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Student Allowances Archive
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Universal student allowances - by frog
It’s good to see universal student allowances back on the political agenda. Personally I’ve always thought it was bizarre that a 24 year old is means tested against her parents’ income and if they are deemed too wealthy she is compelled to borrow to pay for basic living expenses. That’s particularly so when you draw [...] read moreJuly 18, 2008 6:14 pm - No Comments -
Student debt today $9,998,693,720, tomorrow $10 billion - by frog
If you go to look at the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations’ debt counter, before tomorrow you will see that it is very close to ticking over to $10 billion. At the time of posting it reads $9,998,693,720. This prompted Metiria to ask a series of questions in the house today on student indebtedness. [...] read moreApril 9, 2008 7:30 pm - 42 Comments
