Archived News
Archived News
Archived News items.
Archived News items.
2018
13 July 2018
We are expanding the reporting requirement for Student Achievement Component (SAC) level 3 and above funding condition for 2019. The reporting requirement will include course enrolments where TEC funding is not claimed.
2017
30 October 2017
We’ve kicked off our Roadshow with the first session in Christchurch last week. Tertiary Education Commission's (the TEC’s) Chief Executive, Tim Fowler, and the senior management team will be out on the road again this week, presenting the future for the TEC.
24 October 2017
Building better ways to lift literacy and numeracy sector capability
The TEC carried out a review about how to lift the tertiary education sector’s capability to embed literacy and numeracy in foundation-level education. This is to ensure that learners achieve better literacy and numeracy outcomes, and identify how we can better support sector capability.
9 October 2017
The Login page for Workspace 2 and Ngā Kete has changed
We have changed the login page for Workspace 2 and Ngā Kete to support upgrades to the Education Sector Logon (ESL).
6 October 2017
Approximately $125,000 repaid after investigation into former EnterpriseMIT
The owners of the now-closed EnterpriseMIT have repaid $125,518 after the former subsidiary of Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) failed to properly check whether students in its programmes had already completed similar learning.
28 September 2017
Tertiary education – preparing New Zealanders for the jobs of today and tomorrow
An opinion piece from Tim Fowler, Chief Executive of the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC).
21 September 2017
Entrepreneurial Universities funding awarded
Victoria University of Wellington and the University of Auckland will be the first to take advantage of the Government’s $35 million investment partnership in ‘Entrepreneurial Universities’, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Paul Goldsmith announced today.
20 September 2017
College of Natural Health and Homeopathy repays funds after self-identifying issues
The College of Natural Health and Homeopathy (CNHH) has repaid $420,426 (GST exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) after they discovered they had been making incorrect funding claims to the TEC.
18 September 2017
Education performance data published
Each year we publish educational performance indicators (EPIs) for each Tertiary Education Organisation (TEO) we fund. EPIs are one set of measures used to help assess the performance of TEOs and to make future investment decisions. We have published EPI data since 2010.
13 September 2017
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) releases Education at a Glance report
How does New Zealand's education system compare? The Ministry of Education produced a New Zealand report based on the Education at a Glance report. Read the full report on their website.
06 September 2017
Thousands of adult learners make use of learning opportunities
New Zealand joins over 40 countries this week to raise awareness of learning opportunities for adults during Adult Learners' Week. Over 64,000 New Zealanders aged 18-90+ are currently engaged in learning through Adult Community Education in over 7,500 programmes.
05 September 2017
Diversity Award winner trains 100 staff in workplace literacy
Waste Management NZ Ltd, a country-wide waste and environmental services operation, has successfully trained 100 staff members in a Skills Highway workplace literacy programme.
04 September 2017
Employability skills in the real world
Lecturer Deepti Bhargava from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) brought along 15 students from AUT’s School of Communication Studies to the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) to find out what working in the ‘real world’ is like.
30 August 2017
Provider-level graduate employment outcomes data published
Minister for Tertiary Education, Science and Innovation Hon Paul Goldsmith today welcomed the publication of data showing the employment status and earnings of graduates from all universities, wānanga, polytechnics and some funded private training establishments.
24 August 2017
Got a Trade? Got it Made! Week in Wellington
Tertiary Education Commission Chief Executive, Tim Fowler, says Got a Trade? Got it Made! Week is a great example of the collaboration needed between industry and career influencers to get more young people into apprenticeships.
21 August 2017
DualPathways Pilot funding for 2018
The application process for 2018 DualPathways Pilot funding is now open, and closes at 5.00pm, Thursday 28 September 2017.
14 August 2017
New Māia video series highlights employability skills
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released a new series of seven videos highlighting the skills young people need to successfully connect with employers and jobs.
11 August 2017
Awards recognise important diversity of educators delivering a world-class learner experience
A modern-day tohunga (expert) weaves computer science and te Reo into the classroom while a legend helps hundreds of learners transition towards a life of positive and transformational change. This is only some of the work done by 12 tertiary teachers honoured at the sixteenth Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards held at Parliament this week.
