They say New Zealand will struggle to restore its $5 billion international education industry if schools, universities and other tertiary institutions let their support for international students slip. A survey of 237 staff at schools and tertiary institutions by the International Education Association (ISANA) found 67 percent expected severe financial consequences if the borders remained closed. "Many students will go to the first country which opens its border to international students. Beard said survey respondents wanted more government support so institutions would not have to make so many cuts. He said they were also anxious to see the government's plan for restoring the international education industry.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2021 17:26 UTC