College principal David Hunter said when school began this year, its international programme had nine pupils enrolled. The length of the "hibernation" would depend on how long the borders remained closed to international pupils. About a month ago, the host mother wrote a letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asking for the borders to be opened to international pupils next year. Many Dunedin homestay parents relied on the income of international pupils, she said. PHOTO: ALLIED PRESS FILESOn Monday, The Star asked Mr Hipkins when international pupils would be allowed back in New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 22, 2020 04:30 UTC