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'We don't think that's fair': Nicola Willis on National's proposal for student loan payments

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Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 4:04pm
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking during the post-Cabinet press conference, the Beehive theatrette, Parliamenti, Wellington, New Zealand, August 03, 2026: Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaking during the post-Cabinet press conference, the Beehive theatrette, Parliamenti, Wellington, New Zealand, August 03, 2026: Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell

Consequences for New Zealanders overseas who default on their student loans are being proposed under National's new policy.

If elected, local graduates would keep more of their pay each fortnight, while overseas borrowers could face an extra one percent interest on their loans.

Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis explained that they're hoping to keep skilled young Kiwis in the country.

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