Update from the Ministry of Education for tertiary education organisations

As you may know, to support the Auckland State of Emergency, on Monday 30 January 2023 the Secretary of Education issued a direction to keep schools, early learning services and tertiary closed for ph…

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/update-from-the-ministry-of-education-for-tertiary-education-organisations/

Update on the Auckland State of Emergency

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/update-on-the-auckland-state-of-emergency/

New resource to support care experienced tertiary learners to succeed

We want all learners to receive the support they need to enter and successfully complete their tertiary education, but for some care experienced learners the challenges they face can go unnoticed.

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/new-resource-to-support-care-experienced-tertiary-learners-to-succeed/

Student Services Fees regulatory change

Earlier this year, the Minister of Education agreed that student services fees will be regulated through funding mechanisms instead of through Ministerial Directive from 2023 onwards.

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/student-services-fees-regulatory-change/

PBRF Sector Reference Group – Consultation now open on Technical Matters/detailed EP structure and submission requirements

The PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is consulting on detailed issues relating to Evidence Portfolio (EP) structure and submission requirements for Quality Evaluation 2026.  

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/pbrf-srg-consultation-now-open-on-technical-mattersdetailed-ep-structure-and-submission-requirements/

PBRF Sector Reference Group - TEC In-Principle decisions on Individual Circumstances issues

The TEC has agreed in principle to the recommendations made by the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) on changes to issues relating to Individual Circumstances for Quality Evaluation 2026.

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/pbrf-sector-reference-group-tec-in-principle-decisions-on-individual-circumstances-issues/

Timing for the release of Investment Plan Guidance announced

In February 2023, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) will release guidance to tertiary education organisations (TEOs) on what to include in their Investment Plan for 2024.

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/timing-for-the-release-of-investment-plan-guidance-announced/

Formal consultation on the Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships

The Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships is being updated as it has been impacted by the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Reform of Vocational Education and Training.

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/formal-consultation-on-the-code-of-good-practice-for-new-zealand-apprenticeships/

Call for nominations: Panel Co-Chairs and initial Panel Members for the PBRF Quality Evaluation 2026

https://tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/call-for-nominations-panel-co-chairs-and-initial-panel-members-for-the-pbrf-quality-evaluation-2026/