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Fees free was introduced in 2018 by the sixth Labour Government. It was planned to increase the free period from one year to two years in 2020, and then three years in 2023, [2] but it was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] In the first year, 47 thousand students and trainees had their fees paid off. [2]
The University of New Zealand system – where it was the only degree-granting university in New Zealand – lasted until 1961. [3] Now the colleges are independent universities in their own right, and since 1961 four new universities have been created: Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University, Massey University and Waikato University.
The Zero Fees Scheme has even been extended to international students, in the form of the Zero Fees English and Zero Fees Foundation Studies programs. These programs allow international students to study English or Foundation programs for free when they subsequently enroll in a one-year or longer mainstream academic program.
All of the universities, with the exception of AUT, are descended from the former University of New Zealand, a collegiate university that existed from 1870 to 1961. In 2021, universities provided tertiary education to over 182,900 students or 142,720 equivalent full-time students (EFTS). [1]
Before student loans were implemented in New Zealand, university tuition fees were introduced by the 4th Labour Government led by Prime Minister David Lange and Finance Minister David Caygill in 1989. This fee was $129, but in 1990 it was increased to $1250, a 969% increase on the prior year.
Previous reports have speculated that fees could rise from £9,250 to £10,500 and come into force in September 2025, affecting school students who are currently sitting their A-Levels.
Following the abolition of the provinces in November 1876, New Zealand established a free, compulsory, and secular national state education system from 1 January 1878, largely modelled on the Canterbury system. [18] Victorian ideals had an influence on New Zealand education and schools even if open to both genders would often separate boys and ...
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) for foreign tourists will increase from the current fee of 35 New Zealand Dollars, about $22, to NZ$100, which is about $62.