The announced pathway will cover eligible graduates whose qualifications do not qualify them for a Post-Study Work Visa.

University of Auckland sets October invitation date for Indian masters scholarship
The current India High Achievers Scholarship offers eligible recipients support worth 25 per cent of first-year tuition.

Indian student visa figures highlight the need to compare like with like
An offshore approval rate reported in October differs from Immigration New Zealand's broader nationality table.

Meenakshi Seshadri joins Auckland audiences as Diwali cinema programme opens
A screening of Damini at St Lukes launches a wider season of Indian and South Asian films.
AUCKLAND - Bollywood actor Meenakshi Seshadri joined an Auckland audience for a screening of Damini on 8 October, as a new cinema programme opened alongside this year's Diwali celebrations. The event at Event Cinemas St Lukes combined a red-carpet appearance, a conversation about her career and a return to the film on the big screen.

Auckland gaming conference highlights a billion-dollar NZ sector
An Auckland Council announcement put New Zealand game development revenue at $1 billion, compared with $759 million in 2025. It announced Auckland as host of the New Zealand Game Developers Conference from 30 September to 3 October.

Auckland academic calls for stronger support for older workers
A University of Auckland article explores how New Zealand can better support older workers and their career development. It highlights research commentary from Deepika Jindal.

Visitor visa portal changes matter for Auckland families
Immigration New Zealand announced that new applications for most visitor visas moved to its enhanced Immigration Online system from 24 September 2026. The affected forms in the old system closed on 8 October, with remaining drafts deleted.

Auckland university expands study pathways with China partnerships
The University of Auckland has announced new joint programmes and an institute developed with partners in China. The initiatives are intended to broaden study pathways and academic collaboration.

Auckland Diwali Festival set for 31 October and 1 November
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is scheduled to bring music, dance, workshops and family activities to central Auckland on 31 October and 1 November 2026. Entry is free, with vegetarian food available to buy.

