Industrial-mentors forums support graduate employability

Modified 26 June 2025

Birmingham City University shares how it is improving graduate outcomes by creating informal networks and connections with industry.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/industrial-mentors-forums-support-graduate-employability

Symposium shows cross-sector commitment to equity

Modified 7 August 2023

The University of Canterbury’s Tūwhitia! Transforming Tertiary symposium showed a cross-sector commitment to achieving equity for all learners.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/symposium-shows-cross-sector-commitment-to-equity

Consultation on 2026 fee regulations is now open

Modified 16 June 2025

The Ministry of Education (MoE) invites sector feedback on the 2026 fee regulation settings. Consultation closes 7 July 2025.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/consultation-on-2026-fee-regulations-is-now-open

PBRF Sector Reference Group – Revised consultation timeline and consultation now open on Individual Circumstances 2

Modified 7 August 2023

The PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is consulting on the second set of Individual Circumstances issues for Quality Evaluation 2026. 

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/pbrf-sector-reference-group-revised-consultation-timeline-and-consultation-now-open-on-individual-circumstances-2

Embedding academic support improves learner outcomes

Modified 10 June 2025

Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT’s) Te Mātāpuna Library & Learning Services share their approach to embedding academic support services that enable better outcomes for learners.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/embedding-academic-support-improves-learner-outcomes

Ministry of Education consultation open to sector in August

Modified 7 August 2023

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/consultations-open-to-sector-in-august

Submissions open on VET changes amendment bill

Modified 5 June 2025

Parliament is calling for public feedback on the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill, which aims to reshape vocational education to better align with regional needs and industry expectations.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/submissions-open-on-vet-changes-amendment-bill

Delaying the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation to 2026

Modified 7 August 2023

The Minister for Education has decided to delay the next PBRF Quality Evaluation by twelve months. The Quality Evaluation submission and assessment process will therefore now take place in 2026, with the results published in 2027.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/delaying-the-performance-based-research-fund-pbrf-quality-evaluation-to-2026

Supplementary Plan Guidance released

Modified 5 June 2025

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released its Supplementary Plan Guidance for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) submitting Investment Plans for funding from 1 January 2026.

https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/supplementary-plan-guidance-released