07 August 2017
Life-changing skills in literacy and numeracy in hospitality sector
Literacy and Numeracy programme motivates employees to aspire to greater rewards in their careers, and significantly improves workplace communication and team-work.
04 August 2017
New Zealand’s three new Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence now open
From early last month, the University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington began hosting three new cross-institutional Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) specialising in language, culture, politics and economics. These centres will better connect and enhance trade and economic linkages for New Zealand with countries within the Asia-Pacific and Latin-American regions.
26 July 2017
Government response to the Productivity Commission inquiry
The Government today set out its plan for delivering a strong and effective tertiary education system through its formal response to the Productivity Commission report into tertiary education.
26 July 2017
Taratahi acquisition of Telford Campus to go ahead
Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy and Associate Minister Louise Upston today provided the necessary land consents to allow Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre’s acquisition of Lincoln University’s Telford Campus to proceed. TEC’s Board have also approved the transfer of funding from Telford to Taratahi.
11 July 2017
A passport for learners on their educational journey
As part of our two-year Kura to Career pilot, Waikato-Tainui has developed a passport for Māori secondary school students. It records not only their academic record but also their health and wellbeing (hauora) plan, interests, strengths and potential tertiary pathways.
06 July 2017
Consultation open on draft International Education Strategy
The draft International Education Strategy for New Zealand to 2025 was released for consultation on 30 June by the Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith.
05 July 2017
IT system supports PBRF 2018 Quality Evaluation process
The TEC met a major milestone for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) 2018 Quality Evaluation with the release of the PBRF IT System.
30 June 2017
New source websites added to Ngā Kete
We have made some changes to Ngā Kete to keep it up to date and accessible.
29 June 2017
Our new alert banner on website home page
We have developed a new alert banner for our website to let you know about system outages and any events affecting our normal business operations.
29 June 2017
Investment plan requirements for PTEs and CEPs for 2018 funding
We have now confirmed the Investment Plan requirements for private training establishments (PTEs) and community education providers (CEPs) seeking TEC funding in 2018.
29 June 2017
Is our website meeting your needs?
It’s almost six months since we launched our refreshed website on 9 November 2016, refocused on tertiary education organisations as the primary audience.
26 June 2017
Unlocking the value of our data
We have been sharing our story of how we are unlocking the value of our data and becoming an information broker, in Wellington and abroad. In doing so, we are hoping to open up opportunities to work with other organisations and make it easier for others to take the same journey.
26 June 2017
New trail brings maths to life
The University of Waikato has opened a new maths trail at its Hamilton campus to help people appreciate maths and numbers in their daily lThe University of Waikato has opened a new maths trail at its Hamilton campus to help people appreciate maths and numbers in their daily lives.
22 June 2017
Reporting confirmed student enrolments in your August SDR
As advised in April, there is a new requirement for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) to report all confirmed student enrolments from the August Single Data Return (SDR).
21 June 2017
Our fund information gets an online makeover
We have been refreshing our website’s FundFinder section to make the information about our funds more informative and user-friendly.
16 June 2017
Increasing graduates at Level 6 and 7 engineering is next big challenge
Our Engineering e2e programme is working with institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) and engineering professional bodies to encourage more learners to see ITPs as a valid choice for studying engineering.
16 June 2017
Education Sector Logon is being upgraded
The Education Sector Authentication and Authorisation (ESAA) system will reach end of life in 2018.
02 June 2017
Consultation on increase of AMFM rate for 2018
The Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment is proposing an Annual Maximum Fee Movement (AMFM) rate of 2% for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) for 2018.
02 June 2017
We update Minister on Careers NZ transition to TEC
Our Careers Transition Team has been preparing for the imminent transfer of Careers NZ to the TEC on 1 July 2017. Aligning the systems and processes to ensure a seamless transfer has underpinned the work the team has been doing.
01 June 2017
MOU with Corrections ensures prisoner education
Prisoners’ access to quality education has been guaranteed until 2018 with the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the TEC and the Department of Corrections.
31 May 2017
Minister announces TEC Board appointments
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced two appointments to the TEC Board.
30 May 2017
Our customer survey finds out how we’re doing
In June we completed a survey of our customers to find out what it’s like doing business with us, what’s working well in the way we interact with you, and where we need to improve.
