Student visa applications to New Zealand have risen, and more are being refused. Immigration New Zealand said one cluster involved as many as 85 applications supported by the same set of bank documents. The circumstances behind the shared paperwork were not described, including whether the documents were genuine or submitted in good faith. Student visa applicants must show that they have enough money available and explain how it will support their studies. Repeated use of identical financial evidence is likely to increase scrutiny of applications. The announcement did not quantify the overall rise in applications or refusals, leaving the scale of any enforcement response unclear.