that Labour will deliver a universal living allowance for all full time students should they be in a position to form the next government ... More >>
Government policy changes encourage higher fees
Wednesday, 27 August 2008, 1:29 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations is extremely disappointed that Government have abdicated responsibility for bringing already high tuition fees under control by loosening up regulations in favour of institutions, and are warning of ... More >>
Cost of universal allowances lower than reported
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 9:56 am | NZUSA
Ministry of Education documents sourced under the Official Information Act by the New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) reveal that the cost of a universal student allowance is significantly lower than figures cited recently in some media. More >>
Govt report justifies universal allowance call
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 3:06 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are welcoming the release of a government report highlighting the positive educational outcomes associated with student allowances. “The findings of this report come as no surprise. NZUSA has long advocated that adequate support in the ... More >>
