Monitoring Update: February 2018

Modified 29 July 2025

This issue includes an overview of our new, more flexible approach to how we monitor tertiary education organisations (TEOs), suggestions on how to have a problem-free audit and a quick note on Fees Free.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/sector-governance-and-performance/sector-governance-and-performance/monitoring-and-auditing-performance/monitoring-updates/historical/february-2018

Reporting on your data – Data System Refresh programme

Modified 30 July 2025

The Data System Refresh (DSR) programme will continue to provide a set of information products to visualise, analyse and share data.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/strategic-initiatives/strategic-initiatives/data-system-refresh-programme/reporting-on-your-data

The University Advisory Group third consultation phase

Modified 8 August 2025

The third consultation phase for the University Advisory Group (UAG) is now open and closes on Wednesday 18 December at 5pm.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/the-university-advisory-group-third-consultation-phase

New $13M biotech research project backed with Entrepreneurial Universities funding

Modified 20 September 2019

The University of Waikato is launching a new biotech research project in Tauranga backed with Entrepreneurial Universities funding from the Tertiary Education Commission.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/13-million-project-kickstarted-with-entrepreneurial-universities-funding

New work-based learning model

Modified 29 July 2025

The Minister for Vocational Education has announced the government’s decision to introduce an industry-led independent work-based learning model.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/strategic-initiatives/strategic-initiatives/vocational-education-system/changes-to-the-vocational-education-and-training-vet-system/new-work-based-learning-model

Sector insights on using data and technology to improve learner success

Modified 9 August 2024

Massey University and the University of Canterbury talk about their experiences and what they learned from using data and technology to understand and deliver better outcomes for their learners.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/sector-insights-on-using-data-and-technology-to-improve-learner-success

New campaign to raise the profile of Vocational Education and Training announced

Modified 30 September 2021

Campaign comes as apprentice and trainee numbers jump.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-campaign-to-raise-the-profile-of-vocational-education-and-training-announced

Preferred name for new national institute revealed

Modified 9 March 2022

The Institute of Skills and Technology Establishment Board has issued a media release on the preferred name of the new national institute which begins operation on 1 April 2020.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/preferred-name-for-new-national-institute-revealed

New Ministerial Direction on compulsory student services fees

Modified 26 November 2020

https://www.tec.govt.nz/about-us/about-us/news-and-consultations/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-ministerial-direction-on-cssf