Business & Economy

Follow our students from around the world as they explore studying and living in New Zealand.

Employers embrace influence of international students

There are employers in New Zealand who have long been savvy to the benefits of having international student graduates in their...

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Caroline plays her part in Christchurch rebuild

Caroline Su arrived in Christchurch in 2013, only two years after the devastating earthquake there. Aged 15 at the time, she could...

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International graduate helps strengthen New Zealand’s cyber-security

With cybersecurity threats on the rise, Taiwanese national Eric Wang is working hard to protect New Zealand companies from the...

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Sheep Nutter chooses New Zealand to learn from the best

Dayanne Almeida is living her best life in New Zealand, and it’s sheep farming that brought her here.

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International students provide Asia perspective for Canterbury businesses

An enthusiastic group of international students from the University of Canterbury (UC) spent the early weeks of their summer break...

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International graduate brings fresh perspective to fresh food sector

Kazi Talaska knew from an early age that she would leave her home in Indonesia and study overseas. She just wasn’t quite sure what...

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Student-led business sets out to break down barriers

Three award-winning Year 13 students from Auckland’s Waitakere College are determined to break down barriers with a business...

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Prime Minister's Scholarship shakes up geology student's plans

Christchurch’s devastating earthquake of 2011 is a recent reminder of the seismic risks New Zealand faces and the need to be...

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New Zealand and China share cultural connection through conservation

New Zealand’s national parks are the jewel in our conservation crown – vast wilderness areas protected from development, an...

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Wellington embraces talents, culture, and passion of international students

International students are both drawn to, and contribute to, Wellington’s reputation as a cool city.

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