NZ 'boring'

Asian students find New Zealand boring, unfriendly and old-fashioned, but also cheap and safe.

Two reports released this week showed it was difficult for students to get work experience and jobs.

Students said universities were easy to get into, and lax standards devalued their qualifications.

One said Auckland was boring and all the shops closed at 5pm.

Only two-thirds of the students in one study were satisfied with the internet access.

However, 86 per cent felt safe and 70 per cent would recommend the country as a study destination.