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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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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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments

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ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out.

As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors.

ACT Party Candidate Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to speak about why the Party's going so hard on Labour...

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ACT's election campaign's kicked off today, and the party's focused on two things: cut red-tape to unlock the country's potential, and lock Labour out.
As part of their ambitions, the party wants to remove tax on Kiwisaver earnings, and scrutinise the bureaucracy in many sectors.
ACT Party Candidate Paul Henry joins Tim Beveridge to speak about why the Party's going so hard on Labour...
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We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion.

The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, community service card holders, and total mobility users.

They also plan to build rapid bus and light rail, boost inter-regional travle, and pedestrianises more inner-city areas.

Green Party Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter speaks with Tim Beveridge to unpack the policy...

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We're about a month away until Election Day, so policy announcemens and party promises are ramping up. The Greeens today have launched their transport plan to combat fossil fuel use, and ease congestion.
The Greens will cap bus and train fares at $2 for adults, and free for children, students, community service card holders, and total mobility users.
They also plan to build rapid bus and light rail, boost inter-regional travle, and pedestrianises more inner-city areas.
Green Party Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter speaks with Tim Beveridge to unpack the policy...
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Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected.

The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st. 

 Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained further.

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Labour has launched their bid for election today, and they've pledged to cut student debt if they get elected.
The party is promising to cull debt by 10 percent for students who finished study, but didn't benefit from Fees Free on April 1st.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty explained further.
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on National's new plan for student loan payments

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