Alistair Crozier: NZ China Council Executive Director on the need to work to retain Chinese international students

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Mar 17, 2026 · 2m · transcript

China remains vital to our education sector, but the market is shifting.

A new NZ China Council report shows Chinese students make up about a third of revenue, spending nearly $60 thousand a year.

But it warns families are increasingly price-conscious and weighing up other countries.

Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Ryan Bridge New Zealand must keep visa processing world-class and offer more flexible study options.

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