News

Third reading of the RoVE Bill marks important milestone

Published 20 February 2020

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/third-reading-of-the-rove-bill-marks-important-milestone

New TEC board chair announced

Published 12 February 2020

Jenn Bestwick has been announced as the new TEC board chair.

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/new-tec-board-chair

Coronavirus information for tertiary students and trainees in New Zealand

Published 3 February 2020

For the most up to date information, visit our COVID-19 (coronavirus) information page.

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/coronavirus-information-for-tertiary-students-and-trainees-in-new-zealand

Preferred name for new national institute revealed

Published 30 January 2020

The Institute of Skills and Technology Establishment Board has issued a media release on the preferred name of the new national institute which begins operation on 1 April 2020.

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/preferred-name-for-new-national-institute-revealed

A week of announcements for the Reform of Vocational Education

Published 20 December 2019

This week, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced further progress on the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE), and Registrations of Interest opened for the first Centre of Vocational Excellence.…

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/a-week-of-announcements-for-the-reform-of-vocational-education

Release of Plan Guidance – for TEOs submitting new Plans for funding from 1 January 2021

Published 9 December 2019

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/release-of-plan-guidance-for-funding-from-1-january-2021

Introducing TEC Pūrongo-ā-tau – Annual Report for year end 30 June 2019

Published 14 November 2019

Our Pῡrongo-ā-tau – Annual Report is a review of our financial and non-financial performance against our strategic intentions and priorities for the year ended 30 June 2019.

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/introducing-tec-purongo-a-tau-annual-report-for-year-end-30-june-2019

Eligibility check for Fees Free 2020 now live

Published 30 October 2019

Tertiary education organisations (TEOs) can now direct new learners to the Fees Free website to check their eligibility for Fees Free in 2020.

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/eligibility-check-for-fees-free-2020-now-live

Food and Fibre hub goes live

Published 29 October 2019

The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has launched a food and fibre careers hub on its careers.govt.nz website to promote the diversity of career opportunities in our essential food and fibre sector…

https://www.skillshighway.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/food-and-fibre-hub-goes-live

Drawing the Future launched in New Zealand schools