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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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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).
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2027 Plan Guidance now available
Published 16 March 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released its Plan Guidance for providers submitting Investment Plans for funding from 1 January 2027.
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Amendment to Gazette notice for investment in 2026
Published 10 February 2026
On 9 February 2026, we published an amendment to the Education (Proposed Investment Plans: Content and Submission; Assessment Criteria; and Plan Summaries) Notice 2025.
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Application process for Significant Plan Amendments and Replacement Plans published
Published 10 February 2026
We have published the process for applying for a Significant Plan Amendment (SPA) or Replacement Plan (RP), alongside additional criteria relating to work-based learning.
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Supporting industry involvement in curriculum design and assessment
Published 30 January 2026
The latest Learner Success Community of Practice session featured Dr Roy Priest, the Academic Lead for Student Experience and Employability at Birmingham City University (BCU).
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Industry Skills Board submissions open until 18 February
Published 26 January 2026
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is facilitating the submission process for three additional members for each of the new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs). Both nominations and expressions of inter…
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Learners can now apply for final-year Fees Free
Published 15 January 2026
From 15 January 2026, tertiary learners who have completed their first eligible qualification or programme can apply to Inland Revenue for final-year Fees Free.
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Industry Skills Boards and polytechnics appoint chief executives
Published 17 December 2025
Most of the newly established Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) and stand-alone polytechnics have announced their chief executives (CEs), in time for beginning operations on 1 January 2026.
