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Kawepūrongo, Whakawhitinga Kōrero
This section covers news relevant to tertiary education organisations. It includes TEC, government and TEO initiatives, changes to our funding or reporting, and sector trends and research. You will also find information on any open consultations, including those we are running on behalf of the Minister of Education.
Kei konei ngā kawepūrongo e hāngai ana ki ngā kura mātauranga matua. Ka whakawhāiti mai ngā kaupapa kei te kōkiritia e te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua (TEC), te kāwanatanga me ngā kura mātauranga matua, te panonitanga ā-pūtea tautoko, ā-pūrongo hoki, ngā ahunga hou a te rāngai me ngā mahi rangahau. Ka kitea hoki ngā pārongo mō ngā whakawhitinga kōrero tuwhera, tae atu ki ērā kei te whakahaeretia e mātou mō te taha ki te Minita Mātauranga Matua, Pūkenga me te Whai Mahi.
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2026 Delivery Classification Guide is now published
Published 8 December 2025
The 2026 Delivery Classification Guide has now been published by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC).
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Government releases new Tertiary Education Strategy for 2025–2030
Published 2 December 2025
The Government has set new priorities for the tertiary education system to drive economic growth, innovation, and better outcomes for students and trainees. The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) wil…
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Minister Simmonds announces new ISB board and polytechnic Council appointments
Published 2 December 2025
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has confirmed the ministerial appointments to the eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) and to the 10 inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten r…
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Deadline for first-year Fees Free is coming up
Published 27 November 2025
Learners need to confirm their eligibility or appeal for first-year Fees Free by 31 December 2025.
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Timing for the 2027 investment round
Published 13 November 2025
In early March 2026, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will release guidance to tertiary providers on Investment Plans from 2027.
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Extramural delivery – Australian case studies shared at Learner Success Community of Practice
Published 12 November 2025
The Learner Success Community of Practice recently benefited from insights into extramural delivery and supporting learners undertaking remote learning at two Australian universities.
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Career Practice Hub: Strengthening careers support across New Zealand
Published 10 November 2025
The Career Practice Hub brings together trusted tools, insights and strategies to support career practitioners, educators, iwi, communities, employers and agencies involved in education, employment an…
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Parliament passes the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill
Published 16 October 2025
Minister Simmonds has announced that the Education and Training (Vocational Education and Training System) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading.
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Inland Revenue supports learners with final-year Fees Free
Published 6 October 2025
Fees Free support for tertiary learners has moved to Inland Revenue.
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Community of Practice: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa uses data to tailor student support
Published 30 September 2025
There is a new video presentation on our Community of Practice web page from Anthony Campbell, Director of National Delivery and Tauira Support at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA).
