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National pledges new penalties on Kiwis overseas with student debt, as local grads get relief

The National Party has announced plans to introduce new penalties for New Zealand citizens who accumulate student debt while studying abroad. This comes alongside measures aimed at providing relief for graduates within New Zealand. The proposed policies seek to address concerns about debt management among students both domestically and internationally. While the specifics of the penalties and relief measures were not detailed in the provided text, the announcement highlights the party's focus on student debt issues.

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National pledges new penalties on Kiwis overseas with student debt, as local grads get relief

The National Party has announced plans to introduce new penalties for New Zealand citizens who accumulate student debt while studying abroad. This comes alongside measures aimed at providing relief for graduates within New Zealand. The proposed policies seek to address concerns about debt management among students both domestically and internationally. While the specifics of the penalties and relief measures were not detailed in the provided text, the announcement highlights the party's focus on student debt issues.

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