Modified 30 March 2020
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has appointed two new commissioners to the TEC Board.
Modified 19 March 2025
New research findings emphasise that disabled learners have inconsistent experiences in their tertiary education journeys both across and within tertiary education providers. Learners highlighted a lack of disability awareness, with some providers showing a lack of capability to respond to their needs.
Modified 15 March 2022
As announced late in 2017, we have re-aligned our monitoring to take a more flexible approach, along with focusing on education and sharing information with tertiary education organisations (TEOs).
Modified 9 August 2024
Consultation is now open on the draft TEO Guidelines, Assessment Guidelines, and the revised audit methodology.
Modified 13 October 2022
Oversight of the Government’s $2.8 billion investment in tertiary education is sound, an independent review says.
Modified 21 February 2022
Modified 7 November 2022
In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2025, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Wiremu Doherty (Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa) and Professor Wendy Larner as Co-chairs of the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG).
Modified 8 July 2025
This page provides a list of Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) publications, guidelines and other resources.
Modified 11 June 2025
This page has information and guidance for Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) on developing micro-credentials and qualifications and their eligibility for funding.
Modified 24 October 2024
This update includes information about audits and investigations recommencing; a prompt on compulsory student services fees (CSSF) 2019 reports; a reminder on Technology Access Fund for Learners (TAFL) reporting requirements; and a reminder on Hardship Fund for Learners (HAFL) reporting requirements
