
John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students
From The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Published 3/17/2026
Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. Chair John…







