‘Meh’: Uni students unimpressed by National's loan plan

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Aug 31, 202616:01News & Politics

National is promising to crack down on people abroad who are failing to pay back their student loans. If re-elected, the party would ease compulsory student loan repayments from 12 percent to 10 percent - and charge thos...

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