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NZ Budget: Fees-Free Tertiary Education Scrapped
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New Zealands Deputy PM Winston Peters scrapped the fees-free tertiary education scheme, shifting focus to trades and key industries. PM Christopher Luxon criticized the original policy, while Labour leader Chris Hipkins questioned the leak and accused Luxon of lacking control. Finance Minister Nicola Willis remained silent, with the full budget due on May 28th. This shift signals a focus on practical skills over broad university support, setting the stage for budget-related party clashes on education costs.
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