In Brief: What the end of fees-free means for NZ’s polytechs and unis
The coalition Government’s decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme has sparked a fierce debate about student debt, access to university, and the future of public education in New Zealand.
In this interview, Public Interest speaks with Tertiary Education Union president Ti Lamusse about what the change means for students, and why he believes the controversy points to a much deeper crisis across the tertiary sector.
We discuss:
Why the Government says fees-free failed• Whether student debt is really a barrier to study
The growing financial pressure on universities and…
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