The government has thrown the devastated international education sector a $51 million lifeline, but it also warned providers overseas students aren't likely to return before the end of the year.
Some of the money will be used to tide private establishments over until an eventual recovery.
The money will also be used to retain staff at state schools who teach and care for those international students remaining . Some public institutions, like universities and polytechnics, have missed out.
Clare Bradley is the chief executive of Aspire 2 International, one of the biggest private enrollers of foreign students and Grant Guilford is the vice-chancellor of Victoria University of Wellington.
They speak to Susie Ferguson.
