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New Era for NZ Vocational Education: Regional Polytechnics and Industry Skills Boards Launch
3 hours ago | 37 viewsNew Zealand has launched a reformed vocational education system with ten regionally governed polytechnics regaining control over local training decisions and eight new Industry Skills Boards overseeing work-based learning across key sectors. This shift aims to create a more responsive, agile, and accountable system aligned with community needs and industry demands, replacing the previous centralized model. The changes focus on delivering practical skills and qualifications that meet real employment opportunities, marking a significant new beginning for learners, employers, and regional development.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Ara EIT NMIT SIT Toi Ohomai Wintec Unitec MIT Otago PolytechnicGovernment and Iwi Sign Agreements for 628 New Homes in Auckland's Carrington Development
1 month ago | 133 viewsThe Government and Waiohua-Tāmaki iwi have signed agreements to develop at least 628 homes as part of the Carrington Residential Development in Mt Albert, contributing to a wider 4,000+ home project. This development, on land acquired through the Land for Housing Programme, will include a mix of market, affordable, and social housing alongside amenities such as a supermarket, cafes, and public transport access. Supported by various government initiatives and infrastructure investments, the project aims to address Auckland’s housing needs while promoting sustainable community growth.
Tags: Chris Bishop Carrington Residential Development Te Kukūnga Waka Auckland Land for Housing Programme Unitec Mt Albert Toi and Whetū Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Te Kawerau ā MakiRegional Polytechnic Revival: 10 Institutions Restored for Strong Communities & Economic Growth
5 months ago | 1508 viewsTen polytechnics will be re-established from 1 January 2026, aiming to restore regional decision-making and support economic growth, according to Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. The move is part of building a locally led and future-focused vocational education system, following extensive industry feedback. The new federation will include ten polytechnics, with Te Pūkenga acting as a transitional entity for up to a year to manage unallocated programmes and support the handover process.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Vocational Education Minister Ara Institute of Canterbury Eastern Institute of Technology Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Southern Institute of Technology Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Waikato Institute of Technology Unitec Institute of Technology Manukau Institute of Technology