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Tertiary sector leaders are warning the exodus of young people from the country will worsen if a funding reduction for the sector goes ahead, with the cost of studying in Australia getting close to the same as studying here.
A record 72,000 New Zealand citizens left the country last year, with nearly 40 percent of them aged 18-30.
University student leaders say any further cuts to courses would entice more students to Australia.
It follows a report from documents leaked to Stuff, that the government plans to end a 64 million per year `lifeline' funding plan for universities that was announced in 2023.
The government has said it won't pre-empt Budget decisions.
Meanwhile the brain drain is also drawing away large numbers of older Kiwis, with a record number of 25 to 46 year olds making the move.
Kathryn speaks to Tertiary Education Union president Sandra Grey, alongside Aura Consulting Manager Director Bede Ashby.
