Modified 5 May 2025
PTEs deliver programmes and qualifications from foundation level to postgraduate level, depending on their educational subject areas.
Modified 10 January 2024
The Official Information Act (OIA) enables all New Zealanders to request and receive information held by government officials and agencies. For areas where there is a high degree of public interest, the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) may choose to publish the information on this website. Documents are available in Adobe PDF format only.
Modified 7 October 2024
One of the Tertiary Education Commission’s (TEC’s) legislative functions is to monitor tertiary education institutions (TEIs) to assess whether their operations or long-term viability are at risk.
Modified 26 November 2020
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the Ministry of Education have launched a large-scale engagement programme to initiate conversations with stakeholders on the creation of a new vocational education system.
Modified 21 February 2018
Many Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) face financial challenges. But those challenges also present an opportunity, according to Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Chief Executive Tim Fowler.
Modified 3 May 2024
The PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is consulting on options for responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 9 August 2024
An amended Code of Good Practice for NZ Apprenticeships is now available, applying to all apprentices, their employers and their tertiary education providers.
Modified 3 December 2019
Universities New Zealand announced three New Zealand university graduates who were awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships to carry out post-graduate study at the University of Oxford, England.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/celebrating-learner-success
Modified 5 February 2025
We have compiled a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we are receiving from the sector. We will aim to keep them updated.
Modified 4 November 2020
This page provides information about the Government’s approach to business cases and links to guidance and templates to help prepare a business case.
