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National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected

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RNZ1 hrs ago

The party is also vowing to crack down on overseas-based borrowers, with tougher debt recovery measures planned.

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NZ Herald1 hrs ago

Election 2026: National pledges lower student loan repayments for graduates staying in NZ, new penalties on Kiwis overseas

Loan repayments would fall from 12 to 10 cents on every dollar above the threshold.

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Stuff🏁 first to report1 hrs ago

National offers student loan sweetener in new election policy

National wants to cut the compulsory student loan repayment rate from 12% to 10% for Kiwis who stay in New Zealand, while toughening up on graduates who leave the country without repaying their debt.

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