新西兰为从2025年开始的高等教育最后一年推出12,000美元“免费”方案。 New Zealand launches $12,000 "Fees Free" program for final year of tertiary studies starting 2025.

自2025年1月1日起, 新西兰将为初等大学生推出新的“免费免费”方案, 在其学习最后一年或工作学习的最后两年提供最高12 000美元。 Starting January 1, 2025, New Zealand will introduce a new "Fees Free" program for first-time tertiary students, offering up to $12,000 for the final year of their studies or the last two years of work-based learning. 这取代了现行的第一年免收收费办法。 This replaces the existing first-year fee waiver scheme. 2024年4月内阁批准的新政策旨在奖励学生的献身精神和完成资格证书。 The new policy, approved by Cabinet in April 2024, aims to reward student dedication and completion of qualifications. 付款将在完成第一个资格或方案之后支付,2026年为2025年完成的学习支付第一笔款项。 Payments will be made after completing the first qualification or program, with the first payments available in 2026 for studies completed in 2025. 高等教育委员会和国内税收局将管理实施工作。 The Tertiary Education Commission and Inland Revenue will manage the implementation.