Modified 26 March 2024
This update includes information in regards to: clarification on permissible hours of delivery for Intensive Literacy and Numeracy (ILN) funding; incorrect reporting of Source of Funding (SoF) 03; a reminder of compulsory student services fees (CSSF) reporting requirements; and refunds to fees-free eligible learners
Modified 26 March 2024
This issue includes: our role in monitoring fees-free tertiary education, and improvements to be made based on audit analysis.
Modified 13 October 2022
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has today released four reviews that were initiated after a new approach to data analysis was introduced last year.
Modified 9 August 2024
In July 2023, the Ministry of Education consulted with the sector on the funding determinations (also known as the funding mechanisms) and fee regulation settings for 2024.
The Minister of Education has now approved the final determinations, fee regulation settings, Fees Free and Tūwhitia delegations which take effect from 1 January 2024.
Modified 12 May 2025
Here are some questions and answers that may help with your submission on Industry Skills Boards’ (ISBs’) coverage, nominations for Establishment Advisory Groups, and understanding of the system changes.
Modified 26 November 2024
This page explains what DXP Ngā Kete is, what it is used for, when you should use it and how to access it. User guides, instructional videos and other resources are available in the User Guides section of DXP Ngā Kete.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/reporting/dxp-nga-kete
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 that we are now inviting nominations for Sector Reference Group (SRG) membership. In consultation with the SRG Co-chairs Professor Wiremu Doherty (Tūhoe, Ngāti Awa) and Professor Wendy Larner, we will look to appoint approximately 14 members from across the sector.
Modified 7 August 2023
Archived News items by year.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news
Modified 5 June 2025
This page explains how Medical Trainee Intern Grants funding is set and payments are made, and includes funding allocation and funding recovery information.
Modified 13 January 2023
We carry out audits of the we fund. This is a standard procedure and is part of our overall approach to monitoring TEOs.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/monitoring-tertiary-education-sector/audits