25 May 2017
Minister announces $132.1m investment in tertiary education
The Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Hon Paul Goldsmith has announced that a total of $132.1 million will be invested across the tertiary education sector over the next four years through Budget 2017.
24 May 2017
Forum on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for Māori and Pasifika learners
The Ako Aotearoa He Taunga Waka programme is holding its annual forum (wānanga-fono) to support educators improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for Māori and Pasifika learners.
23 May 2017
Help us improve refugee employment outcomes
Do you deliver programmes to refugees or programmes designed to develop refugees’ skills leading to employment? Or you may deliver training that supports career development or assesses the employment skills of refugees?
18 May 2017
Our workplace literacy funding is helping people with learning disabilities
A group of Dunedin workers with learning disabilities are now being trained in literacy and numeracy with funding through our Employer-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Fund (EWLN).
16 May 2017
NZQA consulting on new definition for learning hours
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is inviting sector feedback on an updated definition of “learning hours”.
15 May 2017
University of Canterbury making substantial progress in its rebuild
The University of Canterbury (UC) continues to make good progress on its recovery from the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Student enrolments are rising, many of its new state-of-the-art buildings are open or nearing completion, and UC is forecasting a return to a normal operating surplus in 2019.
12 May 2017
Bill's third reading confirms transfer of Careers NZ to the TEC
The Associate Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Louise Upston announced yesterday that The Education (Update) Amendment Bill has passed its third reading.
05 May 2017
How Māori Pasifika Trades Training can change lives
The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) scheme provides scholarships to Māori and Pasifika learners to acquire the skills and attributes to gain trades-based employment, take up New Zealand apprenticeships or move to other higher-level training programmes.
04 May 2017
Our information apps are Unitec's single source of truth
Recently we caught up with Zhivan Alach, Planning Performance Manager at Unitec in Auckland and asked him how the institute of technology is using our information products in its planning.
04 May 2017
Apprenticeship numbers continue to grow
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Louise Upston have welcomed the latest apprenticeship figures, which show an increase of 6800, nearly 19 per cent, since 2012.
24 April 2017
The hacker, the hustler and the visionary – solving government problems in a new way
Like any government, ours has some ‘wicked’ problems to solve, like what to do about the 58,000 people with mental health conditions who can’t find meaningful work.
21 April 2017
From dreams to reality – at Toi Ohomai’s graduation
When 800 students graduated from Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology on 6 April Julia Kennedy from our Monitoring and Crown Ownership team was invited along as a special guest by the Council’s Chair Cathy Cooney.
21 April 2017
How a student-centred approach and data insights transformed Georgia State University
Over the last five years, Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has used a student-centred approach underpinned by predictive analytics to turn itself around from a low-performing university to one that is defying its poor urban demographics.
10 April 2017
Refresh of Key Information for Students web pages
We have refreshed the KIS web pages to make them easier to use and find supporting documentation.
06 April 2017
New report outlines the Government’s digital economy work programme
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published a new report that sets out how the Government is partnering with New Zealand’s digital sector and other economic sectors, to enable New Zealand to become a leading digital nation.
03 April 2017
We have made a small upgrade to Ngā Kete to improve the way search results are displayed, add further source systems to the search scope and generally improve functionality.
31 March 2017
Tim Fowler, our Chief Executive, was on Radio New Zealand this morning discussing the issues raised recently on the pressures some tertiary education staff indicate they feel.
30 March 2017
Changing lives one word at a time
Private training establishment English Language Partners isn’t just providing its learners with an education – it’s changing communities.
23 March 2017
More than 11,000 young people have used the Pathways Awarua Road Code online learning pathway to get them ready for their learner’s licence.
22 March 2017
Auditing is all about the evidence
For tertiary education organisations (TEOs) it can be daunting facing a TEC audit, especially if it’s their first time.
21 March 2017
Productivity Commission releases its tertiary education report
The Productivity Commission has published its final report on its inquiry into New Models of Tertiary Education.
14 March 2017
MyQ connects graduates with prospective learners to pass on valuable insights
About 88% of new graduates surveyed so far by our new MyQ online survey are satisfied with their qualification.
8 March 2017
New Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence announced
The University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington have both been successful in their bids to host new Centres of Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs).
