Modified 1 October 2014
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have completed an investigation into practices at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (TWWOA) including the delivery of the National Certificate in Māori Tourism (Hei Manaaki) programme.
Modified 19 March 2025
In late February 2024, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will release guidance to tertiary providers on what to include in their Investment Plan for 2025.
Modified 29 July 2025
The Base Funding Conditions (applying to all on-Plan Funds) require tertiary education organisations (TEOs) to provide learners with specific information about the collection and use of their personal information, and its disclosure to government agencies.
Modified 13 October 2022
The West Coast’s Tai Poutini Polytechnic failed to deliver enough training hours across a range of courses between 2010 and 2015, an investigation by the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) released today shows.
Modified 29 July 2025
Quality Evaluation 2026 has been cancelled. This page provides links to Sector Reference Group (SRG) consultation papers, consultation feedback summaries and decision documents related to Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 14 October 2021
Private training establishment (PTE) L3 Airline Academy has confirmed with the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) that it intends to close its operations on 5 February 2021 due to the effects of COVID-19.
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.
Modified 18 August 2020
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has appointed two new commissioners to the TEC Board, both for three-year terms.
Modified 29 July 2025
At the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), we gather a range of information about common issues through our monitoring work. We’re committed to partnering with tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and sharing learnings from our monitoring work to help the sector build capability. That way, we can all achieve better outcomes for learners.
Modified 7 August 2023
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