Free Year to Study in Rotorua | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 2m

Toi Ohomai Institute is launching a bold new initiative to revitalize its Rotorua campus by offering a full year of free course fees to all school leavers starting in 2027—regardless of qualification level or study mode. Designed to remove financial and logistical barriers, the program aims to triple student numbers, keep talent local, and help young people avoid student debt while staying close to home. With the government’s fees-free scheme ending, Toi Ohomai is stepping in to fill the gap, hoping to boost employment prospects in key sectors like manufacturing and hospitality. Local leaders…