7 March 2017
New funding allocation spreadsheet available
We have published the latest funding allocation figures for all tertiary education organisations (TEOs) that we invest in.
7 March 2017
New functionality in our information products
We are continuing to work on providing great information and tools that can help you explore your own and sector data in interesting and useful ways.
6 March 2017
Our two new graduates think we're cool
We have recently taken on two university graduates under our Graduate Development Programme. We started the programme in 2015 to contribute to the career development of high potential graduates.
3 March 2017
Better together – ICT staff working on the Careers Transition
When the Government announced the proposed transfer of Careers NZ to the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) last year, detailed planning began to ensure a seamless transition.
1 March 2017
Kura to Career pilot aims to lift achievement for 200 Māori learners
We have contracted Waikato Tainui and Ngāi Tahu to deliver a two-year pilot to help 200 Māori secondary school students in their regions develop better career pathways.
27 February 2017
Ensuring effective use of the literacy and numeracy assessment tool
We shared Assessment Tool usage data last year and had subsequent conversations with tertiary education organisations (TEOs).
22 February 2017
New manager ready for next evolution of our monitoring and compliance
Dean Winter, our new Monitoring and Crown Ownership manager, is not someone to baulk at a challenge.
20 February 2017
Engagement workshops to explore opportunities
When the Government announced last year that Careers NZ (CNZ) would transfer to the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) in 2017, the challenge of delivering an improved career system was laid.
20 February 2017
TEIs now eligible to sponsor a partnership school
The Ministry of Education's fifth application round to establish partnership schools is the first in which tertiary education institutions (TEIs) are eligible to apply.
20 February 2017
Domestic students studying overseas now funded
Information for New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents who study overseas at a campus or delivery site of a New Zealand tertiary education organisation (TEO) in approved countries.
17 February 2017
We have published our Briefing to our Incoming Minister (BIM) – the Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, Hon Paul Goldsmith.
16 February 2017
My Provision app now available for ITOs
The latest addition to our information product library, the My Provision - ITR app, reflects how industry training organisations (ITOs) track and measure their impact.
15 February 2017
Fiji delegation impressed with our progress and data systems
The Fiji Higher Education Commission has much to think about after visiting us last week to learn about our approach to reporting and monitoring.
10 February 2017
It’s people first for our new Deputy Chief Executive
Mike Blanchard, our new Deputy Chief Executive Operations, is passionate about people and creating high-performing teams.
10 February 2017
Sector group proved a valuable sounding board for our strategy
Last year, the Investment Approach Sector Reference Group allowed us to test our thinking with the sector about some of our key initiatives.
9 February 2017
Funding conditions for 2017 now published in Fund finder
We have started updating the Fund finder section of our website to reflect the new ministerial funding mechanisms for each fund and our funding approval documentation.
30 January 2017
Implementing our new Pasifika Operational Strategy
We are planning to engage widely this year to find out what actions and initiatives have worked well to help Pasifika learners succeed in tertiary education.
25 January 2017
Minister opens new home for world-renowned Dunedin Study
Tertiary Education Minister Paul Goldsmith today opened a new purpose-built permanent home for the University of Otago’s world-renowned Dunedin Study.
19 January 2017
MyQ connects graduates with prospective learners to pass on valuable insights
In December we launched MyQ, a new information tool to give prospective students access to information about the value and relevance of tertiary qualifications.
16 January 2017
Consultation on TEI Financial Monitoring Framework
We are reviewing the Financial Monitoring Framework for tertiary education institutions to ensure it is still fit for purpose.
10 January 2017
Exploring our information products
In November we launched a new suite of information products to give tertiary education organisations (TEOs) access to information about their own organisation, the sector, and the tertiary environment.
2016
20 December 2016
Funding letters set clear parity expectations
Our 2017 funding letters sent to the sector in November and December set clear expectations for tertiary education organisations attaining parity of participation and achievement.
20 December 2016
Prime Minister Bill English has appointed Paul Goldsmith as the new Minister of Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment and confirmed Louise Upston as Associate Minister.
16 December 2016
Results of SAC levels 3 and 4 competitive pilot published
The Student Achievement Component (SAC) levels 3 and 4 competitive funding outcomes have been published.
