We reject the current model that requires students to borrow to live, limits opportunity and access, and imposes a mortgage on both individual students and our nation’s future. New Zealand First acknowledges that employers want skill sets and learners want qualifications. It is important to note that all levels of qualification have value and Level 2 industry qualifications are vital to positive transitions between secondary schooling, further education and training or employment.
sceptical towards state expenditure on education, for example in favour of study fees or private schools