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New Zealand’s National Party Pledges Lower Student Loan Repayments
The opposition National Party has announced plans to reduce graduate student loan repayment rates and impose financial penalties on Kiwis living abroad if elected. The policy aims to retain domestic talent while easing the debt burden on local graduates.
29 Aug, 22:00 — 29 Aug, 22:00
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rnzHigh3h ago
National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected
The party is also vowing to crack down on overseas-based borrowers, with tougher debt recovery measures planned.
Read full article →nz-heraldMostly Factual3h ago
Election 2026: National pledges lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in NZ, new penalties on Kiwis overseas
Loan repayments would fall from 12 to 10 cents on every dollar above the threshold.
By Tom Rose
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First report: nz-herald · 29 Aug, 22:00|Full coverage: 2 · 0m|Window: 0m
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