14 December 2016
Leading the conversation about data
Many organisations recognise the value of data, but are often unsure about how to use it says Data Future Partnerships Chair Dame Diane Robertson.
13 December 2016
CoRE funding contributes to research into slowing onset of dementia
New Zealand’s first Dementia Prevention Research Clinic at the University of Auckland has begun a collaborative research trial.
13 December 2016
Crown Manager appointed at Tai Poutini Polytechnic
A Crown Manager has been appointed at the West Coast-based Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce announced today.
13 December 2016
Library of Congress acknowledges national literacy centre's best practice
The National Centre of Literacy and Numeracy for Adults (National Centre) has received international acknowledgment from the 2016 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program.
7 December 2016
A refreshed, improved website built on a solid partnership
The launch of our refreshed website last month was made possible by a successful partnership between the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) and Ministry of Education (MoE).
7 December 2016
Working with the sector: Preparing for the 2018 Quality Evaluation
The smooth running of the Performance-based Research Fund’s 2018 Quality Evaluation process this year has benefited from the guiding hand of its Sector Reference Group.
6 December 2016
Making tertiary studies in engineering more relevant
New research commissioned by Engineering e2e has found that engineering graduates need to have personal, interpersonal and cognitive capabilities as well as technical knowledge and skills.
30 November 2016
Online modules promote health and safety
A number of tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and employers are successfully using new online literacy training to promote health and safety in everyday life.
22 November 2016
School to work pilot is a win-win for students and marine and composites industry
Our pilot school-to-work programme for senior secondary students with the marine and composites industry is gaining momentum.
22 November 2016
Research gives insights into how to engage Pasifika youth
Careers New Zealand has released new research that shows study and careers resources need to be fun, simple, visual and culturally relevant to engage Pasifika youth.
17 November 2016
2016 Roadshow presentations and survey
Information about our 2016 Roadshow, held in October 2016 in four regional centres – Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch.
17 November 2016
SAC competitive processes encourage quality provision at competitive prices
Providers were advised of the results and outcomes of the Student Achievement Component (SAC).
9 November 2016
Welcome to our refreshed website!
9 November 2016
We have launched our secure portal, Ngā Kete, and three new information products to make it easier for tertiary education organisations to securely access and explore up-to-date information.
9 November 2016
Te reo Māori - our translation
One of the features of our new website is that some of the key information, including page titles and landing page summaries, has been translated into te reo Māori.
9 November 2016
Vocational training sector explores how to adapt to change
A common theme at the NZ Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Forum was the changing nature of workplaces and workplace skill needs.
9 November 2016
Communities of Learning helping learners achieve their full potential
The Ministry of Education is encouraging tertiary education organisations (TEOs) to join Communities of Learning | Kāhui Ako in their area.
9 November 2016
Youth under-employment broader than attitude
The lack of connection between young people and employers in South Auckland is the subject of a new government initiative and report released recently.
19 October 2016
TEC monitoring of Lincoln University sees $1.5 million repaid to the Crown
Lincoln University has repaid $1.5 million (GST exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) after an independent investigation.
15 September 2016
Four reviews into Tertiary Education Organisations released
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has today released four reviews that were initiated after a new approach to data analysis was introduced last year.
23 June 2016
Breach means training provider must repay $1.47 million
The New Zealand School of Outdoor Studies is to repay $1.47 million (GST-exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (the TEC) following an investigation.
12 May 2016
TEC confirms two investigations
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) today confirmed it has commissioned investigations at Lincoln University’s Telford Division and at Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
2015
23 October 2015
Training provider in breach of funding conditions told to repay TEC $6.2 million
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) says Agribusiness Training Ltd has been told to repay $6.24 million after an independent investigation found it had failed to deliver some vocational education.
7 September 2015
Breach means training provider must repay $7.5 million
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre (Taratahi) is to repay $7.5 million (GST-exclusive) to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) after an independent investigation.
2 July 2015
Investment in tertiary education well monitored
Oversight of the Government’s $2.8 billion investment in tertiary education is sound, an independent review says.
2014
11 November 2014
Investigation at Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki completed
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) have completed an investigation into practices at the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT).
1 October 2014
Investigation at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi completed
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).