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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 23]
Students campaign against rape and violence
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 12:54 am | NZUSA
Students around the country will be taking a stand against rape, violence and discrimination tomorrow when the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations re-launches its ‘Thursdays in Black’ campaign with a national day of action. More >>
Vice Chancellor’s statements misleading – students
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 10:36 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are calling Auckland University Vice Chancellor Stuart McCutcheon to account for his misleading statements regarding the Government’s interest in the introduction of a universal student allowance. More >>
Women-only scholarships still justified
Monday, 21 July 2008, 6:03 pm | NZUSA
Women student representatives are urging caution in questioning the relevance of women-only scholarships, and are highlighting their ongoing need. More >>
Universal student allowance welcomed - NZUSA
Monday, 21 July 2008, 3:27 pm | NZUSA
Students throughout the country are delighted to see government interest in the introduction of a universal student allowance and eagerly await its implementation. More >>
Universal student allowance – just smart banking
Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:22 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
This 4th July student leaders are converging on Auckland city for a national conference on tertiary education issues and the launch of a fresh new campaign promoting independence from debt by increasing access to student support. More >>
Government Budget tinkering, students sinking
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 5:12 pm | NZUSA
Today's Budget announcements are a mixed bag for students, promising some relief for a lucky few, but overall will do little to fix the vast problems facing the majority of students and New Zealand's growing student debt problem. More >>
Student debt reaches $10b – a millstone
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 1:45 pm | NZUSA
Students and graduates around New Zealand will be marking collective student debt reaching an astonishing $10billion tomorrow with events and protests highlighting the inequity of the student loan scheme and the unsustainability of a debt-laden ... More >>
Can students really trust Labour to deliver?
Thursday, 21 February 2008, 5:18 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are questioning Labour’s track record on accessibility and affordability in education, following Minister for Tertiary Education Pete Hodgson’s recent statement during a visit to Otago University for Orientation. More >>
Massive student debt increase since 2004
Friday, 25 January 2008, 12:46 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Average student debt has risen by 54 percent since 2004 and is now $28,838 according to major new research released today by the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA). More >>
Access threats to education appalling
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 12:14 am | NZUSA
Students are appalled at the introduction of elitism and competition in education, if a rushed University of Auckland proposal recommending the capping of enrolments from 2009 passes through the institution's Council next week. More >>
Students expect immediate action from Hodgson
Thursday, 1 November 2007, 8:35 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) is today welcoming the appointment of Pete Hodgson as the new Minister for Tertiary Education and Maryan Street as Associate Minister for Tertiary Education, however they warn that they’ll ... More >>
No pay increases until students get fee decreases
Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 11:27 am | NZUSA
Students around the country are horrified to hear of the significant salary increases for tertiary sector bosses, and are calling for an immediate halt to all further pay increases. More >>
IRD Report supports free public tertiary education
Thursday, 25 October 2007, 12:19 am | NZUSA
Students are referring the government to its own recently released Inland Revenue Annual Report for the clear evidence that the student loan scheme is inefficient, inappropriate and has passed its use-by date. More >>
Candidates Forum On Youth Issues Tonight, 4 Oct
Thursday, 4 October 2007, 4:32 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Over 30 candidates for Mayor, the District Health Board and the Wellington City Council will attend the forum at Espacio (the meeting space of Evolve) at 5 Eva Street (off Dixon Street), Wellington starting at 6pm tonight. More >>
NZUSA welcomes Canterbury students
Sunday, 19 August 2007, 12:38 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) enthusiastically welcomes the decision of University of Canterbury students to rejoin its' national representative body. More >>
‘Box City’ highlights student hardship
Tuesday, 7 August 2007, 4:33 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Victoria University students will be raising awareness of student hardship and highlighting the need for universal student allowances when they erect a temporary cardboard Box City in the Quad at the Kelburn Campus from midday tomorrow. The Box City is a joint ... More >>
Students send out warning on interest free
Friday, 15 June 2007, 10:18 am | New Zealand Union of Students Associations
“Students are warning that National should in no way change the interest free policy on student loans should they become government in 2008” stated Josh Clark from New Zealand Union of Students Associations (NZUSA) More >>
New Funding Welcomed, Fairer Fees System Still Nee
Monday, 30 April 2007, 2:51 pm | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Students are welcoming today’s announcement for new public money for the polytechnic sector and wananga, but remind government that student fees must be addressed as part of the new funding regime. More >>
Student debt hits $9 billion and mounting
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 12:02 am | NZ Union of Students' Associations
Concerned students from all around the country are today voicing their concern at student debt reaching a staggering nine billion dollars. “Student debt continues to climb and the Labour government’s promised increases in allowances haven’t ... More >>
Victoria's fee rise unjustified
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 10:55 am | NZUSA
The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations (NZUSA) condemns the move by the Victoria University to apply to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) to increase fees in Humanities, Law, Architecture and Education for students in the second trimester ... More >>
