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Kawepūrongo, Whakawhitinga Kōrero
This section covers news relevant to tertiary education organisations. It includes TEC, government and TEO initiatives, changes to our funding or reporting, and sector trends and research. You will also find information on any open consultations, including those we are running on behalf of the Minister of Education.
Kei konei ngā kawepūrongo e hāngai ana ki ngā kura mātauranga matua. Ka whakawhāiti mai ngā kaupapa kei te kōkiritia e te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua (TEC), te kāwanatanga me ngā kura mātauranga matua, te panonitanga ā-pūtea tautoko, ā-pūrongo hoki, ngā ahunga hou a te rāngai me ngā mahi rangahau. Ka kitea hoki ngā pārongo mō ngā whakawhitinga kōrero tuwhera, tae atu ki ērā kei te whakahaeretia e mātou mō te taha ki te Minita Mātauranga Matua, Pūkenga me te Whai Mahi.
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Consultation on variations to 2027 Funding Determinations is now open
Published 23 June 2026
The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on proposed variations to 2027 funding determinations and one new fund.
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Consultation is now open for 2027 tertiary fee regulation settings
Published 23 June 2026
The Minister for Tertiary Education invites submissions on proposed fee regulation settings for tertiary education providers in 2027.
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Supplementary Plan Guidance released
Published 4 June 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released its Supplementary Plan Guidance for tertiary education organisations. This additional guidance supports the development of Investment Plans for fun…
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Government announces final design for Tertiary Research Excellence Fund
Published 3 June 2026
Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the final design for the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund (TREF).
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Budget 2026 for tertiary sector
Published 28 May 2026
The Vote Tertiary Education Budget 2026 package provides $407 million in operating funding over the next four years for tertiary education.
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Retiring Fees Free website
Published 27 May 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will decommission the Fees Free website (FeesFree.govt.nz) on 29 May 2026.
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Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool support and resources move to TEC
Published 18 May 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is now providing the knowledge base and support resources for the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool (LNAAT).
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Shaping tertiary education programmes to better meet learner needs
Published 23 April 2026
The Future Skills Academy was supported through the government Accelerating Learner Success Fund on two initiatives to deliver better outcomes for learners. These were the Just-In-Time app extension a…
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New Zealand to host two major international career development events
Published 21 April 2026
Career practitioners, researchers, leaders and policymakers from around the world will gather in Auckland this November.
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New arrangement for remaining polytechnics within NZIST
Published 31 March 2026
Minister Simmonds has announced the new arrangements for the remaining four polytechnics operating within the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST).