The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of Asian international students in making a better future for New Zealand. The paper has examined the number of students coming from Asian countries to study in New Zealand since the 1950s. The study has used data for the time period since the inception of the Colombo Plan to the present. The paper also analyses international students’ experiences and attitude towards New Zealand once they have completed theri study which may play a significant role in building relationships between their country of origin and country of destination. The paper concludes that the contribution of Asian countries to the growth of the New Zealand economy is very important and that New Zealand should take measures to maintain cordial relationships with these countries.