Roman Travers: State-funded tertiary education based upon success will help NZ succeed and grow

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Apr 11, 2023 · 2m

With the ongoing cost of living crisis confronting us all, there’s greater pressure than ever on parents to help their children get to where they need to be.

Confronted by rising mortgage and rent prices, along with those grocery items being pushed onto the luxury side of the shopping list; it’s no wonder that we’re now seeing more tertiary students feeling the financial pinch.

Universities and students' associations warn rising living costs are whacking our students especially hard this year.

Staff that are left dealing with student welfare say that university financial pressure is causing…