DXP Ngā Kete – a single portal – Data System Refresh programme

Modified 29 July 2025

The Data System Refresh (DSR) programme provides a single portal for tertiary education organisations to use for data submissions, communications and reporting.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/strategic-initiatives/strategic-initiatives/data-system-refresh-programme/a-single-portal

Appointment of the Moderation Team for Quality Evaluation 2026

Modified 9 August 2024

In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2026, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Moderation Team.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/appointment-of-the-moderation-team-for-quality-evaluation-2026

Research excellence supported with $373m in long term funding

Modified 28 September 2021

Ten university research programmes have been chosen to share $373.5 million in long term funding as Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs), the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has announced.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/research-excellence-supported-with-373m-in-long-term-funding

TEC selects six boards to form Workforce Development Councils

Modified 3 March 2022

Following a successful Expression of Interest (EoI) process, with 249 applications, a strong group of interim Establishment Board (iEB) members has been selected and will start work on the formation of all six WDCs.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/tec-selects-six-boards-to-form-wdcs

Learning from 55 students and experts what it’s like to enter tertiary education

Modified 13 October 2022

To better understand the tertiary education landscape we and the Service Innovation Lab completed a ‘prediscovery sprint’ to identify two things: what people found challenging, and what opportunities lay in the experience of entering or re-entering the tertiary education system.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/learning-from-55-students

Cyber security controls guide

Modified 29 July 2025

This guide to cyber security aims to provide clear guidance and simple actions that result in a big increase in security.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/sector-governance-and-performance/sector-governance-and-performance/cyber-security-in-the-tertiary-sector/cyber-security-controls

2024 Investment Plan Gazette notice for investment in 2025

Modified 29 July 2025

Pursuant to section 424 and clauses 6 and 24, Schedule 18 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (“Act”), the Tertiary Education Commission (“TEC”) gives the following notice.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/applying-for-funding/developing-investment-plans/2024-investment-plan-gazette-notice-for-investment-in-2025

2023 Funding Conditions Changes

Modified 29 July 2025

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding/funding-conditions-and-mechanisms/funding-conditions/2023-funding-conditions-changes

Ōritetanga conference videos

Modified 19 November 2024

Watch and hear from speakers at the Ōritetanga Tertiary Success for Everyone Conference. 

https://www.tec.govt.nz/oritetanga-conference/oritetanga-conference-videos