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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 2 MIN

Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting.  A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue, spending nearly $60 thousand a year.  But it warns families are increasingly price-conscious and weighing up other countries.  Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Ryan Bridge New Zealand must keep visa processing world-class and offer more flexible study options.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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