We incorporated feedback from tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and peak bodies and appreciate the time and effort TEOs made in contributing their views.

The criteria come into effect on 1 January 2026 and will:

• enable TEOs to make some changes without our approval
• clarify when more significant changes must be approved by TEC.

This will: 

• create more certainty for TEOs,
• allow flexibility, and 
• reduce compliance. 

For more information on the criteria and how they work, see:

Significant Plan Amendments and Replacement Plans

We will provide further information on a process for applying to TEC to make changes to your Investment Plans, which will reflect the criteria coming into effect.

In the meantime, if you are considering changes to your investment plan, as a first step, you should contact your Relationship Manager (RMI) or our Customer Contact Team.

If you have any questions, please contact 0800 601 301 or customerservice@tec.govt.nz using the subject line: [Edumis #] Significant Plan Amendment / Replacement Plan.