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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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Consultation on 2026 fee regulations is now open
Published 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
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Embedding academic support improves learner outcomes
Published 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
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Supplementary Plan Guidance released
Published 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
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Submissions open on VET changes amendment bill
Published 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 regio…
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/submissions-open-on-vet-changes-amendment-bill
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Budget 2025 for tertiary sector
Published 22 May 2025
The Government released its 2025 Budget on Thursday 22 May, which included $398 million investment in the tertiary sector over four years.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/budget-2025-for-tertiary-sector
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Learner Success Community of Practice spotlights Employability Ecosystems
Published 17 April 2025
Birmingham City University in the UK share how they are using different platforms to connect with industry to improve graduate outcomes and embed employability into their curriculum.
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Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance published
Published 6 March 2025
We have now published our refreshed Response Framework for Educational Delivery and Performance (the Framework). The Framework describes the Tertiary Education Commission’s processes for managing educ…
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2026 Plan Guidance now available
Published 5 March 2025
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has released its Plan Guidance for providers submitting Investment Plans for funding from 1 January 2026.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/2026-plan-guidance-now-available
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Tertiary ministerial delegations confirmed
Published 25 February 2025
The Government has confirmed responsibilities for ministers covering the tertiary sector.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/tertiary-ministerial-delegations-confirmed
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New implementation date for Significant Plan Amendment and Replacement Plan criteria
Published 4 February 2025
The Tertiary Education Commission is extending the implementation date for Significant Plan Amendments (SPA) and Replacement Plans (RP) criteria – to 1 January 2026.
