Duoya Lu

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Many Chinese nationals left behind careers and personal stability to move to New Zealand in pursuit of better opportunities for the next generation. Photo / 123RFBy Duoya Lu of RNZChinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand’s Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad.

6 days ago | radionz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Chinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand's Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad. The visa allows one parent or legal guardian to live in New Zealand to care for a child aged 17 or younger who holds a student visa. According to data from Immigration New Zealand, 23,066 applications were submitted between 1 January 2015 and 4 May 2025.

6 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

Chinese nationals have filed the majority of applications for New Zealand's Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa over the past decade, reflecting a growing trend among parents accompanying children studying abroad. The visa allows one parent or legal guardian to live in New Zealand to care for a child aged 17 or younger who holds a student visa. According to data from Immigration New Zealand, 23,066 applications were submitted between 1 January 2015 and 4 May 2025.

6 days ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

过去十年，华人已经成为新西兰 陪读签证（Guardian of a Student Visitor）的主力申请人。 该签证允许一位父母或者法定监护人居住在新西兰，照顾他们的孩子（17岁或以下），该孩子需要在新西兰读书并持有学生签证。 根据移民局的数据，从2015年1月至2025年5月4日，移民局总共收到23,066份新西兰陪读签证的申请。其中，中国籍陪读签证的申请总量为12,699，约占申请总数的55%。紧随其后的是韩国，申请数为5547。 为了孩子的教育，许多华人放下稳定的工作或事业，选择以陪读家长的身份，到新西兰陪伴孩子读书、学习。 一些陪读妈妈表示，在新西兰独自一人照料未成年的孩子，她们面临着诸多挑战。 因为喜欢新西兰休闲的生活方式，Moris Li选择成为一名陪读妈妈，在去年7月登陆奥克兰。如今，儿子在奥克兰的Kohia Terrace School读7年级。 Li表示，她面临的最大挑战，就是要一个人在新西兰扛起照顾孩子的重任，而身边缺乏足够的家人支持。 "我想休息的时候，没有人能替你一会儿，"...

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Duoya Lu

New Zealand universities are reporting an uptick in Chinese student enrolments through transnational education programs. The increase reflects shifting trends in global student mobility, a growing demand for more affordable international education options and the appeal of dual degrees recognized by institutions in both countries.