The Tertiary Education Commission updated the Rangatahi Futures career education programme so it can be used by more organisations. Community groups and iwi can now deliver the resources alongside schools and kura.
The Tertiary Education Commission expanded the Inspiring the Future careers programme with new event formats for senior students. The update adds Career Chat, Career Discussion Group, and Role Model Interview formats.
New Zealand opened consultation on tertiary fee regulation settings for 2027, including a proposed 6.0 percent Annual Maximum Fee Movement. The consultation also proposes retaining the micro-credential fee cap at NZD 64 per credit.
New Zealand opened consultation on proposed variations to tertiary funding determinations for 2027 and on a new determination for the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund. Funding determinations are ministerial instructions to the Tertiary Education Commission and operate as secondary legislation.
New Zealand confirmed the final design of the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund, which will replace the Performance-Based Research Fund from 2029. The new fund will allocate NZD 315 million per year using a revised set of measures.
New Zealand opened consultation on possible changes to how early childhood education is funded. The review is examining how around NZD 3 billion in annual government funding is allocated across services and support for families.
New Zealand approved technical changes affecting vocational and tertiary education, including reporting micro-credentials to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. The update forms part of wider education system reform legislation.
New Zealand approved updates to the charter school model, including allowing multi-school contracts. The changes also provide more certainty for converted charter schools if a charter school contract ends.
New Zealand approved a requirement for schools to participate in system monitoring studies, including international studies such as PISA. The change strengthens national participation in education system evidence collection.
New Zealand approved new requirements related to physical restraint in school hostels. The requirements are scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2027.