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    Tū Māia e Te Ākonga

    The Māori learner who stands proud, able, and confident.  Tū Māia is the name for our strategic implementation framework to support our TEC Story.  

    Umanga

    Business, industry.

    Universities New Zealand Te Pōkai Tara (UNZ)

    Universities New Zealand is responsible for the quality of university programmes, administers a range of scholarships  and represents the universities in the public interest, both nationally and internationally.

    University

    A TEI defined under Section 268 of the Education and Training Act 2020, that is characterised by a wide diversity of teaching and research, especially at a higher level.  It maintains, advances, disseminates and assists the application of knowledge, develops intellectual independence and promotes community learning.

    UNZ

    Universities New Zealand (UNZ) is responsible for the quality of university programmes.  Administers a range of scholarships and represents the universities in the public interest, both nationally and internationally.

    Vote tertiary education

    A Vote is a grouping of one or more appropriations that are the responsibility of a Minister of the Crown and are administered by a department. 

    Wānanga

    New Zealand’s three wānanga provide quality education using Māori ways of teaching and learning; contributing towards the survival and well-being of Māori as a people.  Wānanga also have a continuing role to play in re-engaging learners into education.

    WDC

    Workforce Development Council. There are six councils – Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure WDC, Toi Mai WDC, Toitū te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services WDC, Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics WDC, Muka Tangata – People, Food and Fibre WDC, Ringa Hora – Services WDC.

    WDC iEBs

    There are six Workforce Development Council (WDC)  interim Establishment Boards (iEBs) (iEBs) responsible for setting up the six WDCs. 

    WDC/Transitional ITO COVID-19 Response Projects Fund

    The purpose of the WDC/Transitional ITO COVID-19 Response Projects Fund (the Fund) is to enable Transitional Industry Training Organisations (Transitional ITOs) and Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) to lead COVID-19 response projects that support the recovery of industry from the impacts of COVID-19.