Some Colombo Plan students are dissatisfied with the way in which the New Zealand Government is carrying out training, education and payment of overseas students.

One student told Salient that overseas students in offices were put on routine clerical work and had to fight to get time off for study.

A number of students have pointed out that workers in the same fields as themselves and on comparable work earn about £25 per week.

Overseas students are paid an allowance, and their board and travelling expenses are paid by the New Zealand Government.