新西兰看到海外学生贷款偿还额猛增,总额超过2.07亿美元。 New Zealand sees a significant surge in overseas student loan repayments, totaling over $207 million.

新西兰国内税收在海外学生贷款借款者的还款额增加了43%,自去年7月以来总额超过2.07亿美元。 New Zealand's Inland Revenue has seen a 43% increase in repayments from overseas-based student loan borrowers, totaling over $207 million since last July. 增加的部分原因是为学生贷款合规增加了资金,并将重点放在拥有新西兰财产或经常访问的借款人身上。 This rise is partly due to increased funding for Student Loan Compliance and a focus on borrowers who own New Zealand property or visit frequently. 对于超过24 000名债务超过15年的借款人,国内税收机构正在采取更强硬的行动,包括可能在边境逮捕他们。 For over 24,000 borrowers with debts older than 15 years, Inland Revenue is taking tougher action, including potential arrests at the border. 政府亦计划提高学生贷款利率, 此举可能阻碍技术人才返国, The government also plans to raise student loan interest rates, a move criticised for potentially discouraging skilled individuals from returning.